Englewood Recreation Center
1155 W Oxford Ave
Englewood, CO 80110, USA
Description
SUMMARY
The Aquatic Supervisor connects people to recreational opportunities that meetdemonstratedcommunity needs and align with the city’s strategic priorities. Develops and administers recreation programs. Facilitates guestutilizationof recreational amenities. Supervisesfacilitypersonnel, lifeguards,headguards, PICs, swim instructors, and water fitness instructors, andassistswith supervision of aquatic staff at Pirates Cove Waterpark during the summer season.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Aquatics Manager
Direct Reports: ERC PICs, Headguards, Lifeguards, Swim Instructors, Swim Team Coach, Water Fitness instructors
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The listed examples of work are not intended to be all-inclusive. They may bemodifiedwith additions, deletions, orchangesas necessary.
- Participates in departmental planning of programs and activities that meet community recreation needs. Develops, coordinates, and evaluates recreation programs offered primarily in community recreation centers. Initiates change to creatively address theneeds of the public. Manages revenue and expense in assigned area to align withdepartmental strategic and fiscal goals.
- Selects, hires, trains, schedules and evaluatesEnglewood Aquatics staff. Works collaboratively with the facility supervisory team to select, hire, schedule, train, and evaluateaquatic staff.
- Assistsmarketing team to drive customer engagement and awarenessin order toincrease facility and program participation. Develops, implements marketing program strategies.
- Researches and recommends purchase of equipment and supplies for assigned program areas.
- Supervises and inspects recreation areas and facilities to ensure responsible and safe use of equipment.
- Develops andmonitorsthe facility and program budget in assigned areas. Establishes and implements financial control and accountability
- Supports the recreation software system. Supports staff with training and troubleshooting. Works closely with the Process Improvement Specialist Information aspects of the recreation management software.
- Develops effective working relationships with volunteers, citizengroupsand other organizations.
- Serves asPerson in Charge at the facility during assigned hours.
- Summer season requires working weekends and holidays.
- Mayparticipatein cross-departmental committees or task forces.
- Assistsin planning and development of both facility-specific and community-widespecial events.
- Mayidentifyadditionalfunding sources, write grantapplicationsand administer grants awarded.
- Performs other duties as assigned andrequired
Other Duties & Responsibilities
- Manages with theassistanceof theAquatic Manager,Englewood Rec Center Aquatics staff which includes PICs, Headguards, lifeguards, learn to swim instructors, and water fitness instructors.
- Works with theAquatics Teamonmaintaininga safe,cleanand conducive aquatic environment.
- Relays information to the Aquatic Manager of items needing attention.
- Staysin tuneoffutureaquatictrends andprogramming ideas andmaintainsAquaticcertifications.
- Maintains Ellis & Assoc. ILTP license along with Instructor of ILTP license. Instructs ILTP classes periodically along with monthly in-services.
- Maintains Red Cross swim lesson instructor license. Instructs monthly swim instructor inservices.
- Markets, schedules and coordinates pool rentals, birthdaypartiesand day camps.
- Markets allPirates Coveaquatics programs through the various means available to the department.
- Assists theRecreationAquatics Supervisor on the training of lifeguards andassistPICsforin-service trainings.
- Assistswith coordinationand schedulingthe training of CPR/AED for the Parks, Recreation, Library and Golf Department staff to include periodic in-service trainings and scenarios.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Administration, Public Administration, or related field
An equivalentcombination ofeducation,trainingand relevantjob experiencemaybe substituted.
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience inthe operation of an aquatic recreation facilityincluding budgeting and supervision.
An equivalentcombination ofeducation,trainingand relevantjob experiencemaybesubstituted.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, or CERTIFICATIONS
- First Aid, CPR/AED; Ellis & Assoc. ILTP, Ellis & Assoc. ILTP instructor,AFOor CPO,able to obtain certifications within 6 months of hire
- Required Driver’s License:Valid Colorado driver’s license and a clear or acceptable MVR
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Working knowledge of:
- Generalwaterpark operation
- Supervisory techniques
- Scheduling
- Budget development and analysis
- Community resources
- Microsoft Office and common business applications
Skills and Abilities
- Computer Skills- Intermediate skills needed to work with registration software, preferRecTrac, Excel, asset management, scheduling softwareprefer When to Work, aquatic manager software preferDigiquatics.
- Communication- Strong customer services skillsrequiredto interact with guests, handling questions,problemsand complaints.Strong communicationskills needed to coordinate and direct the activities of personnel.
- Analytical- Strong skills needed to evaluate the functioning of the facility and programs.
- Mechanical- Basic skills needed to make simple repairs and complete set-up for programs and events. Must be able tooperatea variety of recreational/aquatic equipment.
- Project Management- Strongskills neededto developlong-range plansand coordinateprograms.
- General Management- Intermediateskills neededfor budgetmanagement, recommendingand implementing policies and procedures. Supervision of multiple staff and volunteers.
- Mathematical- Strong skills needed to develop, manage, and supervise multiple budgets.
PHYSICAL EXERTION
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Encounters with hazardous conditions (including electrical currents, heavy equipment, fumes, bodily fluids, extreme temperatures, threatening behaviors, inadequate lighting, restricted movement, or intense noise) is:
Limited (less than 1% of Time)
Seldom (10%-25% of Time)
Frequent (greater than 50% of Time)
Infrequent (1-10% of Time)
Moderate (26%-50% of Time)
SALARY RANGE
$75,761 - $113,506/Annual Pay Rate
BENEFITS
The City of Englewood offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Retirement Plans
- Paid Time Off
- 12 Paid Holidays
More information about our benefits can be found here
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Interviews will be conducted in December of 2026 with an anticipated start date in January 2027.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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