Senior Program Coordinator - Aquatics

Charlotte County, FL; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte County, FL is seeking a Coordinator Senior, Program Aquatics to lead daily operations of an aquatic facility and guide community programs, delivering engaging experiences for the public.

The role requires at least a high school diploma and three years of supervisory experience, with certifications such as First Aid/CPR/AED, Lifeguard, and CPO/AFO within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of supervisory/leadership experience.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Within six months of hire: First Aid/CPR/AED, Lifeguard, and CPO/AFO certifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily aquatics facility operations.
• Lead community programs and trainings for the public.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance for staff and patrons.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Budgeting

Public speaking

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Posting number: 2026-00131

Department: COM SVCS - A DEV REG PK POOL

Job classification: Coordinator Senior, Program Aquatics

Posting type: Open

Categories: Recreation

Summary

Take the Lead in Aquatics — Make Waves in Your Community
Take the lead in managing a dynamic aquatic facility while making a real impact in your community. In this role, you’ll guide daily operations, lead programs, and create engaging experiences that serve the public.

Examples of duties

Education and Experience

An equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of experience in a supervisory and/or leadership role.

Licenses and/or Certificates

• Depending on position assignment:
  
  1. Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
  2. Must obtain and maintain the following certifications and licensures within six (6) months of obtaining position from American Red Cross: First Aid/CPR/AED, Lifeguard, and Certified Pool Operator or Aquatic Facility Operator.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of departmental policies, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other job-related computer programs and software applications.
• Knowledge of County codes, ordinances, and federal, state, and local administrative regulations governing assigned areas of discipline.
• Knowledge of operations and practices of local government; ability to analyze and interpret departmental functions, procedures, and policies.
• Knowledge of business English, spelling, and grammar.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills to include public speaking.
• Skill in the use of standard office computer equipment and software applications; ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the use of office equipment such as a computer, multi-line telephone system, scanner, fax machine, and copier.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and interact with the public in a positive and effective manner; to work well in teams; be self-motivated and receive and execute direction.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to provide internal/external guidance and customer assistance via all forms of communication.
• Ability to develop and execute training materials for a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to make decisions recognizing established precedents and practices and to use resourcefulness and tact in solving new problems.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting department rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to develop effective proposals.
• Ability to ascertain priorities and meet deadlines and objectives.
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to author reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, service providers, other employees, and the general public.

Supplemental information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stooping, walking, sitting, pulling, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception. Dependent upon position assignment, may frequently lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed indoors and outdoors and requires some exposure to environmental changes (e.g., outdoor weather and/or field conditions, warehouses, covered loading docks, garages, etc.) or irate customers, extreme noise, odors, heights and/or dust.

RISK/SAFETY CONDITIONS

The position requires some exposure or risk related to physical and/or mental health and safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, assault and battery, heavy equipment, communicable disease, etc.).