Position Description

Salary Grade: 12
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $54,863 - $65,836 Annually
Full Range: $54,863 - $76,809 Annually
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.
The Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Department is seeking an Aquatics Program Manager to join our team! Under the general direction of the Recreation Superintendent, the Aquatics Program Manager will establish goals and objectives, and plan, develop, implement, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate all aquatic programs and opportunities across our aquatic facilities. This role involves leading the recruitment, certification, hiring, training, scheduling, supervision, and evaluation of the Pima County Lifeguard team. Additionally, the manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of public swimming pools, including partnerships with aquatic agencies and stakeholders, managing eight (8) seasonal public swimming pools and one (1) year-round public swimming pool.
This position with rotating days to include weekends, and both day and evening hours, is in the Recreation Division of the Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Department.

Duties/Responsibilities

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Responsible for the recruitment, certification, hiring, training, scheduling, supervision, and evaluation of aquatic staff;
• Develops, plans, markets, registers, organizes, coordinates, and administers assigned aquatic program activities; assists the Recreation Superintendent in the development, execution, and evaluation of assigned aquatic program goals and objectives;
• Manages the day-to-day aquatic activities year-round including safety protocols at each assigned aquatic facility;
• Responsible for the certified training of swim lesson instructor trainers and lifeguard instructors; supervises the lifeguard training team for all classes taught; manages Pima County authorized provider agreements ensuring compliant certification;
• Participates in and teaches aquatic and safety certification trainings, as necessary;
• Supervises the safety of each aquatic facility which includes coordinating staff trainings and compliance with local and state health code regulations for a public swimming pool;
• Represents the organization at various community events, aquatic awareness activities, meetings, committees, and task forces; promotes existing and new aquatic programs and/or policies;
• Assists the Recreation Superintendent in managing relationships with internal/external aquatic partnerships, stakeholders, and customer service;
• Assists in the development of the aquatics budget and supervises the monitoring and administration of aquatic funds, the collection of revenue at each assigned aquatic facility; provides cost projections, revenue reports, statistical reports, and maintains aquatic unit records retention as necessary;
• Monitors and maintains inventories of pool equipment and supplies for each assigned aquatic facility and/or program.

Minimum Qualifications

(1) A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public recreation administration, business management or a related field as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment, AND three (3) years of experience in the field of aquatics with increasing responsibility, which includes a minimum of two (2) years in a supervisory capacity.
OR:
(2) Five (5) years relevant experience (or combination of education and work experience) in the field of aquatics with increasing responsibility, which includes a minimum of two (2) years in a supervisory capacity

• Minimum three (3) years experience supervising a lifeguard team of ten (10) or more.
• Experience supervising two (2) or more aquatic programs: swim team, swim lessons, junior lifeguarding, lifeguard training, or water aerobics.
• Experience working with computer programs and other systems designed to track timekeeping, expenses and revenues, online registration, or purchases and work orders.
• Current certification as an American Red Lifeguard Instructor Trainer.
• Current certification as a Starfish Aquatics Institute Swim Lesson Instructor Trainer.

Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certificates: Current Lifeguard Instructor and Water Safety Instructor certification required at the time of appointment. Starfish Institute Water Safety Instructor Trainer and American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer certification required within 12 months of hire date. Some positions may require Certified Pool Operator (CPO) and/or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) Certification after appointment. Valid driver license is required at time of application.Valid AZdriver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.

Special Notice Items: Must be able to perform and execute the essential job functions of a Lifeguard I, Lifeguard II, and Lifeguard III as necessary to ensure pool safety and the effective service of the aquatics operation. As a condition of employment or continued employment, positions within this classification may be required to submit to a criminal history background check with state and federal agencies pursuant to A.R.S. 41-1750 and Public Law 92-544. Must be able to work independently at times with minimal supervision