Recreation Director - Aquatics, Fitness, and Racquet Sports

Recreation Director - Aquatics, Fitness and Racquet Sports
River Club of Mequon

Job Description

The Recreation Director – Aquatics, Fitness & Racquet Sports is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, and supervision of the Club’s recreational programs and facilities within aquatics, fitness, and racquet sports. This leadership role ensures a safe, engaging, and high-quality recreational experience for members while overseeing staff, budgets, programming, and operational excellence across all activity areas.

• Aquatics
• Manage all aquatic operations including pools, swim lessons, swim team, lifeguard scheduling, water safety programs, and special events.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and national aquatic safety and health regulations.
• Oversee certification, training, scheduling, and performance of lifeguards, swim instructors, and aquatic support staff.
• Fitness
• Develop and oversee group fitness schedules, personal training programs, wellness initiatives, and fitness challenges.
• Maintain high-quality fitness facilities and equipment, coordinating cleaning, repairs, and upgrades.
• Recruit, certify, train, and evaluate fitness staff including personal trainers and instructors.
• Racquet Sports (Tennis & Pickleball)
• Coordinate racquet sports programming including lessons, leagues, clinics, and tournaments.
• Oversee court reservations, maintenance schedules, and equipment inventory.
• Supervise racquet sports professionals and support staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Management, Sports Management, Exercise Science, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in aquatics, fitness, athletics, or recreation program management.
• Certifications such as Lifeguard Instructor, CPR/AED, fitness credentials (ACE, NASM, ACSM), or racquet sports certifications preferred.
• Strong leadership, budgeting, communication, and customer service skills. Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Salary/Salary Range
$55,000-$60,000 + Quarterly Bonus Structure

Apply To
John Robinson, General Manager- jr

Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association
6737 W. Washington St., Suite 4270
Milwaukee, WI 53214
Phone:
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