Athletics and Aquatics Services Specialist

City of Garland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Garland is seeking a capable professional to develop, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate aquatics and athletics programs, leagues, classes, and special events. You will manage daily operations, ensure participant safety, and assist with marketing efforts.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of related experience, with opportunities to lead staff, manage facilities, and respond to community needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year of related experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of aquatics and athletics programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee aquatics and athletics programs on a day-to-day basis.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise staff, and complete payroll.
• Oversee daily operational needs of facilities, including registrations and field reservations.
• Ensure safety standards and respond to emergencies.
• Teach, coach, or assist with instruction as needed.
• Plan and execute special events, tournaments, and competitions.
• Prepare promotional materials for marketing aquatics and athletics programs.
• Respond to inquiries and resolve issues professionally.

Skills

Aquatics programming

Athletics programming

Staff supervision

Budget & cash handling

MS Office

Registration systems

Community needs assessment

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Recreation software

Payroll software

Job description

Summary

Responsible for developing, coordinating, supervising, and evaluating aquatics and athletics programs, leagues, classes, and special events. Oversees daily program operations, ensures participant safety, supervises staff and instructors, and assists with marketing and promotional efforts for aquatics and athletics programs.

Pay Range: $21.02 - $27.08 (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Other duties may be assigned.

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee aquatics and athletics programs on a day-to-day basis, including swim lessons, aquatic fitness, leagues, clinics, camps, and instructional programs.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise, complete payroll, and evaluate program staff.
• Oversee daily operational needs of aquatics and athletics facilities, including program registration, facility use agreements, and field reservations as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, rules, and procedures for aquatics and athletics activities; respond appropriately to emergencies and incidents.
• Teach, coach, officiate, or assist with instruction for aquatics and athletics programs as needed, based on community needs and staff availability.
• Plan and execute aquatics and athletics special events, tournaments, meets, and competitions.
• Attend monthly Special Events meeting as liaison for Aquatics/Athletics division.
• Prepare and distribute promotional materials to market aquatics and athletics programs, including flyers, schedules, brochures, digital content, photography, and graphics.
• Respond to customer inquiries, requests, and complaints; resolve difficult situations professionally and ensure timely follow-up.
• Maintain program records, participation data, and reports; evaluate programs and recommend improvements based on participation trends and community feedback.
• Evenings, weekends, and holiday hours are required based on program and facility needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• One (1) year of related experience

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Education / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Administration, Kinesiology, Physical Education, Sports Management, Aquatics Management, or related field
• Two (2) to three (3) years of experience in aquatics and/or athletics programming, including staff supervision

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Working knowledge of aquatics and athletics programming, rules, and safety practices

• Knowledge of pool operations, aquatic safety standards, and/or athletic league administration
• Knowledge of basic marketing methods and promotional strategies
• Knowledge of basic financial and cash-handling procedures
• Proficiency with computer software, including MS Office and recreation registration/reservation systems
• Ability to plan, organize, and evaluate recreation programs
• Ability to supervise, motivate, and train staff
• Ability to enforce facility rules and safety regulations consistently and fairly
• Ability to assess community needs and develop appropriate aquatics and athletics programming

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Class C Texas Driver's License
• Jeff Eliis, Swim Instructor or equivalent
• CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification within six (6) months of hire
• City of Garland Defensive Driving Certification within six (6) months of hire
• Completion of FEMA 100, 200, and 700

Preferred/Role-Specific Certifications (may be required based on assignment):

• Lifeguard Certification
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO)
• Coaching or officiating certifications relevant to assigned sports