Recreation Aquatics Manager; Class Code 6151

the job involves professional and supervisory recreation work in the oversight of the nordc pool operations and staffing; and related duties as required.

• three (3) years paid lifeguard experience or one (1) year of lifeguard supervisory experience.
• possession of a current, nationally recognized lifeguard training certification from a professional provider.
• possession of a current, nationally recognized water safety and/or swim instructor certification from a professional provider.
• possession of a current, nationally recognized community first aid and cpr for the professional rescuer certification from a professional provider.*
• a high school diploma or g.e.d.*
• four (4) years of experience in aquatic management or a closely related field.**

* prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education and certifications claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.

** an associate's degree or sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience in aquatics management.

this position requires a one (1) year probationary period.

a rating of training and experience, weighted 100%. All related previous experience will be considered for qualification purposes; however, credit on the rating of training and experience will only be given for experience gained within the last ten (10) years.

this is an original entrance examination.

the city of new orleans is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry. Requests for alternate format or accommodations should be directed to shana parker at  or tty/voice at  or .

domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. However, all new full-time employees hired into this classification on or after january 1, 2013 must be domiciled in orleans parish within 180 days of hire. Airport and public safety employees are excluded from this provision.

additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case‑by‑case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.

domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application**. Residency requirements are waived for all sewerage and water board of new orleans positions vacant and advertised for at least 90 days. Employees hired under this waiver remain exempt from the city’s residency requirement for the duration of their employment at the sewerage and water board. (la r.s. 33:4076).

additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case‑by‑case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.

the hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant’s criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history.

Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.

applications will not be accepted if received after the closing date or after the stated maximum number of applications has been received, as specified on this announcement. All minimum qualification requirements for examinations must be met by the final filing date unless otherwise specified on this announcement.

the department of city civil service cannot be responsible for failure of the applicant to…