Aquatic Coordinator

Description GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB The Aquatic Coordinator is a stand-alone position that reports to the Parks and Recreation Superintendent over aquatics. Incumbents assist in the planning, coordinating, and monitoring of aquatic activities and programs. Responsibilities will include assisting with hiring, training, and supervising seasonal and part-time staff and assisting with the operation of all aquatic facilities, to include filling in where nee ded. PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN THROUGH OCTOBER 13, 2026, OR UNTIL FILLED. ## Example of Duties SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Functions: - Assists in supervising staff to include prioritizing and assigning work, ensuring staff are trained and that all employees follow policies and procedures and maintain a healthy and safe working environment. - Assists in hiring, training, in-service, and management of seasonal employees. - Assists in all the operations of all aquatic facilities to include having the knowledge of all the essential duties of the facility manager and filling in where needed; must be available to work nights and weekends. - Fills in teaching swim lessons, lifeguard classes, or first-aid AED classes when an instructor is out. - Assists in the planning, coordinating, and monitoring of aquatic activities and programs to include acquiring sponsorships and donations. - Assists with other Parks and Recreation programs, facilities, and operations during non-aquatic season. - Responsible for accurate recordkeeping, i.e., accident, incident, rescue, daily chemical logs, employee, patron, and swim lesson attendance. - Ensures the enforcement of all pool rules by the lifeguards and public and responds quickly and effectively to all rescue and emergency situations. - Maintains the safety of patrons and addresses all public inquiries and requests. - Performs other work as required. ## Typical Qualifications MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING Education and Experience - High school diploma or GED equivalent. - Two (2) years of aquatics experience, including one (1) year of supervisory experience preferred. License and Certifications - Possession of a valid Class D drivers license. - American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification (Must obtain within six (6) months of hire.) - American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification - American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification (Must obtain within six (6) months of hire). - American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification - Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) Certification (Must obtain within six (6) months of hire.) ## Supplemental Information MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS REQUIRED Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of: - Strong leadership and managerial skills. - Rules and regulations governing conduct of an Aquatic Facility. - Maintenance of swimming pool filtration and sanitation systems. - Daily operations for an aquatic facility. - Principles of customer service standards and procedures. - Technology and related software applications. - Customer service best practices. Skill in: - Excellent oral and written communication skills. - Enforcing rules and addressing employees and/or patrons questions and concerns in a professional manner. - Reacting calmly and effectively in emergency situations. - Swimming experience. - Maintenance of personal physical endurance and agility to perform job functions. - Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisors, the public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction. Physical Requirements : The work is medium work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. Crawling: Moving about on hands, knees, hands, and feet. Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling. Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand. Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive deta