Aquatic Center Director- Department of Recreation & Parks

Job Summary

An Aquatic Center Director plans, develops, coordinates and implements aquatics recreation programs. Work of this class involves supervising full-time and part-time aquatic and recreation leaders and assistants. Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek which may include evening and weekend hours. Work is performed in an aquatic center where unpleasant working conditions are rarely encountered. Work requires moderate physical exertion.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Have a bachelor’s degree in recreation, recreation administration, physical education, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: Have two years of experience in lifeguard, pool operation, pool management or aquatic training.
• Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Must hold and maintain the following certificates issued by the American Red Cross: Lifeguard Certificate, Lifeguard Instructor Certificate, Water Safety Instructor Certificate, Certified Pool Operator.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of aquatic and recreation program development.
• Knowledge of the techniques of designing, planning and promoting aquatic activities.
• Knowledge of the procedures of securing and administering grants.
• Ability to make responsible decisions in life-threatening situations.
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and administer a complex recreational aquatic program.
• Ability to evaluate program facilitation and implementation effectiveness and make adjustments when necessary.
• Ability to supervise pool staff and train others.
• Ability to establish good working relationships with a diverse group of employees, the community and organizational partners and patrons.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and create a work atmosphere where serving others is a priority.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Background Check

• Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointments to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint.

Training & Experience

• The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity.
• It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application.

Selection Process

• All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination.
• Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.
• The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position.

Examination Process

• Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment.
• Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

Equal Employment Opportunity

• Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.