Aquatics Recreation Program Coordinator

The Parks & Community Services Department is seeking a dynamic Aquatic Recreation Program Coordinator with a proven track record of motivating staff and providing innovative approaches to meet desired goals and outcomes. The chosen candidate will support a collaborative One City organizational approach and effort to achieve high performance.

The Bellevue Aquatic Center supports a broad range of aquatic programming while serving a diverse community. The Center features two indoor pools: The Warm Springs Pool is maintained at 92º F and is used for water therapy, swim lessons, and open swim. Its accessibility features include a wheelchair ramp, gradual entry, and two lifts. The Blue Lagoon Pool is maintained at 82º F and features six, 25-yard lanes and an attached 13-foot dive tank with a diving board and water slide. This pool is used for open swim, lap swim, master’s swims, water exercise classes, swim lessons, and swim teams.

The Aquatic Recreation Program Coordinator assists the Aquatic Program Manager with program planning, supervising staff and managing the daily operations of the Bellevue Aquatic Center, seasonal swim areas at six beach parks, one boat launch, and contracted operations at two boathouses. Specifically, the Aquatic Program Coordinator will perform the following essential duties and responsibilities.

Bellevue Parks & Community Services Vision:In Bellevue everyone can connect to each other and to nature through experiences that help them to live, grow, and thrive.

Bellevue Parks & Community Services Mission:We build a healthy community through an integrated system of exceptional parks, natural areas, recreation, arts and culture, and a broad base of community services.

Bellevue Parks & Community Services Equity Statement: A System of Fairness:Equity acknowledges and removes disparities in opportunities, power, and resources so that everyone can reach their full potential to thrive. Bellevue Parks & Community Services practices equity, which is the responsibility of every individual in the department. Equitable access is a right, not a privilege, and is fundamental to our mission of serving all people. Through equitable policies and practices, we cultivate ties that connect people to the fabric of our community.

• Strategic Planning: Work collaboratively with the Aquatic Program Manager and Recreation Supervisor to develop a work plan, timeline, goals and objectives, appropriate outcomes and performance measures; ensure that performance measures and standards for program(s) are met; monitor performance; guide staff to make adjustments to program administration and strategy to ensure that standards are achieved.
• Programming: Work in tandem with the Aquatic Recreation Supervisor to develop, plan, promote, implement and review a wide range of community programs and events, with an emphasis on a robust progressive swim lesson program for all ages. Ensure programs meet the broadest needs and interests of a diverse community including equity and accessibility.
• Staff Development: Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate Aquatic staff; develop and manage staff engaged in administering programs and implementing policies and procedures.
• Facility Management: Ensure facility and program equipment are kept in safe and operable condition; work with the Aquatic Program Manager and Resource Management on facility repairs and enhancements.
• Contract/Renter Management: Review and evaluate existing operational policies, procedures and agreements related to contracted programs, services, and third-party renters use of facilities including pricing structure, fees, and schedules.
• Community Relations: Ensure positive customer relations and successful resolution of customer complaints and issues. Participate on advisory committees and program teams.
• Budget: Develop and administer program budgets, track revenue and expenditures, and recommend adjustments.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

• Works under the general supervision of the Aquatic Program Manager.
• Exercises supervision over administrative support staff, lifeguard staff, as assigned, and renter groups.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public sector organization and program operations, specifically aquatic programs.
• Knowledge of project management including planning, scheduling, monitoring, and problem solving.
• Knowledge of facility management and scheduling.
• Knowledge of the methods and procedures of program budget development and control.
• Considerable knowledge of City, state and federal laws and regulation relevant to aquatic recreation, as well as departmental policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of effective employee management and motivation.
• Knowledge of computer programs and technology relevant to the operation of a public aquatic center.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Skill in public speaking, negotiating and customer service.
• Ability to relate and work with a diverse population with a broad range of interests and needs.
• Ability to plan and conduct lifeguard in-service training sessions
• Ability to plan and conduct swimming lessons for all ages and abilities.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures to ambiguous situations.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of citizens, business partners, community groups and City staff.
• Ability to supervise the work of staff that involves coordinating, assigning, monitoring and evaluating work; hiring, training, developing, counseling and disciplining staff.
• Ability to prepare and analyze schedules, reports, policy and procedures manuals, and correspondence.

• Graduation from an accredited two-year college or university with a degree in recreation, physical education, social sciences, business or related field(s).
• Four or more years of progressively responsible related experience in aquatic management and program planning, as well as supervisory experience.
• Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Current American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguarding certifications, or the ability to acquire them within the first 6 months of employment, is required.
• ARC Lifeguarding Instructor and Instructor Trainer and Water Safety Instructor certifications preferred. Must obtain ARC Lifeguarding Instructor certification within first year of employment.
• Aquatic Facility Operator or Certified Pool Operator certifications are desirable.
• Candidate must successfully pass a criminal background check prior to being hired.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.