Aquatics Programs Lead

JCPRD; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson County Park and Recreation District (JCPRD) is seeking an Aquatics Supervisor to lead and coordinate daily operations of our aquatic facilities, manage part-time and seasonal staff, and ensure high-quality programs for patrons.

You will oversee staff training, scheduling, and performance evaluations, develop budgets for aquatic programs, and collaborate with partners to promote district-wide initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Recreation or related field; experience may substitute.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months.
• One-year supervisory experience.
• One-year recreation programming.

Responsibilities

• Assists with hiring and onboarding of part-time and seasonal staff.
• Oversees day-to-day operations of aquatic facilities, including scheduling of staff for aquatic facilities to support programming.
• Supervises part-time/seasonal staff including training, evaluating, and coaching, along with disciplinary actions as needed.
• Creates, provides, and supports appropriate aquatic programs for patrons, ensuring programs are marketed, implemented, and evaluated effectively.
• Develops and administers program operating budgets, including establishing program fees, planning for equipment, and staffing needs.
• Establishes program fees and manages expenses to operate programs at prescribed cost recovery levels.
• Assists in the marketing of programs through the website, social media, and other marketing opportunities.
• Assists in the development of operating budgets for aquatic facilities and programming.
• Develops and implements staff training for lifeguard in-services along with online training for facility policies & procedures.
• Coordinates and instructs American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Courses throughout the year.
• Develops and maintains relationships with community organizations to promote district-wide programs.
• Participates in department and district-wide meetings to support and promote district-wide strategic objectives and initiatives.
• Opportunity to participate in district-wide committees.
• Develops and maintains expertise in recreation program trends and issues by attending professional conferences and serving on professional committees to provide leadership in the park and recreation community.
• Aquatics point person in the absence of the Aquatics Manager and Aquatics Specialist.
• Provides support to the Aquatics Specialist and Manager.
• Performs other administrative responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

People management

Operations management

Strategic leadership

Staff training

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation or related field

American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification

Certified Pool Operator

Job description

Johnson County Park and Recreation District (JCPRD) is seeking an Aquatics Supervisor to lead and coordinate daily operations of our aquatic facilities, manage part-time and seasonal staff, and ensure high-quality programs for patrons.

You will oversee staff training, scheduling, and performance evaluations, develop budgets for aquatic programs, and collaborate with partners to promote district-wide initiatives.