Recreation Program Coordinator - Aquatics

City of Georgetown, TX; United States; On-site; USD 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Georgetown, TX is seeking a Recreation Program Supervisor to lead the planning, development, and oversight of aquatic and recreation programs across multiple facilities. The role involves coordinating swim, youth, and adult activities, managing staff, and ensuring safety standards.

Experience in recreation programming and staff supervision is required, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation or related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Recreation, Kinesiology, Physical Education, or related field.
• Three (3) years of full-time experience in recreation programming.
• Knowledge of recreation and leisure activities programming related to aquatics.
• Recreation program design, administration, and evaluation.
• Supervisory and management principles and practices.
• Understanding of pool chemical operations and safety standards as they relate to aquatics programming.
• Recreation risk management principles.
• City policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, supervises, promotes, develops, markets, and evaluates recreation programs.
• Coordinates and communicates with direct recipient of the program, and third parties (participants, attendees, volunteers, vendors).
• Interacts with public and staff; responds to inquiries, addresses complaints, grievances, emergencies.
• Works with community organizations concerning utilization and expansion of City programs and services.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate staff such as lifeguards or volunteers.
• Responsible for contract payroll and schedules facilities and supervision.
• Oversees program registration for lessons, leagues, camps, and tournaments.
• Assists with front desk responsibilities and cash handling.
• Coordinates daily and long-term facility rental contracts.
• Enforces safety rules; performs CPR/First Aid as required.
• Assists at special events within the department.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Budget management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation/related field

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plans, implements, supervises, promotes, develops, markets, and evaluates recreation programs. Programs are often large scale in nature and require coordination of various stakeholders such as swim meets, youth/adult games and tournaments, special event rentals.
• Coordinates and communicates with not only the direct recipient of the program, but also third parties to include participant supporters, attendees, volunteers, and vendors.
• Interacts with public and staff daily; responds to inquiries, addresses complaints, grievances, emergency issues; assists patrons as needed.
• Serves as liaison and works with community organizations and volunteer associations concerning current, proposed and future utilization, development, improvement and expansion of the City’s programs, services and activities.
• Recruit, train, supervise and evaluate assigned staff such as sports officials for youth and adult athletic programs, seasonal camp staff, lifeguards or volunteers.
• Responsible for contract payroll.
• Schedules facilities, and appropriate activity supervision for programs in and outside of recreation center.
• Keeps inventory and maintains equipment for assigned programs.
• Set up/take down for programs; update schedules and standings as needed.
• Oversees and assists with program registration regarding lessons, leagues, camps, and tournaments, including class changes, cancellations, and refunds.
• Assists with front desk responsibilities including program registration, booking for programs and facilities, equipment check-out and cash handling.
• Coordinates daily and long-term facility rental contracts with user groups.
• Conducts tours of facility and athletic sites.
• Enforces adherence to safety and behavioral rules; performs CPR/First Aid as required.
• Assists at special events within the department.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

AQUATICS SERVICE AREA SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

• Coordinates or conducts American Red Cross First Aid and CPR course and instructs employees in Aquatic emergency operations
• Ensures the mechanical operations and daily/seasonal maintenance of the aquatic’s facilities; maintains correct water quality and chemical balance ensuring that all pools are properly maintained and up to federal, state, and local codes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, training and Experience Guidelines

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Recreation, Kinesiology, Physical Education, or related field.
• Three (3) years of full-time experience in recreation programming.

Knowledge of:

• Recreation and leisure activities programming related to aquatics.
• Recreation program design, administration, and evaluation.
• Supervisory and management principles and practices.
• Understanding of pool chemical operations and safety standards as they relate to aquatics programming.
• Recreation risk management principles.
• City policies and procedures.

Skill in:

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Using computers and software applications.
• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Resolving customer complaints and concerns.
• Reading journals, memos and other documents.
• Writing letters, memos, reports, instructions, and promotional material and other correspondence.
• Performing basic mathematical calculations; budget management.
• Analyzing statistical data; interpreting policies, procedures, and City ordinances.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Class C Texas driver's license.
• CPR and First Aid Certifications or ability to obtain within first six (6) months of employment.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) or ability to obtain within first six (6) months of employment.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO/AFO) or ability to obtain within first six (6) months of employment.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard or ability to obtain within first six (6) months of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending, vision, hearing, talking, use of foot controls. Chemicals and recreation equipment; outdoor environment. Work hours at times will exceed the norms to ensure the successful completion of tasks related to program or events.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION PREFERRED

• Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP)
• Certified Parks and Recreation Executive (CPRE)
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)

Hiring Range: $51,189.32 - $64,126.40 annually.

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Regular-Full time If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! The City of Georgetown, Texas, with a population of 106,907 (July 2025), is located 30 miles north of Austin along I-35. Known for its engaged, educated community, award-winning parks and trails, and small-town character amid rapid growth, Georgetown is guided by five core values: Integrity, Respect, Service, People-centered, and Adaptability.

The City of Georgetown is an equal opportunity employer. Offers of employment with the City of Georgetown is contingent upon: Proof of education, certification(s) and experience as listed on the employment application based on the job posting requirements. Satisfactory results from a pre-employment drug screening, criminal history background and driving record check. Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. * *The City of Georgetown confirms verification of employment using E-Verify. E-Verify checks the information against records held by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm whether the employee is legally eligible to work in the U.S. For more information about the City of Georgetown, visit our website at https://www.georgetowntexas.gov