The City of Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation Department is seeking qualified candidates for a leadership opportunity at the new Lake Oswego Recreation and Aquatics Center (LORAC). The Recreation Supervisor in Aquatics will plan, organize, and supervise aquatics programs, and activities.

• Supervises support staff and volunteers including prioritizing and developing work plans, evaluating staff performance, interpreting policies and procedures, making hiring and termination recommendations, making pay rate change recommendations and providing training and development.
• Acts as a liaison to other organizations and departments, general public and community advisory committees as required, including answering questions regarding activities and programs, resolving conflicts, as required.
• Assists in preparing program budgets including determining services, capital purchases and staffing levels. Monitors program expenditures ensuring remains within budget. Evaluates programs and prepares quarterly reports including showing numbers of participants, revenues and expenses.
• Develops and coordinates promotional programs such as website updates, social media content suggestions, special brochures and flyers including distributing press releases to radio stations, newspapers and other media contacts; and, may prepare and distribute electronic newsletters to program participants and staff.
• Follows all City and Department policies and procedures
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Aquatics focus: 

• Oversees and develops aquatics programs for both indoor and outdoor swim facilities including planning and scheduling classes, special events, Lake Oswego School District swimming and water polo events and programs. 
• Determines fees for programs based on evaluating past program expenses and distributes rosters to instructors.
• Oversees hiring of lifeguard staff, water safety instructors, and aquatic fitness instructors and shift coordinators and ensures proper training., schedules work shifts, and approves timecards.
• Ensures the aquatic facilities are safe and well maintained in coordination with Parks and Recreation Management team members and facility staff. 

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation with a Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation, Recreation Management or Leisure Services and four years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Licensing and Other Requirements:
Positions in this classification require the ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and ability to meet the City’s driving standards.
 
Aquatics Supervisor position requires American Red Cross Lifeguard Management Training Certificate, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers (CPRO) training, Water Safety Instructor Certification, Lifeguarding Instructor Certification and must have Aquatic Facility Operator or Certified Pool Operator certification within 6 months of hire.
 For a complete list of the essential duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, and physical and mental demands please review the complete job description at www.ci.oswego.or.us/hr.Application Process: You may visit our web site at www.ci.oswego.or.us/jobs to access the online application process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. The City application must be submitted to by: 5:00 P.M. Friday, May 24, 2024