Recreation Supervisor (Aquatics)

About the role

This position oversees three City swimming pool facilities and leads all aquatics programming, including swim lessons, lifeguard training, and Jr. Lifeguard Camp. The role manages staff hiring, training, and scheduling; ensures safe, high-quality operations; and oversees facility maintenance and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Schedules programs for maintaining staff certifications and physical fitness.
• Manages, plans and coordinates work of subordinates to ensure adequate coverage at recreation facilities or other assigned locations.
• Directs maintenance of buildings, vehicles, and rescue and resuscitation equipment.
• Orders and maintains records on supplies and equipment.
• Recommends purchases of equipment.
• Handles administrative details involved in the operation of organized recreation activities, education programs, and/or athletic programs, including aquatics.
• Plants and organizes City-sponsored special events.
• Makes periodic and special reports, maintains accurate records of programs, materials, supplies, and equipment purchases.
• Recommends selection, promotion, discharge, and other appropriate personnel actions.
• Serves as a liaison to various committees, boards and groups to prepare and implement recreation, environmental education and/or athletic programs, including aquatics, and special events.
• Serves as a liaison to community partners.
• Serves as a liaison to community partners.
• Coordinates pool space and user group contracts.
• Supports budget and program development.
• Assists with marketing efforts.
• Serves as a liaison to community partners.
• Serves as a liaison to community partners.
• Ensures accuracy of information taught within programs.
• Maintains accuracy of information taught within programs.
• Monitors parent groups, parent boards or other private or non-profit entities that offer recreational programs at City facilities.
• Aids in the production and distribution of program marketing materials.
• Makes regular site visits to ensure the quality of programs and events.
• Handles and resolves complaints.
• Assists in the preparation of the division/department budget.
• Utilizes technology and social media, as appropriate.
• Responsible for facility maintenance and upkeep, including processing work orders, obtaining quotes and bids, and contracting for specialized repairs, improvements or other additions to the facilities.
• Coordinates rental activities, special events, and other uses of facilities during and outside of regular business hours.
• Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation, physical education, business administration, public administration, or related subject, and five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience with recreation services which includes two (2) years of lead experience overseeing temporary, permanent or collective bargaining unit represented employees.
• A Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation, physical education, business administration, public administration, or related subject may substitute for one (1) year of the required non-supervisory work experience.
• Experience with agency accreditation, Active Net software program and municipal, state, or governmental (Veterans Affairs or Morale, Welfare, and Recreation programs in the armed forces) recreation services and working in a union environment is preferred.
• Licenses Valid Florida Driver License required within thirty (30) days of appointment.
• Certifications General (all areas): American Red Cross certification (or equivalent) in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and First Aid is required upon appointment. National Recreation and Parks Association certification as a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) is required within 12 months of appointment.
• Aquatics: Certified Pool Operator or Aquatic Facility Operator is required within six (6) months of appointment. American Red Cross Water Safety Training is required within twelve (12) months of appointment. American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification preferred. American Red Cross Lifeguard Training is required within six (6) months of appointment. American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification preferred.
• Athletics: National Alliance for Youth Sports certification as a Certified Youth Sports Administrator (CYSA) is required within twelve (12) months of appointment.
• Youth Services & Education Programs: If assigned to a Department of Children’s and Families Licensed Program (DCF): Must be at least 21 years old at the time of appointment. Successfully complete or have a current valid American Red Cross certification (or equivalent) in Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Pediatric CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and First Aid. Must possess an active DCF Director’s Credential or meet criteria to obtain the credential upon hire. Assists with ongoing DCF compliance (implementation, monitoring, training).
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities General (all areas): Thorough knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and materials and theories of athletic, aquatic environmental education, and/or recreational programs, including golf. Ability to give individual and group skilled instruction in varied athletic, aquatic, environmental education and/or recreational activities, including golf. Ability to use technology and social media. Ability to communicate effectively with persons of varying ages and abilities. Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and adjust to seasonal changes in workload. Ability to lead and to secure the confidence and cooperation of participants, the general public, and other employees in recreational activities. Ability to plan, direct and supervise the work of others. Ability to work irregular hours, work alone, or work closely with others. Ability to keep records and prepare reports. Ability to develop and monitor a budget. Ability to plan and direct maintenance and care of recreational facilities and equipment. Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently and maintain confidentiality. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to work effectively with co-workers and the general public.
• Aquatics: Thorough knowledge of State Public Swimming Pool codes and related Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. Thorough knowledge of pool filtration systems (sand) and pool water chemistry.
• Athletics: Thorough knowledge of the sports structure, leagues, and basic rules of the sport activity.
• Facilities: Thorough knowledge of the maintenance and care of historic structures.
• Physical And Environmental Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work related environmental conditions. Physical Requirements General (all areas): Work requires physical strength and agility sufficient to safely perform all essential job functions, including the ability to lift, carry, push or pull 50 pounds without assistance. Work requires the ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to: water treatment, gasoline, motor oil, household cleaning and maintenance chemicals, fertilizers and pesticides. Ability to climb stairs and ladders to the height of twelve (12) feet. Must conform to grooming and dress codes (uniforms furnished).

Pay

The starting salary range for this position is $52,000 to $62,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Work requires performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions. Must be able to attend meetings or work a varying schedule outside normal business hours [e.g. early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays].