Recreation Program Leader I (Aquatics)– Sun-N-Fun Lagoon

Collier County, FL; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Collier County is seeking an active, detail‑oriented individual to implement and supervise an aquatics program at Sun‑Fun Lagoon. You will organize activities, supervise participants, recruit and register attendees, and ensure safety and orderly operation of all sessions.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CPR/First Aid, and lifeguard credentials; fingerprinting is required. The position involves interaction with the public, event coordination, and record keeping, with opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of related experience.
• Fingerprinting required.
• Must possess CPR and First Aid certifications.
• May be required to possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License with applicable endorsements.
• Must possess Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED/First Aid certifications.
• Water Safety Instructor certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and sets up aquatics programs and activities; supervises activities; resolves issues during programs.
• Enforces safety rules; may serve as lifeguard at pools.
• Greets the public at the front desk; answers calls; handles fees and cash drawer.
• Plans and maintains records and reports for daily activities and participant registrations.
• Assists with event planning, contracts, and coordination of program needs.
• Operates equipment and manages routine office tasks related to program operations.

Skills

Lifeguard

CPR & First Aid

Public interaction

Program coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Collier County strives to be an employer of choice, and many of our employees build long-term careers with us. The salary listed in the job description reflects the full pay range for this position, from entry level through advanced career stages.

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

The purpose of this classification is to perform skilled/professional work to implement a program of aquatics activities at Sun-Fun Lagoon. Employees in this classification plan and organize recreational activities; supervise activities and participants; recruit and register participants; assure safety of activities; teach rules and skill of the activities; and oversee work of subordinates and volunteers.

• Organizes and sets up programs and activities; supervises recreation activities; resolves differences that may arise during play.
• Enforces safety rules and guidelines; may serve in a lifeguard capacity at pools.
• Greets the public at the front desk; answers the telephone; gives information over the phone and in person; receives and documents fees; balances cash drawer.
• Participates in short-and long-range planning; obtains permission and permits where applicable.
• Supervises all aspects of special events; makes provisions for parking and security; assists with clean-up after event.
• Assists with contracts, special events, and other information needed to run programs.
• Issues equipment; ensures cleanliness and operability of equipment.
• Prepares and maintains logs and reports of daily activities; prepares forms for registration; registers participants; prepares attendance sheets; files program information.
• Opens and closes the recreation building; checks buildings; reports any maintenance problems; maintains order in the building; checks keys in and out.
• Makes copies; folds and stuffs envelopes; types labels, letters, and charts; copies and collates handbooks; keeps files in order; writes work orders; maintains computerized databases; prepares bulletin board and flyers; prepares supply order for office.
• Sets up room for activity; cleans and prepares rooms for programs; prepares office and facility for next day’s use; loads and unloads tables and chairs; removes trash after activities.
• Attends meetings.
• Schedules and rents out gym and picnic shelters for activities; accounts for and ensures safety of money received; makes schedules for leagues and organizations.
• Schedules and prepares purchase orders for transportation needs.
• Posts and fills summer camp positions; screens applicants and performs background checks; checks references; administers drug tests; processes and distributes applications; prepares new hire paperwork.
• Maintains and posts payroll for Job Bank employees.
• Purchases and inventories supplies and equipment for programs; prepares purchase orders; cleans and organizes supply closets; orders and issues divisional clothing.
• Verifies receipts.
• Supervises and schedules coaching staff.
• Operates a personal computer, copier, facsimile machine, telephone, scoreboard panels, credit card machine, TV/VCR, adding machine, air pump, laminating machine, motor vehicle, cash register, exercise equipment, public address system, popcorn machine, wet vacuum, stop watch, hydraulic chair lift, pool pump, pool vacuum, pressure washer, rock wall, soda dispenser, golf cart, van, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, or other system software.
• Voluntary Pre-kindergarten pre-school program (if applicable).
• Plans and provides for the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of the children in a developmentally appropriate environment, using an approved curriculum; Plans and implements the approved curriculum; Observes, records, and documents children's progress; Maintains all files per the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) and Early Learning Coalition standards; Acts as a positive role model for children; Provides for the health, safety, and welfare of the children by maintaining a clean environment, taking appropriate action when accidents or illnesses occur, and encourages and teaches hygiene, good eating habits, and manners; Works cooperatively as a team, and communicates openly and effectively with co-workers and supervisor; Encourages family involvement in the program, communicates daily with parents in a professional and courteous manner, and takes part in parent conferences.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One (1) year of related experience.
• Fingerprinting required.
• Must possess and maintain certifications in CPR and First Aid.
• May be required to possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.
• Must possess certifications in Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED/First Aid.
• Water Safety Instructor certification preferred.

Licenses / Certificates

• Must possess and maintain certifications in CPR and First Aid.
• May be required to possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.
• Must possess certifications in Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED/First Aid.
• Water Safety Instructor certification preferred.

• Salary offers above the minimum of the pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.
• Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency. On an incident-by-incident basis, the County’s Administrative Office will make the determination as to who will be required to work.
• This job posting is not intended to be all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position.