What is an assistant aquatics director and how to become one

Key steps to become an assistant aquatics director

1. Explore assistant aquatics director education requirements

   Most common assistant aquatics director degrees

   Bachelor's

   72.7 %

   Associate

   10.8 %

   Master's

   8.6 %

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2. Start to develop specific assistant aquatics director skills

   Skills	Percentages
   CPR	28.81%
   Emergency Situations	11.11%
   Kids	9.43%
   Safety Standards	8.58%
   Water Safety	6.89%

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3. Complete relevant assistant aquatics director training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New assistant aquatics directors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an assistant aquatics director based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real assistant aquatics director resumes.

4. Research assistant aquatics director duties and responsibilities

   • Conduct training of staff in: water safety, first aid, and CPR.
   • Perform lifesaving tasks; certify lifeguard and staff in administration of CPR, oxygen and a lifesaving procedures.
   • Examine injure persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.
   • Examine injured individuals, administer first aid.

5. Get assistant aquatics director experience

   Generally, it takes 2-4 years to become an assistant aquatics director. The most common roles before becoming an assistant aquatics director include lifeguard/swim instructor, internship team lead and head swim coach.

6. Apply for assistant aquatics director jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an assistant aquatics director job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams