Aquatics Programs Lead & Pool Operations

City of Albuquerque; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Albuquerque seeks a dedicated aquatic programs coordinator to oversee the day-to-day operations of an assigned pool. You will hire instructors and lifeguards, implement program goals, and help ensure safe, engaging swim activities for the community.

The position emphasizes safety, maintenance, budgeting, reporting, and staff training in CPR/AED and first aid. You will monitor water quality, schedule lessons and swim meets, and coordinate marketing materials to promote programs.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration or physical education or a related field.
• Four (4) years of aquatics program experience.
• One (1) year lead or supervisory experience.
• Municipal Aquatics Program Experience Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor aquatics program activities including operation and maintenance of an assigned pool and hiring of staff.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for providing aquatic program services; implement policies and procedures.
• Monitor program performance; recommend and implement modifications to systems and procedures.
• Coordinate swimming lesson programs and swim team activities; hire and train lifeguards in proper water safety techniques.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of pool facilities; maintain water chemistry with Environmental Health standards.
• Monitor and inspect pool facilities; schedule maintenance including cleaning, sweeping and vacuuming of pool; clean filters.
• Maintain records and develop reports concerning pool maintenance activities and water chemistry monitoring.
• Coordinate hiring and proper training of aquatic instructors including Lifeguard, AED, CPR and first aid training; maintain instructor certificates.
• Promote and coordinate specific activities within the assigned aquatics program; prepare marketing material including news releases, flyers, schedules of events, pamphlets and brochures.
• Schedule usage of pool facilities for activities including swimming lessons, public access and swim meets; provide information and assistance to users of facilities.
• Participate in the preparation and administration of assigned budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures, compile payroll reports and make purchases in accordance with City of Albuquerque procedures.
• Monitor program compliance with laws, rules and regulations related to provision of aquatic programs and related services.

Education

Associate's degree in business administration or physical education or a related field

Job description

City of Albuquerque seeks a dedicated aquatic programs coordinator to oversee the day-to-day operations of an assigned pool. You will hire instructors and lifeguards, implement program goals, and help ensure safe, engaging swim activities for the community.

The position emphasizes safety, maintenance, budgeting, reporting, and staff training in CPR/AED and first aid. You will monitor water quality, schedule lessons and swim meets, and coordinate marketing materials to promote programs.