Aquatics Coordinator

City of Altamonte Springs; Florida; On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Altamonte Springs Recreation Division seeks an Aquatics Program Assistant to help plan and run aquatics programs and events, ensuring safety and smooth daily operations of pool facilities.

The role involves coordinating activities, supervising staff and volunteers, maintaining records, and assisting with facility maintenance and safety protocols. Evening and weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

• One year of experience coordinating aquatics activities.
• One year in a professional environment with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet search and email communication.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
• Valid driver's license; Florida license within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing aquatics programs and events.
• Maintain knowledge of all aquatics programs offered by the division.
• Supervise and train program personnel and volunteers.
• Maintain activity records and prepare reports.
• Set up and break down equipment; open/close facilities as assigned.
• Administer CivicRec and Tyler Munis for daily operations.
• Perform administrative tasks and client communications.
• Ensure pool and equipment maintenance and water quality standards.

Skills

Aquatics program coordination

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Email

Internet search engines

Job description

Assist in the planning and execution of the Recreation Division’s aquatics programs and events and to ensure the safety of all persons using the pool facilities. Job responsibilities include direct contact with children, adults, seniors and individuals with disabilities.

• Maintain a working knowledge of all aquatics programs offered through the Recreation Division.
• Assist with the planning, promoting and implementation of aquatics programs and events.
• Assist with supervising, assigning, training and developing program personnel (Limited Term and Volunteers).
• Maintain and provide activity records and reports as assigned.
• Set up/break down equipment and open/close facilities for programs and events as assigned.
• Administer the CivicRec and Tyler Munis computer programs for proper daily operations.
• Perform administrative tasks, including but not limited to, filing, computer data entry, completing facility forms, collecting participant and facility user fees, answering and/or placing phone calls and responding and/or sending email communications.
• Maintain program equipment as assigned.
• Assist in performing maintenance on the Division’s pool filtration systems; maintain proper water chemistry and overall cleanliness of pool amenities.
• Uphold a well-rounded knowledge of general water safety.
• Perform life saving techniques, CPR/AED and first aid.
• Operate City vehicle for transportation of materials, personnel and participants.
• Assist with Department of Leisure Services projects, as assigned. Perform additional duties as assigned. Be available for emergency call-outs.
• In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential and may be required to perform duties outside of their normal job description.
• Complete required trainings as specified within the City Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) year of experience in assisting in the development/coordination of aquatics program activities.
• One (1) year of experience in a professional or educational environment to include experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet search engines, and email communication.
• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Must be able to work various hours to include evenings and weekends.
• Valid driver license. Must obtain Florida driver license within thirty (30) days of employment.

PREFERABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid American Red Cross Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuers and First Aid Certification. Must obtain with three (3) months of employment.
• Valid Certified Pool & Spa Operator Certification. Must obtain with six (6) months of employment.
• Valid AEA/Arthritis Foundation Certification. Must obtain within three (3) months of employment.

• Willingness to adopt AI and emerging technologies.

Applicants must authorize and undergo Level 2 fingerprint-based state and national criminal history screening and continuous monitoring throughout employment as required by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Clearinghouse. Driving history for the past three (3) years must reflect no violations of a driving related felony offense, or driving under the influence (DUI) which includes both drugs and alcohol, reckless driving, or hit and run involving an occupied vehicle or attended property, or an accumulation of traffic violations, plus three (3) points for each attendance at driving school (regardless of whether points were assessed against the license) where the penalty points do not exceed twelve (12).

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