Recreation Supervisor - Aquatics

RECREATION SUPERVISOR- CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

Position:

Recreation Supervisor-Aquatics

Department:

Aquatics

Reports to:

Recreation Manager

Location:

Status:

Full-Time, Exempt

Hourly Wage:

$60,000-$88,000 Annually (hiring range: $60,000-$74,000)

Under the direction of the Guest Experience Manager, oversees daily operations of the Aquatics Division, including staffing, scheduling, programming support, safety/risk management, water quality compliance, facility oversight, and customer. Coordinates with internal departments and community partners to promote and expand aquatics programs and facility use. Serves as a supervisor-on-duty as assigned.

• Manage day-to-day aquatics operations, including staff supervision, coverage, and on-site problem resolution.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, train, schedule, evaluate, and discipline staff in coordination with the Guest Experience Manager and HR policies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and industry safety standards.
• Coordinate and maintain required certifications and training (e.g., lifeguard, swim instructor, CPR/AED); schedule and document in‑service training, drills, and staff meetings.
• Implement and oversee risk management and Emergency Action Plans; lead safety audits, incident reviews, and corrective action plans.
• Conduct regular facility inspections; coordinate cleaning, maintenance, and repairs; ensure the facility is safe, staffed, and ready for public use.
• Oversee water safety rules and patron conduct; respond to patron concerns and resolve complaints with professionalism and consistency.
• Support program delivery and outcomes: coordinate schedules for lessons/programs, ensure quality instruction and coverage, and substitute for instructors as needed.
• Manage point of sale, Active Net data entry/outcomes
• Maintain records and reporting (e.g., attendance, incident reports, certification tracking, staff performance documentation, inventories, and operational metrics).
• Support budget administration (supplies, purchasing requests, staffing allocations); monitor expenses and recommend operational efficiencies.
• Budget preparation and management
• Assist with marketing and outreach efforts to promote aquatics programs and facilities; coordinate with schools and community organizations to increase participation.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Ensure water quality and facility safety requirements are met, including oversight of chemical testing documentation, logs, and coordination with maintenance/operations for corrective action.
• Ensure required signage, safety equipment, and lifeguard/rescue equipment are present, operational, and inspected.
• Document and report incidents, injuries, rule violations, and emergencies; ensure timely completion of required forms and notifications.

• Directly supervises assigned aquatics staff (e.g., lifeguards, instructors, head guards, as applicable).
• Approves time entries and schedules; ensures adequate staffing for operating hours, programs, special events, and emergencies. Substitutes for lifeguards and staff as needed.
• Conducts coaching, one‑on‑ones, and performance evaluations; supports merit‑based planning as applicable.
• Provides consistent enforcement of policies and standards; recommends corrective action up to and including dismissal in coordination with the Guest Experience Manager/HR.

• Prepare long range, viable plans for applicable programs and needs assessment for the functional areas of responsibility.
• Strive to position the correct people in the correct place in order to avert attention to the exponential growth of EPRD aquatics.
• Implement and supervise Risk Management plans, allowing for a safe environment for employees and visitors.
• Review and assist in the administration of applicable budget on a consistent, regular basis.
• Evaluates programs to effectively meet community needs and to ensure maximum utilization of staff, resources and equipment.
• Assist the Marketing and Recreation Manager in the conceptualization of marketing strategies aimed promoting EPRD aquatic…