Recreation Operations Lead (Aquatics & Facilities)

City of Lafayette Colorado; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lafayette Colorado is seeking an experienced Recreation Operations Manager to lead daily operations of recreation facilities and aquatic amenities, ensuring safe, efficient, and customer-focused service delivery. You will oversee Aquatics, Guest Services, and Fitness staff while coordinating across divisions to deliver high-quality community experiences.

The role emphasizes budgeting, risk management, and program support to optimize facility usage, inclusivity, and cost recovery while

Qualifications

• Knowledge of recreation facility operations and management principles.
• Experience supervising and developing staff in public-facing environments.
• Strong understanding of safety standards, risk management, and incident reporting.
• Budget administration, forecasting, and financial management principles.
• Familiarity with recreation management software and POS systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support facility operations staff, aquatics operations personnel, and customer service teams; ensure consistent training and service delivery.
• Implement safety standards, procedures, risk management, and emergency action plans for all facilities.
• Manage scheduling and use of internal facility spaces to support programs, rentals, and community needs.
• Respond to and resolve customer concerns, operational issues, and incident reports across managed areas.
• Ensure recreation facilities are inclusive, accessible, welcoming, and responsive to diverse community needs.
• Oversee annual budgets, staffing, equipment, service contracts, and supplies; monitor budgets and administer financial assistance programs.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Customer service

Safety compliance

Facilities management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration or related field

Job description

City of Lafayette Colorado is seeking an experienced Recreation Operations Manager to lead daily operations of recreation facilities and aquatic amenities, ensuring safe, efficient, and customer-focused service delivery. You will oversee Aquatics, Guest Services, and Fitness staff while coordinating across divisions to deliver high-quality community experiences.

The role emphasizes budgeting, risk management, and program support to optimize facility usage, inclusivity, and cost recovery while