Aquatics Manager

City of Framingham; Sudbury (MA); On-site; USD 65,510 - 86,155; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Sudbury Park and Recreation Department is hiring an Aquatics Manager for Atkinson Pool, a full-time 35-hour-per-week, benefits-eligible role. You will oversee lifeguards, swim instructors and seasonal staff, and manage programs, operations, budgets and compliance.

Qualifications include an Associate’s degree or higher in Recreation or related field, three years’ aquatic facility management experience, CPO, Lifeguard and CPR certifications, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Associate’s degree or higher in Recreation or a closely related field.
• Three years of experience managing an aquatic facility; Certification requirements: CPO, Lifeguard and CPR, plus valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversees Aquatics Supervisors, the Head Lifeguard, lifeguards, swim instructors and seasonal staff.
• Manages aquatic programming, facility maintenance planning, vendor relationships, contracts, budgets and customer service initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with local, state and federal regulations; assists in developing and monitoring the aquatics operating budget and revenue goals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in Recreation or closely related field

Job description

Salary: $65,510.00 - $86,155.00 Annually

Application Deadline: Aug 14, 2026

Aquatics

The Town of Sudbury Park and Recreation Department is currently hiring for the position of Aquatics Manager. This is a full-time (35 hours per week), benefits-eligible position responsible for managing programs, personnel and operations at the Atkinson Pool, an 8 lane, 25 yard lap pool with a separate diving well. Atkinson Pool is located at the recently renovated Fairbank Community Center, a beautiful facility that also features a gym, multi-sport courts, multiple classrooms/spaces among other amenities.

The position oversees Aquatics Supervisors, the Head Lifeguard, lifeguards, swim instructors, and seasonal staff; manages aquatic programming, facility maintenance planning, vendor relationships, contracts, budgets, and customer service initiatives; and ensures compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. The Aquatics Manager also assists in the development and monitoring of the aquatics operating budget and revenue goals.

We are seeking candidates with strong interpersonal and communication skills who are organized, energetic and creative. Typical qualifications for this position include an Associate’s degree or higher in Recreation or a closely related field; and three years of experience managing an aquatic facility, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates must be a Certified Pool Operator, have Lifeguard and CPR certification and valid driver’s license.

The full hiring range for this position is $65,510 – $86,155 (35 hours per week); starting salary is based on qualifications. Sudbury also offers excellent benefits, including health, dental, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a pension and optional retirement savings accounts.

The Town of Sudbury is an Affipciative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.