Aquatics Supervisor – Operations

Fortiuscap

Vail (CO)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 76,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match 11%

Life insurance

Recreation Center pass

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid personal days

Paid sick days

Paid holidays

Spanish language initiative

Job summary

Town of Avon is seeking an Aquatics Supervisor – Operations to lead pool operations, staff scheduling, and program development at the Avon Recreation Center. This role ensures safety, ADA compliance, and effective management of aquatic programs and facilities.

You will recruit and train staff, develop training programs, monitor participation, assist with promotions and budget planning, and coordinate with multiple divisions to deliver high-quality aquatic experiences for the community.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Physical Education or related field from an accredited college or university.
At least two years of experience in recreation planning, supervising aquatics facilities and programs.
Current certification in AFO or CPO, ARC Lifeguarding/CPR/AED, WSI and LGI.
Spanish language proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains pool operations with equipment, chemicals, staff training, SDS, water balance and prep for maintenance.
Recruits, selects and trains aquatics staff for proper staffing of the aquatics division.
Creates monthly aquatics staff schedule and manages shifts to keep fully staffed.
Develops and implements new hire training and monthly in-service trainings.
Supervises staff performance, coaching and corrective action as needed.

Skills

Supervision

Event coordination

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation or related field

Job description

Come Join the Town of Avon Team!

Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Avon, Colorado, is more than a destination – it’s a place to call home. Here, visitors and residents alike enjoy living, working, and playing in a breathtaking outdoor setting.

At the Town of Avon, we’re the driving force behind what makes this community thrive. From fixing potholes to hosting events in stunning Nottingham Park, to teaching swim lessons at our 40,000 sq. ft. full-service Recreation Center, to ensuring public safety, our dedicated team makes it all happen.

We offer a variety of opportunities in fantastic locations, backed by supportive leadership and excellent benefits. Whether you’re seeking a full-time career or a seasonal part-time job, the Town of Avon is the perfect place to grow, contribute, and make a difference. What are you waiting for? Join our team today!

Position Overview:

The Town of Avon, Colorado, is accepting applications for an Aquatics Supervisor – Operations

Why Work for the Town of Avon?

We offer an amazing work environment, supportive leadership, and outstanding benefits, including:

Retirement match of 11%
Life insurance
Avon Recreation Center pass
Health, Rx, vision, and dental insurance
Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, and holidays
Spanish Language Initiative

Town of Avon Culture and Values

Our team operates on five core values:

Public Service: We are committed to an effective, community-focused organization that passionately engages and serves our residents, property owners, businesses, and guests.
Openness: We are open, transparent, complete, objective and respectful of opposing views with all Town officials and with the public in our decisions and actions.
Leadership: We perform our work with commitment, passion, collaboration, fairness, honesty and courage to elevate our performance, the performance of our co-workers, and the character of our community.
Integrity: We are professional, ethical, responsible and accountable in our decisions and actions.
Stewardship: We are custodians and stewards of the Town’s financial, physical, environmental and natural resources on behalf of current and future generations.

Essential Functions:

1. Maintains pool operations through vigilant and proactive care of equipment, inventories, chemicals, staff training, Safety Data Sheet (SDS), water balance, pool deck equipment and preventative maintenance.
2. Recruits, selects, and trains full-time and part-time aquatics staff to ensure proper staffing is maintained within the aquatics division
3. Creates the monthly Aquatics staff schedule including regular in-service trainings and manages the schedule throughout the month to make sure all shifts are fully staffed.
4. Develops and implements the new hire training program for the aquatics staff as well as monthly in-service trainings
5. Supervises the work assignments, performance, and evaluation of duties of full-time and part-time staff of the aquatics division, providing coaching and/or corrective action as needed as well as positive reinforcement.
6. Performs monthly inspections of the aquatics area to make sure the facility is ADA compliant, and all water rides and devices have been inspected yearly by the State of Colorado
7. Develops and initiates a wide variety of aquatic activities such as swim lessons, scuba, kayak, masters swim, swim team and other special interest events
8. Monitors programs in operation, evaluates participation and attendance and makes recommendations as necessary
9. Assists with promotional strategies and advertising for all activities
10. Assists in determining fee structures, maintaining revenue and expense records, handling and ensuring proper security of all funds received
11. Oversees the purchase, replacement and maintenance of equipment used in aquatic programs and operations
12. Assists with preparation of budget requests and development and management of the aquatics division
13. Seeks out, obtains community input on new programs, and measures interest levels
14. Communicates the lap pool schedule to the public in a timely manner
15. Prepares and submits bi-weekly payroll for full-time and part-time employees.

Other Duties and Functions:

1. Works closely with the Front Desk, Youth Programs and Recreation Services Superintendent to ensure quality communication between Aquatics and other divisions
2. Instructs various recreational classes as needed
3. Conducts staff meetings for aquatics personnel
4. Acts as Manager on Duty (MOD) at the Recreation Center as needed
5. Attends Town of Avon council meetings and community meetings as necessary

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Physical Education or related field from an accredited college or university with at least two years of experience in recreation planning which has included experience in supervising Aquatics facilities and programs, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Current certification in Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) or Certified Pool Operator (CPO), American Red Cross Lifeguarding/CPR/AED, Water Safety Instructor (WSI) and Lifeguarding Instructor (LGI) is required. Ability to communicate proficiently in Spanish both verbally and in writing is preferred.

Special Requirements:

The Town reserves the right to suspend or extend the posting deadline based on receipt of qualified candidates.