Recreation Coordinator - Aquatics and Fitness

Under the general direction of the Assistant Park and Recreation Director and Recreation Program Supervisor, the Recreation Coordinator – Aquatics and Fitness is responsible for planning, coordinating, supervising, and evaluating aquatic and fitness programs, special events, and daily Recreation Center operations. This position ensures safe, high-quality programming and positive customer experiences while supervising staff and supporting overall facility operations. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Lead, train, schedule, supervise, and assist with recruiting aquatic and recreation staff.
• Plan and teach Lifeguard Training, Water Safety Instructor (WSI), CPR/AED, First Aid, and other health and safety certification courses.
• Design, coordinate, implement, and conduct regular in-service training for fitness instructors, lifeguards, and water safety instructors.
• Plan, develop, coordinate, administer, promote, and evaluate aquatic and fitness programs, orientations, and special events.
• Assist with daily Recreation Center operations, including member services and public relations activities.
• Provide high-quality customer service to members, participants, volunteers, and the general public.
• Schedule and promote recreation programs and fitness classes for all ages and ability levels.
• Routinely inspect aquatic and fitness equipment to ensure safe operation; coordinate maintenance and assist with equipment purchasing as needed.
• Teach fitness classes and swimming lessons as needed and provide on-site program oversight.
• Monitor and enforce pool safety policies, procedures, and health code requirements.
• Maintain accurate records including schedules, rosters, and certifications.
• Works evenings and weekends as required.
• Prepare and submit program budget recommendations and monitor expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budgets.
• Adhere to all City safety practices and procedures and attend required training.
• Support the Recreation Program Supervisor with overall programming and perform other duties as assigned.

The aforementioned functions are normal for this position. They are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA’s)

• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills (oral and written).
• Strong leadership, organizational, and supervisory skills.
• Ability to instruct and motivate participants in a positive, non-intimidating environment.
• Ability to evaluate staff performance, make sound decisions, solve problems, and serve as a professional role model.
• Self-motivated, detail oriented, and able to work independently.
• Ability to remain current on trends and safety practices in aquatics and fitness programming.
• Knowledge of aquatic operations, pool systems, fitness equipment, and aquatic programming.
• Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office, recreation management software, and social media platforms.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local health and safety codes related to aquatic facilities.
• Comprehensive understanding of CPR/AED, First Aid, and water safety standards.
• Ability to maintain accurate program and membership records.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services, Sports Management, Physical Education, Exercise Science, or a related field is required.
• One (1) year of supervisory experience and one (1) year of prior teaching or instructional experience are required.
• Five (5) years of directly related and progressively responsible experience may substitute for the education requirement.
• High school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license.
• Current Lifeguard, Lifeguard Instructor (LGI), Water Safety Instructor (WSI), and Group Fitness certifications are preferred, but must obtained within six (6) months of hire if not currently held.
• Accredited Personal Trainer certification is desired, but not required.

This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of in excess of 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions and frequently walking, sitting, climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment, frequently requires exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather) and exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and occasionally requires working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather) and exposure to the risk of electrical shock; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).