Aquatic Management FALL/WINTER

City of Omaha, NE; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Omaha is seeking a part-time, seasonal Aquatic Supervisor to oversee pool operations, staff, and safety at our facilities. Responsibilities include enforcing rules, ensuring chemical balance, and maintaining records and revenue.

Strong communication and training skills are essential for supervising swim lesson instructors and league coaches. Applicants must hold Nebraska Pool Operator’s License and Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR certifications.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of swimming instruction techniques.
• Knowledge of pool facility operations.
• Knowledge of City policies regarding incidents.
• Knowledge of Emergency Action Plan and ability to implement it.
• Skill in operating a swimming facility.
• Ability to work with all age groups using the facility.
• Ability to inspect pool equipment for malfunctions.
• Ability to communicate with coworkers, participants and the public.
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions.
• Ability to collect admission fees and make change.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ability to move about the facility 75 to 100% of the work day.

Responsibilities

• Operate a city swimming pool, ensure mechanical soundness, proper chemical balance, adequate staffing, cleanliness, and safety.
• Inspect pumps, valves, and equipment; report malfunctions to ensure safe resolution.
• Prepare and maintain operation records and related reports (revenue, checks, chemical logs, maintenance, staff evaluations, attendance, rentals, passes).
• Maintain equipment service records and pool-related reports.
• Supervise admission counter, collect fees, manage revenue securely.
• Participate in in-service training and emergency drills.
• Provide customer service and respond to inquiries and complaints.
• Monitor activities, enforce safety rules as needed.
• Correct participant behavior per policy.
• Clean facility and grounds; secure the building per procedures.
• Conduct safety checks regularly.
• Assist supervisor in supervising staff and maintaining hazards-free facilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Oversee Swim Lesson instructors and coaches; train and supervise swim lesson operations at designated pools.

Skills

Lifeguard operations

Safety enforcement

Staff supervision

Cash handling

Communication

Record keeping

Customer service

Knowledge of Emergency Action Plan

Education

Nebraska Pool Operator’s License

Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR AED certs

Job description

The City of Omaha is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and an E- Verify participant.

Aquatic Management FALL/WINTER - 3525

Posted 2 months ago | Apply before November 30, 2026

Description

Work Type:

Part-time/Seasonal

Nature of Work:

This work involves supervising swimming pool operations, including staff supervision, enforcing safety regulations, ensuring that the pool is chemically balanced, that all parts and mechanisms are in working order, that records are maintained accurately, and that cash on hand is accounted for and financial records are in order.

Education and Experience:

(The knowledge, skills, and abilities above may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience.)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the techniques of swimming instruction.
• Knowledge of overall operation of the facility.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures regarding accidents and other incidents
• Knowledge of Emergency Action Plan and ability to implement such plan.
• Skill in the operation of a swimming facility.
• Ability to work effectively with all age groups that utilize the facility.
• Ability to inspect pool equipment to discern malfunctions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, program participants, and the public.
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions.
• Ability to collect admission fees and accurately make change.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to prepare accurate reports.
• Ability to move about the facility 75 to 100% of the work day.

Essential Functions:

(Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this classification.)

• Operates a city swimming pool, ensuring that it is mechanically sound, that the water has proper amounts of chemicals in it, that the pool is properly staffed, that the facility and grounds are maintained, and that customer safety is of the highest priority.
• Inspects pumps, valves, and other pool related equipment for proper operation and notifies the Coordinator or other official to ensure that malfunctions are resolved safely and promptly.
• Prepares and maintains records of operations and compiles related reports to include but not limited to; revenue reports, daily check sheets, chemical logs, maintenance log, in-service training reports, employee evaluations, attendance reports, rental agreements, and pass applications.
• Maintains files of equipment services records, and other pool related reports.
• Supervises the admission counter or window, collecting entry fees or admitting those with passes, and exercising responsibility for the receipt and safekeeping of entry fees and other revenue.
• Conducts and participates in in-service training, emergency training drills, and conditioning as required to maintain skill, at assigned location.
• Provides customer service, responding to inquiries and complaints.
• Monitors customer activities, advising them of the safety rules as needed.
• Corrects participant behavior as needed according to policy.
• Cleans facility and grounds.
• Secures the building/facility according to specified procedure.
• Conducts safety checks regularly.
• Assists immediate supervisor in supervising subordinate employees.
• Assists immediate supervisor in ensuring facilities are free of safety hazards.
• Performs other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification.
• In addition to the functions listed above, the following duties will be performed by staff assigned to the Swim Lesson Program:
• Oversees Swim Lesson instructors at their designated pool.
• Trains the Swim Lesson instructors at their designated pool.
• Oversees all swim lesson operations at their designated pool.
• Oversees Rec Swim League coaches at their designated pool.
• Trains the Rec Swim League coaches at their designated pool.

Special Qualifications:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must possess a State of Nebraska Swimming Pool Operator’s License.
• Must possess current Lifeguarding, First Aid and Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) AED certificates.
• Must be able to work varied days and hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Pay Range:

$16.50+ per hour

Benefits:

Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment

Who Can Apply:

Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.

Examination Information:

Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment

Veteran Points:

Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment

Conditions of Employment:

Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent residence, or authorization to work without sponsorship. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct pre-employment inquiries or evaluations of candidates for employment as it deems appropriate for the particular position. Pre-employment inquiries may include, without limitation: verification of employment history and educational attainment; review of driving, credit, and criminal convictions; hearing, drug, functional capacity, psychological, vision, and medical tests; and/or any other relevant background information deemed appropriate to determine the suitability of the applicant for the position. Failure to provide the information requested in the application and hiring process in a truthful, timely, accurate, and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of a conditional offer of employment, or termination.

Reasonable Accommodation:

The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing [e-mail].

City of Omaha Human Resources Department
1819 Farnam St, Suite 506
Omaha, NE 68183
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Website: hr.cityofomaha.org
Email: [e-mail]

The City of Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer.