Aquatics Facility Lead (20 or 30 hour)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Works closely with and is the lead support for aquatics team members at designated aquatics facility to   promote high levels of customer service, developing relationships with community members and listening to and responding to customer feedback. 

• Promotes a positive and safe work environment for seasonal staff through regular communication and contributing knowledge. 

• Assists with the scheduling and is the lead support to the supervisor of seasonal lifeguards, water safety instructors, and deck supervisors.  

• Attends and assists with staff in-service trainings. Attends regularly scheduled team meetings.  

• Ensures all possible safety measures are observed and enforces safety rules. 

• Enforces organizational policies, rules and safety regulations related to operation of aquatics facilities. 

• Trains and is the lead support to lifeguards and deck supervisors in water safety protocols, including but not limited to: conducting in-service trainings, administering quick checks, Lifeguard drills, and other preventative practices.    

• Ensures water safety staff have appropriate certifications and receive regular on-going training. 

• Monitors lifeguard performance as a lead support for vigilance and effective water safety surveillance.

• Use of Personal Protective Equipment and ensures safe handling of pool chemicals and bodily fluids.  

• Performs regular safety inspections of aquatic facilities and equipment to reduce hazards and to provide maximum safety to the patrons and staff.  

• Maintains pool logs, pool updates, and incident and rescue reports.

• Assists in facility maintenance and cleanliness. 

• Responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment and uses all required safety equipment. 

• Performs a variety of administrative functions such as filing, producing and maintaining signage, copying course and training materials, updating information boards, providing input on course offerings, staff scheduling, and providing support for various center and aquatics employees. 

• Updates job knowledge of current aquatics trends, techniques, and equipment.  

• Performs related duties as required to meet the needs of the city.  

• Responsible for knowing and complying with all city and department policies; participating in professional trainings and development; and adhering to attendance and workplace attire policies.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS  

• Ability to work courteously and effectively with the public, including communicating department policies, procedures, and decisions.  

• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public.  

• Ability to perform minor repairs on equipment.   

• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail.  

• Ability to work independently and handle multiple demands simultaneously.   

• Ability and willingness to work set schedule including early mornings, nights, and weekends.  

• Skills in excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

• Valid driver's license and ability to maintain acceptable motor vehicle record

• Have and maintain  acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Current Certifications in: American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor, American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, Certified Pool Operator (CPO), or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO).   

• Prior experience working in a municipal recreation facility.    

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• One to two (1-2) years of related aquatics experience

• Current certifications in: American Red Cross LG, CPR-PR, AED, Basic First Aid.  

SUPERVISION 

Supervision Received:  Water Safety Supervisor 

Supervision Exercised: None

WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS 

• Physical and Mental Effort: Ability to perform a wide range of strenuous physical and manual tasks in an aquatics environment. Physical ability to stand, walk, and kneel; hand/eye coordination to operate personal computer and office equipment; vision for reading, recording and interpreting information; speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and the public.

• Work Environment: Works in both indoor and outdoor environments that are oftentimes impacted by chemical odors, weather and at times, unpredictable conditions.

• Machines and Equipment Used: Uses various aquatics supplies and equipment, filtration systems, standard office equipment including personal computers, calculators and copy/fax machines daily. Ability to lift to a maximum of 50 lbs.  

Last updated:  December 2025