Associate II, Recreation Supervisor (Aquatics)

Wpraweb; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Public Schools' Milwaukee Recreation seeks an Associate II, Recreation Supervisor (Aquatics) to oversee the new community center's aquatics programs, including youth/adult swim, water safety lessons, and lifeguard/instructor training.

You will partner with district departments and community groups, ensure safe pool operations, supervise part-time staff, and help promote participation while aligning with district goals. Strong leadership and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in parks, recreation, and tourism management or related field.
• Minimum one year of full-time aquatics experience in urban recreation.
• Certifications in First Aid, CPR, LGI and WSIT; CPO or AFO preferred or obtainable within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate instructional programs year-round at multiple locations for the Aquatics program.
• Establish partnerships with departments, schools, and community organizations to develop quality aquatics programs.
• Maintain a safe pool environment, assist with pool operations, water testing, and basic maintenance.
• Plan staff trainings and in-services; recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate part-time staff.
• Collaborate on facility scheduling and promotional materials to grow participation.

Skills

First Aid

CPR

LGI

WSIT

Pool maintenance

Education

Bachelors degree preferred

Urban recreation experience: 1 year (or 5 years without degree)

Job description

Associate II, Recreation Supervisor (Aquatics) - MKE Rec

Associate II, Recreation Supervisor (Aquatics)
Milwaukee Recreation

Job Description

Milwaukee Recreation is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and energetic leader to oversee the department's Aquatics program at the department's new community center. This includes development and oversight of community swim programs for youth and adults, day school water safety lessons, and maintaining a partnership with the American Red Cross. Additionally, the Recreation Supervisor of Aquatics will be responsible for administering training opportunities to certify and develop lifeguards and swim instructors. The ideal candidate should be team-oriented with exceptional leadership and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate instructional programs year-round, at multiple locations for the Aquatics program.
• Establish partnerships with other MPS departments, schools, governmental units, agencies, and community-based organizations to develop quality aquatics programs throughout the City of Milwaukee with a focus on our new community center.
• Maintain a safe pool environment. Be familiar with pool operations, water testing, backwashing, and basic pool maintenance.
• Conduct regular site visits to aquatics programs to ensure program quality.
• Plan and conduct staff in-services and trainings.
• Order supplies and maintain inventory of program materials.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate part-time staff.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of program operations and update program content to ensure it is relevant to participant needs and interests.
• Assists in preparing and coordinating promotional materials to generate interest and growth in participation.
• Collaborates on facility scheduling to ensure the appropriate amount of space is reserved for program activities.
• Assists with Recreation Department activities as needed.
• Serves on various community or employee committees as required and assigned.
• Supports the Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Recreation Strategic Plans.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released, must submit a written statement to that effect to the Office of Human Resources. The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred from an accredited college or university in parks, recreation, and tourism management; community sports management; education, or related field.
• Minimum one (1) year of full-time aquatics experience in urban recreation.
• Without a degree: 5 years of directly related full-time urban recreation experience.
• Maintain certifications in First Aid, CPR, LGI (Lifeguard Instructor) and WSIT (Water Safety Instructor Trainer).
• Certificate in either CPO (Certified Pool Operator) or AFO (Aquatics Facility Operator), or the ability to obtain within 1 year of hire date.

Salary/Salary Range
$70,000 - $80,000

Closing Date
10/18/2026

Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test, and credential verification.

Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association

6737 W Washington St, Suite 4270, Milwaukee, WI 53214