Aquatics Operations Coordinator (Parks & Recreation)

About the role

This position is responsible for assisting with the planning and management of all aspects of aquatic operations for both programming and facility operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily operations of all aquatic facilities, ensuring safe, efficient, and customer-focused service delivery in accordance with department policies and industry standards.
• Plans, coordinates, and implements aquatic programs, including swim lessons, fitness classes, recreational swim, special events, and seasonal programming.
• Captures with maintenance and facility staff regarding pool operations, closures, repairs, and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Assists with the development and implementation of new aquatic programs and initiatives to meet community needs and increase participation.
• Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal health and safety regulations, including water quality testing, chemical handling, recordkeeping, and facility inspections.
• Develops and enforces risk management and emergency action plans, conducts safety audits, investigates incidents, and completes accident and incident reports.
• Serves as sponsor and primary point of contact for youth athletic teams and athletes competing at Georgia Recreational/Parks Association (GRPA) aquatics events, including required travel and onsite supervision at competitions.
• Manages concession operations for aquatics facilities, including purchasing food and supplies, maintaining inventory, overseeing daily sales operations, and ensuring health department compliance.
• Supports marketing and outreach efforts by assisting with program promotion, registration materials, and seasonal communications.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field required; and more than three years of related experience required; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work.
• Possession of the American Red Cross Lifeguard, Water Safety Instructor, and Lifeguard Instructor certifications. Lifeguard Instructor Trainer certification preferred.
• Current Certified Pool Operator (CPO) and/or Aquatics Facility Operator (AFO) certification required.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Must successfully pass criminal background, credit, and motor vehicle check.
• Must pass post-offer drug screening.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of management principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of the aquatic pool and pump room operations/repair.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Knowledge of customer service techniques.
• Knowledge of money and inventory management.
• Knowledge of OSHA and health department regulations.
• Knowledge of water safety protocols and instruction.
• Knowledge of accounting and budgeting.
• Knowledge of hazardous chemical, balancing, and safety guidelines.
• Knowledge of basic field, building and equipment maintenance/repair.
• Knowledge of basic marketing and design.
• Knowledge of food preparation including health and safety.
• Knowledge of Lifeguard certification/training requirements, CPR, and basic and instructional level First Aid.
• Knowledge of the sport and athletic rules.
• Skills in math and grammar.
• Skills in interpersonal relations.
• Skills in oral and written communication.
• Skills in scheduling and record keeping.

Skills

• Knowledge of management principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of the aquatic pool and pump room operations/repair.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Knowledge of customer service techniques.
• Knowledge of money and inventory management.
• Knowledge of OSHA and health department regulations.
• Knowledge of water safety protocols and instruction.
• Knowledge of accounting and budgeting.
• Knowledge of hazardous chemical, balancing, and safety guidelines.
• Knowledge of basic field, building and equipment maintenance/repair.
• Knowledge of basic marketing and design.
• Knowledge of food preparation including health and safety.
• Knowledge of Lifeguard certification/training requirements, CPR, and basic and instructional level First Aid.
• Knowledge of the sport and athletic rules.
• Skills in math and grammar.
• Skills in interpersonal relations.
• Skills in oral and written communication.
• Skills in scheduling and record keeping.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$52,164-$66,509 bi-weekly

Schedule

N/A