Aquatics Manager II (Part-Time) 2025

City of Wichita Kansas; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community as an Aquatics Manager 2, where you will lead a dedicated team to create safe and enjoyable aquatic experiences. This limited part-time role offers a unique opportunity to inspire others while overseeing operations across various facilities. Your leadership will ensure that all aquatic spaces are not only safe but also fun for families and visitors alike. If you're passionate about community engagement and safety, this position is perfect for you. Dive into this rewarding role and make a lasting impact this summer!

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience as a lifeguard and 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Must hold current CPR-PR, First Aid, and lifeguard certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train aquatics staff while ensuring safety and cleanliness.
• Administer swim lessons and manage daily operations of facilities.

Skills

Leadership

Lifeguarding

Communication

Supervision

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Lifeguard Instructor Certification

Job description

Dive into a leadership role that makes a splash in our community!

As an Aquatics Manager 2 for the City of Wichita, you’ll be at the heart of creating safe, engaging, and enjoyable aquatic experiences across our 18 facilities, including 12 splash pads and 6 public swimming pools.

This isn’t just a job—it’s your opportunity to lead and inspire a team of dedicated aquatics professionals, from head lifeguards to managers. You’ll take the lead in training staff, overseeing day-to-day operations, and maintaining water quality standards to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all. Whether you're organizing schedules, teaching swim lessons, or monitoring facility cleanliness, your role is vital in making our aquatic spaces a hub of community fun and relaxation.

If you’re passionate about leadership, safety, and creating lasting memories for families and visitors, this role offers a summer of growth, purpose, and enjoyment.

THIS IS A LIMITED PART-TIME POSITION
The days and hours for this position: varies

2025 Important Dates

• The interview process is scheduled to begin in February 2025.
• Save the date! Neighborhood pools are set to open Monday, May 26, 2025.

Bargaining Unit: No Union Representation

**Posting may close at any time**

• Enforce all City of Wichita Park and Recreation pools policies and procedures.
• Help teach and train new head lifeguards and managers.
• Administer Swim Lessons.
• Check daily incident and cash reports to ensure accuracy and completion.
• Schedule staff to the needs of the facility and ensure that coverage is maintained at adequate levels. Help in scheduling management staff at pools and scheduling splash pad operation staff.
• Administer a regular in-service training schedule for staff.
• Ensure facility cleanliness and maintain operations of chemicals and filtration of the pool systems. Be knowledgeable about chemical application for pool settings.
• Help determine dosages for chemical additions for pools and splash pads.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other job-related duties may be assigned as needed.

• Ability to listen to, read, interpret, and apply instructions received.
• Ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to handle chemicals that require a respirator.
• Ability to lift empty containers weighing up to 50 lbs up to a 4 ft height.
• Ability to lift and move large, sometimes bulky objects weighing up to 80 lbs with assistance.
• Ability to climb steps or ladders.
• Ability to move about quickly and stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop, or squat, as needed to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to work outdoors in unpleasant weather conditions.
• Ability to tolerate airborne nuisances associated with open grounds and windy conditions.
• Ability to climb onto and sit on a lifeguard tower for extended periods of time.
• Ability to physically perform lifeguarding activities, including techniques of swimmer rescue.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• An employee will not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Required Experience and Training

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• 2 years' experience as a lifeguard.
• 5 years' experience in a supervisory role.
• Have a current American Red Cross CPR-PR, First Aid, LGI, LGT, WSI, or equivalent certification.
• Applicants must satisfactorily demonstrate required skills including swimming, CPR-PR and first aid.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.

Preferred Experience and Training

• Bachelor's degree.
• Current WSI and/or LGI certification.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of a criminal record check.

Starting pay for current City employees will be determined by City of Wichita policy or applicable bargaining unit agreement.