Aquatic Programs & Safety Supervisor

City-of-Norfolk,-V; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Norfolk seeks an experienced Aquatics Operations Manager to oversee daily aquatic operations, develop and evaluate programs, supervise lifeguard staff, and manage budgets and water chemistry testing.

This role ensures safety through emergency response, first aid, CPR/AED, and maintenance of American Red Cross certifications, coordinating with partners and handling routine administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in aquatics.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard or YMCA Lifeguard Training Certificate.
• Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certificate strongly preferred.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certificate strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reads and prepares written reports, correspondence, memos, technical manuals, periodicals and related information.
• Performs general mathematical calculations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Performs and records water chemistry tests. Develops implements and evaluates aquatic programs and budgets.
• Completes all required paperwork, including daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reports as well as incident and accident reports.
• Attends all required staff meetings and in-service training sessions.
• Research documents, compiles data for computer entry, and/or enters or oversees data entry and has responsibility for monitoring budget expenditures for the work unit.
• Supervises and monitors performance of a minimum of 3 full time and 25 part-time lifeguards including input on hiring/disciplinary actions and work objectives/effectiveness, and realigning work as needed.
• Performs work which requires considerable initiative and independent analytical and evaluative judgment.
• Required to have contact with others within and outside of the City organization in relation to purchasing, hiring, maintenance concerns and other issues that may arise.
• Recognizes and responds to aquatic facility water and land emergencies including the proper us of emergency equipment such as a rescue tube and CPR mask, AED, emergency oxygen, etc. as needed.
• Performs first aid and CPR/AED, emergency oxygen, etc .as needed. Performs first aid and CPR/AED skills according to American Red Cross standards as needed.
• Participates in and oversees aquatic staff mandatory physical trainings and maintains all required skills to successfully complete the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Program.
• Maintains all required job-related certifications.

Skills

Aquatics experience

Emergency response

Budget oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The City of Norfolk seeks an experienced Aquatics Operations Manager to oversee daily aquatic operations, develop and evaluate programs, supervise lifeguard staff, and manage budgets and water chemistry testing.

This role ensures safety through emergency response, first aid, CPR/AED, and maintenance of American Red Cross certifications, coordinating with partners and handling routine administrative tasks.