Aquatics Manager - Aquaplex

Job Summary

Make a splash with the City of Hampton! We’re seeking an experienced and passionate Aquatics Manager to lead operations at the Hampton Aquaplex. In this role, you’ll supervise, coordinate, and organize a variety of aquatic programs while managing competitive swimming, recreation, and other aquatic activities. You will be committed to safety, exceptional customer service, and creating outstanding aquatic experiences for the community.

The purpose of the position is to perform supervisory and recreational work in coordinating, supervising, organizing and managing competitive swimming, aquatics programming, recreational aquatic activities, staff training and community events at the Hampton Virginia Aquaplex.

As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer and a designated Military Spouse-Friendly Employer, we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, recognizing the unique skills and experiences that military families bring.

• Completion of a standard high school course of study or GED. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Parks and Recreation, Leisure Services, Outdoor Education, or a related field of study preferred.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience planning and directing community aquatic facilities, including a minimum of three (3) years of experience supervising the work of others.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Thorough knowledge of aquatics safety principles and practices, life savers techniques, pool operations, and aquatic recreation programming is required.
• Requires considerable knowledge of fiscal concepts necessary for the formulation and implementation of the aquatics budget, grant acquisitions, and other related matters.
• Experience in a municipal government setting is preferred.
• Must possess a current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.
• This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City’s current substance abuse policy.
• Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

• May require working beyond a 40-hour workweek to include nights, weekends, holidays and on-call emergency standby.
• Requires effective communication with internal and external customers.
• Must have the ability to comprehend, interpret and apply laws, regulations, and procedures relating to Parks and Recreation.
• The incumbent may be considered “essential personnel” during city emergency situations, or at the direction of the City Manager or designee, which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

• Sentara Health Medical Insurance
• Optum Rx
• Delta Dental Insurance
• Anthem Blue View Vision
• FSA Reimbursement accounts
• Standard:
  Accident and Critical Illness
• Trust Mark Universal Life Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Virginia 529
• Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA
• Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
• Other forms of leave include:
  • Maternity Leave
  • Parental Bonding Leave
  • Care for Sick Parent Leave
  • Birthday Leave
  • Personal day (available every quarter)

• New Year’s Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• President’s Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans’ Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
• Employee’s birthday
• Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.

• A tax‐deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation . An after-‐tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. For more information, see the VRS website.
• Training and Career Development:
  The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through educational programs leading to a degree, skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license, and coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. The City offers additional training opportunities in technology, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.
• Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-‐tax basis.
• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family. , or Sentara EAP website.)
• Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.
• Workers’ Compensation coverage is provided where appropriate.