Aquatics Programs Lead & Safety Supervisor

City of Altamonte Springs; Florida; On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Basic life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

City of Altamonte Springs is seeking a proactive Aquatics Program Supervisor to plan and execute the Recreation Division’s aquatics activities while ensuring participant safety. You will lead staff, manage certifications, and coordinate facility operations and recordkeeping.

Responsibilities include budget assistance, program development, and collaboration with City policies. A focus on water safety and community engagement is essential as you oversee events and staff training in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Leisure Services or a closely related field, or four years equivalent in recreation/sports programming with supervisory exp.
• Three years of experience in a professional or educational environment with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet and email.
• Experience conducting aquatics programs and events.
• Experience with pool maintenance and water chemistry.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Valid driver license; Florida license within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Plan, promote and implement contracted and City aquatics programs and events.
• Supervise, train and develop program personnel (Permanent Part-Time, Limited Term, and Volunteers).
• Complete performance appraisals, address discipline or positive action when necessary.
• Ensure staff and volunteers have required certifications and background checks.
• Collect, secure and turn in facility and participant user fees.
• Maintain activity records and reports; administer CivicRec and Tyler Munis.

Skills

Program supervision

Water safety

Staff development

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Leisure Services or related field

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Position Overview

Plan and execute the Recreation Division’s aquatics programs and events and to ensure the safety of all persons using the pool facilities. Job responsibilities include direct contact with children, adults, seniors and individuals with disabilities.

Position Functions

• Plan, promote and implement contracted and City administered aquatics programs and events.
• Supervise, assign, train and develop program personnel (Permanent Part-Time, Limited Term, and Volunteers).
• Complete performance appraisals with personnel, initiating discipline or encouraging positive action, when necessary.
• Supervise all operations of assigned aquatics programs and events, ensuring all staff and volunteers have the required certifications and background checks to conduct successful programs.
• Collect, secure and turn in appropriate facility and participant user fees.
• Maintain and provide activity records and reports, as assigned.
• Administer the CivicRec and Tyler Munis computer programs for proper daily operations.
• Purchase required supplies and equipment for aquatics programs and events in accordance with City policy and procedures.
• Implement sponsor strategies to maximize revenues.
• Assist with the preparation of annual aquatics budget recommendations.
• Perform maintenance on the Division’s pool filtration systems; maintain proper water chemistry and overall cleanliness of pool amenities.
• Assist with the proper and timely submittal of program promotional content.
• Uphold a well-rounded knowledge of general water safety.
• Perform life saving techniques, CPR/AED and first aid.
• Promote the scope of aquatics opportunities including its benefits to the community.
• Research and recommend new ideas for continued growth and enhancement of existing aquatics programs.
• Operate City vehicle for transportation of materials, personnel and participants.
• Assist with Department of Leisure Services projects, as assigned. Perform additional duties as assigned. Be available for emergency call-outs.
• In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential and may be required to perform duties outside of their normal job description.
• Complete required trainings as specified within the City Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
  
  

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Leisure Services or closely related field or four (4) years of equivalent combination of education and experience in recreation or sports programming, to include supervisory experience.
• Three (3) years of experience in a professional or educational environment to include experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet search engines and email communication.
• Previous experience conducting aquatics programs and events.
• Previous experience with pool maintenance and chemicals.
• Must be able to work various hours to include evenings and weekends.
• Valid driver license. Must obtain State of Florida driver license within thirty (30) days of employment.
  
  

Preferable Qualifications

• Valid American Red Cross Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuers and First Aid Certification. Must obtain with three (3) months of employment.
• Valid Certified Pool & Spa Operator Certification. Must obtain within six (6) months of employment.
• Valid AEA/Arthritis Foundation certification. Must obtain within three (3) months of employment.
• Willingness to adopt AI and emerging technologies.
  
  

Supplemental Information

Applicants must authorize and undergo fingerprint-based state and national criminal history screening. Employees in this position are subject to continuous criminal history monitoring throughout employment.

Youth Camps/Classes: Applicants must authorize and undergo Level 2 fingerprint-based state and national criminal history screening and continuous monitoring throughout employment as required by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Clearinghouse.

Driving is an essential function of this position. Employees must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with the classification and endorsements required for assigned duties, meet City driving eligibility standards, and remain subject to continuous driver’s license and motor vehicle record monitoring throughout employment in this position.

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The City of Altamonte Springs offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health employee coverage and basic life insurance at no cost to the employee. Employees may enroll in optional additional life package options, flex spending account, long term and short term disability coverage, dental and vision coverage, and a deferred compensation plan. There are pension plan options, depending on the position held. Employees also have access to an extensive wellness program, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement/education incentive program.

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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study and/or four (4) years of equivalent combination of education, training or related experience in recreation and sports programming?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have three years' experience in a professional or educational environment to include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet search engines and email communication?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have previous experience coaching aquatics programs and events?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have previous experience with pool maintenance, water chemistry testing, and facility operations?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Are you able to work various hours to include evenings and weekends?

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Do you have a valid driver license? Must obtain State of Florida driver license within thirty (30) days of employment.

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have a valid American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid Certification? Must obtain within three (3) months of employment.

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have a valid AEA/Arthritis Foundation Certification? Must obtain within three (3) months of employment.

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have a valid Certified Pool & Spa Operator Certification? Must obtain with six (6) months of employment.

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have experience in a professional or educational environment to include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet search engines and email communication?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have the willingness to adopt AI and emerging technologies?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question