Supervisor, Recreation Facilities

anokacounty; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Job summary

The Anoka County Parks department is seeking a Supervisor, Recreation Facilities for the Bunker Beach Water Park in Coon Rapids, MN. You will oversee daily operations, ensure safety, and lead staff training with a focus on aquatics and lifeguard certification courses.

This is a full-time, on-site role offering advancement opportunities and a competitive benefits package including paid time off, holidays, and comprehensive health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must obtain and maintain lifeguarding, CPR and AED certifications.
• Food Manager/ServSafe certification within 6 months of hire.
• Several lifeguard certifications within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily safe and efficient operations of the water park facilities.
• Assist with recruitment, training, and water park facility preparation and closure.
• Provide direction to recreation staff and coordinate with leaders across the county.
• Coordinate volunteer program, sponsorships, and community partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Recruitment

Training

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Lifeguarding certification (American Red Cross)

CPR & AED certification

ServSafe/Food Manager certification

Lifeguard Instructor Certification

Lifeguard Instructor Trainer Certification

AFO/CPO certification

Job description

Job Posting End Date: August 19, 2026 at 11:59pm CST

Hiring range: $57,262.40 to $77,292.80 ($27.53 to $37.16 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 08/19/2026 in order to be considered.

Position Description

The Anoka County Parks mission is to positively impact the quality of life in Anoka County by providing parks, outdoor recreation, and leisure services for the public. Our mission encompasses the protection of the natural environment, improving the health of citizens, and supporting a strong local economy. The department has an immediate opening for a Supervisor, Recreation Facilities at Bunker Beach Water Park who will perform various duties. Some of the critical responsibilities of this position include assisting with recruitment, training, and water park facility preparation during the off-season, overseeing the daily operations, and ensuring the overall safety of the water park facilities. This role will have an emphasis on aquatics operations including but not limited to lifeguard and lifeguard instructor certification courses and lifeguard development.

This is a full-time, exempt, on-site position. Interviews will take place the week of August 24th 2026, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Pay & Benefits

• Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 30: $57,262.40 to $77,292.80 ($27.53 to $37.16 per hour).
• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at https://www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits.
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

This position will work primarily at Bunker Beach Water Park, located at 701 County Parkway A, Coon Rapids, MN 55433.

Other work assignments are located throughout the Anoka County Parks System.

• September-February (off-season): expected work hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• March-August (peak season): hours will vary to ensure proper staffing for staff trainings, certification courses, and park operations. Weekend and evening availability is required between March-August.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Supervisor, Recreation Facilities.

• Oversee daily safe and efficient operations of the water park facilities and other duties as assigned throughout the Anoka County Parks System.
• Assist the Recreation Facilities Manager with workforce recruitment and water park facility preparation and closure during shoulder season operations.
• Provide direction to recreation staff and collaborate and coordinate with leaders and teams throughout Anoka County.
• Assist with coordination of department-wide volunteer program, sponsorships, and community partnerships ensuring effective communication and a positive experience.
• Manage purchasing, replenishment, and inventory of all materials, supplies, and equipment used to maintain assigned recreation facilities.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Provide direction to staff to prioritize workloads, train/mentor team members, and collaborate and coordinate with leaders and teams throughout Anoka County.

Qualifications and Requirements

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Requires a bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of job-related experience
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis
• Obtain and maintain American Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR and AED certifications
• Possess or able to obtain Food Manager/ServSafe certification within 6 months of hire.
• Possess or be able to obtain American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Possess or able to obtain American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Possess or able to obtain Aquatic Facilities Operator (AFO) certification and/or Certified Pool Operators (CPO) certification within 6 months of hire.
• Must be available for evening and weekend shift work
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