Aquatics Program Lead — Seasonal, Part-Time

Sartell-St; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Sartell–St. Stephen Community Education is seeking an Aquatics Coordinator to lead our on-site aquatics program. This part-time, seasonal role involves developing a progressive swimming curriculum and managing lifeguards and instructors.

The position emphasizes safe operations, strong staff leadership, and community engagement, with hours that include days, evenings, and weekends during the school-year and summer programming.

Qualifications

• Lifeguard certification with CPR/AED and First Aid (WSI preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic vision for the aquatics program.
• Design and oversee a comprehensive swimming lesson curriculum for various ages and skill levels.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate lifeguards, swim instructors, and aquatics staff.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and local/state regulations.
• Promote a welcoming, inclusive environment for participants, families, and staff.
• Coordinate scheduling, staffing, and daily aquatic operations.
• Respond professionally to inquiries and incident reports.
• Maintain records including staff certifications and evaluations.
• Collaborate with staff and stakeholders to support program growth.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Aquatics program design

Staff supervision

Leadership

Communication

Emergency response

Flexible hours

Job description

Sartell–St. Stephen Community Education is seeking an Aquatics Coordinator to lead our on-site aquatics program. This part-time, seasonal role involves developing a progressive swimming curriculum and managing lifeguards and instructors.

The position emphasizes safe operations, strong staff leadership, and community engagement, with hours that include days, evenings, and weekends during the school-year and summer programming.