Aquatics Center Manager – Programs, Staffing & Safety

Ventura, City of (CA); Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Professional development support

Vacation & Holiday compensation

Deferred compensation

CalPERS retirement

Tuition reimbursement & bilingual pay

Job summary

City of Ventura Parks & Recreation seeks an Aquatics Supervisor to oversee a state-of-the-art aquatic center with a 50-meter pool, 25-meter recreation pool, water playground, and two waterslides. You will manage programs, rentals, and events, supervise staff, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires coordinating with other departments, developing new programs, and maintaining records and budgets. Some evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in recreation, communications, business administration, public administration or a closely related field is required.
• Two years of progressively responsible experience in recreation program operations, including aquatic programs, are required.
• Some supervision and program evaluation experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily operations, maintenance, and activities at the Ventura Aquatic Center facility.
• Develop, implement, promote, and evaluate aquatic programs, classes, and recreational activities.
• Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate full-time, part-time, and volunteer staff.
• Assist with budget development, monitor expenditures and revenues, and coordinate purchasing of equipment and supplies.
• Oversee facility scheduling, rentals, events, and use agreements; maintain relationships with community organizations.
• Maintain operational records, staff certifications, program reports, and financial transactions.
• Coordinate aquatics programs, events, and activities with City departments and outside agencies.
• Respond to citizen inquiries; attend meetings and make presentations; provide information.
• Respond to emergencies, administer first aid, oversee incident reporting, and coordinate safety procedures.

Skills

Staff management

Staff training

Problem solving

Communication skills

Emergency judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree (recreation/PR/business/public administration)

Job description

City of Ventura Parks & Recreation seeks an Aquatics Supervisor to oversee a state-of-the-art aquatic center with a 50-meter pool, 25-meter recreation pool, water playground, and two waterslides. You will manage programs, rentals, and events, supervise staff, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires coordinating with other departments, developing new programs, and maintaining records and budgets. Some evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required.