Aquatics Operations Manager

Lee; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Two personal days

Vacation time

Sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

LAGERS retirement

Job summary

Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation is seeking an Aquatics Manager responsible for daily operations and maintenance of all indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities. Leads staffing, budgets, and event support, while ensuring safety, policy compliance, and program development across facilities.

Direct supervision of volunteers, part-time staff, and contract professionals; duties include training, BERPrecord maintenance, and coordination with departments for service delivery and marketing efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Parks and Recreation Administration, Education, or related field.
• Minimum of three years' increasingly responsible management experience.
• Minimum of three years in leadership roles.
• Minimum of three years in pool operations, aquatic staff development, food and beverage operations, and aquatic programming.
• AFO or CPO certification within one year of hire; lifeguard instructor certification within one year.
• Basic first aid, AED and CPR within three months; WSI preferred; CPR/BLS not required.

Skills

Staff management

Budgeting

Risk management

Lifeguard training

Program development

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation Administration

AFO or CPO certification

Lifeguard instructor certification

WSI certification

Certified Parks and Recreation Professional

Job description

Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation is seeking an Aquatics Manager responsible for daily operations and maintenance of all indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities. Leads staffing, budgets, and event support, while ensuring safety, policy compliance, and program development across facilities.

Direct supervision of volunteers, part-time staff, and contract professionals; duties include training, BERPrecord maintenance, and coordination with departments for service delivery and marketing efforts.