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Aquatic director resume examples for 2025

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Updated March 26, 2025
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How to write an aquatic director resume

Craft a resume summary statement

A well-written resume summary is basically an elevator pitch. You are summing up your skills and experience in a few sentences to wow recruiters, hiring managers, and decision makers into giving you an interview. Here are some tips to putting your best foot first with your resume summary:

Step 1: Start with your professional title, or the one you aspire to.

Step 2: Detail your years of experience in aquatic director-related roles and your industry experience.

Step 3: What are your biggest professional wins? Here is your opportunity to highlight your strongest accomplishments by placing them at the start of your resume.

Step 4: Don't forget, your goal is to summarize your experience. Keep it short and sweet, so it's easy for recruiters to quickly understand why you're a great hire.

These four steps should give you a strong elevator pitch and land you some aquatic director interviews.

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List the right project manager skills

Your Skills section is an easy way to let recruiters know you have the skills to do the job. Just as importantly, it can help your resume not get filtered out by hiring software. Here is how to make the most of your skills section and make sure you have the right keywords:

  1. Start with the job listing. Frequently, the keywords looked for by recruiters will be listed. Be careful to include all skills in the job listing you have experience with.
  2. Consider all the software and tools you use on a daily basis. When in doubt, list them!
  3. Make sure you use accurate and up to date terms for all the skills listed.
These five steps should give you a strong elevator pitch and land you some aquatic director interviews.

Here are example skills to include in your “Area of Expertise” on an aquatic director resume:

  • CPR
  • Water Safety
  • Emergency Situations
  • Adaptive
  • Safety Regulations
  • Kids
  • Aquatic Programs
  • Payroll
  • Safety Procedures
  • Swim Instructors
  • WSI
  • Risk Management
  • Safety Standards
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Program Development
  • Staff Development
  • Aquatic Facilities
  • Facility Maintenance
  • In-Service Training
  • Group Swim Lessons
  • Water Aerobics
  • Staff Certifications
  • Private Lessons
  • Water Chemistry
  • BSA
  • Lesson Program
  • Resuscitation
  • Action Plan
  • Lifeguard Training
  • Head Lifeguard

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How to structure your work experience

Your work experience should be structured:

  1. With your most recent roles first, followed by earlier roles in reverse chronological order.
  2. Job title, along with company name and location on the left.
  3. Put the corresponding dates of employment on the left side.
  4. Keep only relevant jobs on your work experience.

How to write aquatic director experience bullet points

Your resume is your chance to show your biggest accomplishments. Don't just list your job responsibilities, instead take the opportunity to show why you're really good at what you do. Here is how you do that:

  • Start with strong action verbs like managed, spearheaded, created, etc. Your goal is to show what you did and verbs will help demonstrate your contributions.
  • Use numbers to quantify your achievements. Did you save time with a new report? Increase revenue? How large was the team you managed?
  • Keep it concise. You're highlighting your achievements. Consider if all details you are sharing are relevant, or can be written more efficiently.

Here are effective examples from aquatic director resumes:

Work history example #1

Director

Las Vegas Sands

  • Analyzed and developed financial controls and procedures to optimize efficiency reduce costs and maximize bottom line.
  • Collaborated with other department Directors in developing and implementing policies and procedures directing day to day management of all business objectives.
  • Focused on portfolio management; strategic value-based project intake, execution and delivery; and process optimization and maturation.
  • Implemented National Corporate programs and negotiated Regional contracts for Hotels, Healthcare, Education and Professional Business Divisions.
  • Implemented recruitment and selection policies and procedures for newly acquired education systems.

Work history example #2

Head Swim Coach

Life Time Fitness

  • Worked as assistant swim coach to the regional Lifetime swim team, also part-time lifeguard
  • Coached and instilled encouraging swim techniques and practices to youth kids while training them to league championships.
  • Worked as a lifeguard certified in CPR, First Aid and Lifesaving.
  • Aided in management of Varsity and JV teams.
  • Assisted with the Varsity boys' and girls' teams and coach the JV boys' and girls' teams.

Work history example #3

Lifeguard Supervisor

New Alternatives

  • Performed rescues and first-aid according to demands of adverse situations.
  • Received training in how to provide first-aid.
  • Obtained and maintained certifications in First Aid, CPR, AED, O2.
  • Supervised the safety of swimmers as well as maintenance and cleaning of the facility
  • Positioned lifeguard team members throughout the amusement park and oversaw general lifeguard operations.

Work history example #4

Assistant Director

KNOWLEDGE LEARNING

  • Performed all office functions including billing, payroll, faxing, phone calls, interviews, computer work, purchasing.
  • Directed and planned activities to develop, maintain, and improve employee relationships and communication.
  • Handled financial reporting and payroll accountability.
  • Prepared and submitted facility budget to board of trustees, administrative agency, or district manager for approval.
  • Performed all billing functions: accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and invoicing.

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Add an education section to your resume

The education section should display your highest degree first.

Place your education section appropriately on your resume. If you graduated over 5 years ago, this section should be at the bottom of your resume. If you just graduated and lack relevant work experience, the education section should go to the top.

If you have a bachelor's or master's degree, do not list your high school education. If your graduation year is more than 15-20 years ago, it's better not to include dates in this section.

Here are some examples of good education entries for resumes:

Bachelor's Degree in general education, specific areas

University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC

2006 - 2009

Bachelor's Degree in health education

West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV

2003 - 2006

Highlight your aquatic director certifications on your resume

If you have any additional certifications or education-like achievements, add them to the education section.

Start simple. Include the full name of the certification. It's also good to mention the organization that issued the certification. Next, specify when you obtained the certification.

If you have any of these certifications, be sure to include them on your aquatic director resume:

  1. First Aid, CPR and AED Instructor
  2. Lifeguard Certification
  3. Instructor
  4. Certified Personal Trainer

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