Assistant Facilities Manager

Arlington County VA
Arlington, VA

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The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center is seeking an Assistant Facility Manager to manage a year-round aquatic facility, cultivate community relationships, interact with patrons of the facility daily, and support the dynamic programming. The Assistant Facility Manager will report to the General Manager and work with other assistant managers and oversee customer service representatives and lifeguards.

The Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center features a World Aquatics-compliant 50-meter competition pool with diving boards, whirlpool, and adjustable bulkheads for competitive swimming, water polo, and synchronized swimming. The facility also includes a leisure pool with a splash pad, water slide, lap lanes, swimming lessons areas, in-water sports, and a lazy river. Additional amenities include an 8,000-square-foot fitness center, group exercise studio, and reservable community rooms for meetings and gatherings.

Specific duties include:

  • Oversee daily aquatic facility operations and staff activities;
  • Hire, manage, and train lifeguards, facility and front desk staff, and customer service teams;
  • Ensure compliance with water safety and operational regulations;
  • Support aquatic programming and year-round facility management;
  • Monitor pump room operations, chemical balancing, and filtration systems;
  • Submit maintenance requests, incident reports, and safety concerns;
  • Manage reservations, registrations, and communications using RecTrac and Microsoft Office Suite;
  • Respond to customer inquiries, conduct tours, and promote safe facility use; 
  • Coordinate event setup, breakdown, purchasing, and cash-handling procedures; and
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned. 

DPR promotes wellness and vitality through dynamic programs and attractive public spaces. Our facilities range from parks, sports fields, nature and community centers to playgrounds, and a skate park. We are stewards to the County’s natural resources and provide affordable recreational programs and services for people of all ages, abilities, and interests.

  • Computer Proficiency
  • Customer Service
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Mathematics
  • Problem Solving
  • Reading and Writing
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