Aquatics Programs Director

Socket.dev; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Parks and Recreation seeks an Aquatic Manager to lead the Recreation Aquatic Division, directing program development, budgets, staffing, and operations across pools and water facilities. You will recruit, hire, train, and evaluate aquatic staff while maintaining safety, water quality, and customer service excellence.

The role emphasizes community engagement, partnership development, and seamless leadership of aquatic programs and events such as swimming lessons, aqua fitness, and swim

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in aquatics with leadership or supervisory responsibility.
• Working knowledge of computer software and website maintenance.
• Certifications in aquatics or related field preferred and must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Provide management and leadership direction to the Recreation Aquatic Division and oversee budgets, programming, and staff.
• Oversee operations and maintenance of pools and water facilities with detailed reporting.
• Coordinate aquatic programs and events such as lessons and swim meets.
• Ensure safety, cleanliness, and compliance with rules; develop partnerships and oversee staff.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff management

Program management

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Computer software

Website maintenance

Job description

Columbia Parks and Recreation seeks an Aquatic Manager to lead the Recreation Aquatic Division, directing program development, budgets, staffing, and operations across pools and water facilities. You will recruit, hire, train, and evaluate aquatic staff while maintaining safety, water quality, and customer service excellence.

The role emphasizes community engagement, partnership development, and seamless leadership of aquatic programs and events such as swimming lessons, aqua fitness, and swim