Aquatic & Recreation Programs Lead

Pennsylvania Recreation & Park Society Inc; Chambersburg (Franklin County); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Borough of Chambersburg Recreation Department seeks a full-time supervisor to lead Recreation and Aquatic Programs, oversee the Chambersburg Aquatic Center, and manage staff, budgets, and program calendars. This position focuses on hiring, training, and supervising lifeguards and related staff, coordinating league activities, and assuring safety, customer service, and quality programming.

Required: Associate degree in recreation or related field; certifications such as CPO, First Aid, CPR,

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Recreation, Sports Management, or related field.
• CPO, First Aid, CPR, and Oxygen Administration certifications.
• 2–5 years of lifeguarding and lifeguard management experience.
• Prior cash handling, recreation program, and supervisory experience.
• Strong communication, customer service, organizational, and judgment skills.
• Ability to work a flexible, year-round schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Bachelor's degree and recreation-related professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, and supervise Recreation and Aquatic Programs.
• Oversee daily operations of the Chambersburg Aquatic Center.
• Serve as League Manager for sports leagues.
• Lead hiring and training of seasonal Aquatic Center staff.
• Supervise lifeguards, activity attendants, concessions, admissions, and membership staff.
• Train and evaluate direct reports and make personnel recommendations.
• Coordinate league scheduling, meetings, safety, records, and required reports.
• Promote a healthy, positive, customer-focused work environment.

Skills

Lifeguard leadership

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Judgment

Cash handling

Education

Associate degree in Recreation or related field

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

CPO Certification

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Oxygen Administration Certification

Job description

The Borough of Chambersburg Recreation Department seeks a full-time supervisor to lead Recreation and Aquatic Programs, oversee the Chambersburg Aquatic Center, and manage staff, budgets, and program calendars. This position focuses on hiring, training, and supervising lifeguards and related staff, coordinating league activities, and assuring safety, customer service, and quality programming.

Required: Associate degree in recreation or related field; certifications such as CPO, First Aid, CPR,