Aquatics Programs & Facilities Manager

Missouri Park and Recreation Association; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Disability coverage

LAGERS retirement

Job summary

Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation in Lee's Summit, MO, is seeking an Aquatics Manager to oversee daily operations of indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities, staff scheduling, and program development. The role includes training lifeguards and coordinating desk, maintenance, and food/beverage operations to ensure safe, high‑quality experiences.

The position requires strong leadership, budgeting and program management skills, with a focus on safety compliance and staff development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Parks and Recreation Administration, Education, or a related field required; and
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Responsibilities

• Ensures quality control, patron service and risk management policies for aquatic facilities.
• Enforces facility policies and procedures for staff and patrons.
• Compiles operational records for aquatic facilities.
• Manages recruitment, training, supervision and retention of aquatic staff.
• Coordinates winterization/de-winterization and in-season maintenance of outdoor facilities.
• Prepares and monitors aquatic budgets and reports
• Maintains BER P records and inventory of equipment and supplies.

Skills

Staff leadership

Budget management

Program development

Staff training

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation Administration or related field

Tools

Budgeting software

Job description

Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation in Lee's Summit, MO, is seeking an Aquatics Manager to oversee daily operations of indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities, staff scheduling, and program development. The role includes training lifeguards and coordinating desk, maintenance, and food/beverage operations to ensure safe, high‑quality experiences.

The position requires strong leadership, budgeting and program management skills, with a focus on safety compliance and staff development.