Athletics & Aquatics Programs Manager

Jellis; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Garland Parks and Recreation Department in Garland, TX is seeking an Athletics and Aquatics Services Specialist to develop, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate programs, leagues, classes, and events, ensuring safety and high-quality experiences for participants.

You will oversee daily operations, recruit and train staff, manage registrations, and assist with marketing while coordinating special events and tournaments.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee aquatics and athletics programs daily, including swim lessons, leagues, clinics, and camps.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise, complete payroll, and evaluate program staff.
• Oversee daily operational needs of facilities, including registration, facility use agreements, and field reservations.
• Ensure safety standards and respond to emergencies.
• Teach, coach, officiate, or assist with instruction as needed.
• Plan and execute special events, tournaments, meets, and competitions.
• Attend monthly Special Events meetings as liaison for Aquatics/Athletics division.
• Prepare and distribute promotional materials to market programs.
• Respond to customer inquiries and resolve issues professionally.
• Maintain records, participation data, and reports; evaluate programs.
• Evenings, weekends, and holidays hours are required.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program planning

Customer service

Emergency response

Marketing basics

Cash handling

Facility safety enforcement

Community needs assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Garland Parks and Recreation Department in Garland, TX is seeking an Athletics and Aquatics Services Specialist to develop, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate programs, leagues, classes, and events, ensuring safety and high-quality experiences for participants.

You will oversee daily operations, recruit and train staff, manage registrations, and assist with marketing while coordinating special events and tournaments.