Aquatics & Recreation Programs Lead

Cuesta; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cuesta College is seeking a Community Programs Coordinator for Aquatics and Recreation to develop, manage, and improve programs serving adults and youth across San Luis Obispo County. The role includes curriculum design, staff recruitment, registration support, and coordination with campus services and community partners.

You will train lifeguards and instructors, ensure safety compliance, manage budgets, and promote programs through targeted outreach.

Qualifications

• Two years of increasingly responsible experience planning, developing and overseeing recreation or aquatics programs, including working with the community and supervising staff.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, including CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid (may obtain within the first 6 months)
• Title 22 certificate (may obtain within the first 6 months)
• Lifeguard Management Certificate (may obtain within the first 6 months)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operation of the Community Aquatics and Recreation programs, classes, and special events for adults and youth.
• Administer the aquatics and recreation programs, including curriculum design, teacher recruitment, registration, customer service, pricing, room/facility assignments, course/event logistics.
• Recruit, interview, and recommend selection of lifeguards, swim instructors, aqua-fitness instructors, program aides, and other recreation staff.
• Ensure quality control, including needs assessments, training and evaluation of program staff.
• Oversee program finances and budgeting.

Skills

Staff supervision

Curriculum design

Event coordination

Customer service

Marketing

Lifeguard training

First Aid/CPR

Public speaking

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Aquatics certification

Tools

Facility management software

Job description

Cuesta College is seeking a Community Programs Coordinator for Aquatics and Recreation to develop, manage, and improve programs serving adults and youth across San Luis Obispo County. The role includes curriculum design, staff recruitment, registration support, and coordination with campus services and community partners.

You will train lifeguards and instructors, ensure safety compliance, manage budgets, and promote programs through targeted outreach.