Senior Aquatic Programs & Operations Lead

Virginia Recreation and Park Society; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Recreation and Park Society seeks a lead aquatic programs coordinator to plan, implement, and supervise aquatic programming and facility operations in city aquatic facilities. You will guide lifeguards and instructors, ensure safety, manage staff shifts, and collaborate with partners.

Responsibilities include staff training, daily operations, water quality oversight, and customer service excellence, with occasional evening and weekend duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation and parks, sports management or physical education or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience developing, scheduling and coordinating high-quality aquatic programming.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience performing routine pool maintenance with a thorough understanding of how to keep a pool in excellent condition.
• Proven experience in training aquatics staff, recruiting staff, and pump room operations.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard certification required.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification required.
• American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer required.
• Aquatic Facility Operator or Certified Pool Operator certification required.
• Water Safety Instructor certification required.
• American Canoe Association (ACA), water aerobics certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and facilitates a variety of aquatic programs and activities.
• Serves as the lead aquatic staff member by providing day-to-day guidance and support to lifeguards, swim instructors, and aquatic personnel.
• Assists with recruitment, onboarding, staff scheduling, training, and shift coverage for aquatic staff.
• Monitors pool patrons to ensure safety and enforce facility rules and regulations.
• Performs rescues and provides emergency response, including First Aid, CPR, and AED as needed.
• Coordinates with schools, community organizations, swim teams, daycares, military groups, and outside agencies regarding aquatic programming.
• Promotes aquatic programs through flyers, social media, and community outreach.
• Maintains cleanliness of pool decks, locker rooms, and equipment.
• Provides exceptional customer service and addresses patron concerns professionally.

Skills

Supervisory

Teaching

Communication

Customer service

Computer skills

Data analysis

Budget management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in recreation and parks, sports management or physical education or related field

Job description

Virginia Recreation and Park Society seeks a lead aquatic programs coordinator to plan, implement, and supervise aquatic programming and facility operations in city aquatic facilities. You will guide lifeguards and instructors, ensure safety, manage staff shifts, and collaborate with partners.

Responsibilities include staff training, daily operations, water quality oversight, and customer service excellence, with occasional evening and weekend duties.