Seasonal Aquatics Program Coordinator

General Description:

Looking for a leadership role that goes beyond a typical job? The City of North Port is seeking a Seasonal Aquatics Program Coordinator to keep our aquatic programs running smoothly, safely, and successfully. This six-month position is ideal for someone who enjoys planning programs, supporting staff, and staying actively involved on deck, all while gaining valuable, hands‑on experience in aquatics operations.

• Develops, plans, promotes, implements, and reviews many aquatics programs, activities, and special events.
• Assists with maintaining a safe aquatic facility which may include providing work direction to staff, providing real time feedback, and noting suggestions and comments for supervisor’s review.
• Recruits, trains, and supervises staff on operational procedures and policies.
• Monitors program and facility budgets and tracks revenue expenditures and procurement needs.
• Serves as first-level contact responding and documenting incidents that may occur when other lifeguard staff needs assistance.
• May assist with implementing in‑service training sessions, swimming/ recreational programs, and events.
• Ensures that medical assistance, including CPR and First Aid, is readily available and follows appropriate reporting requirements when necessary.
• Generates reports and drafts memorandums and correspondence as needed.
• Maintains and tracks appropriate records and documentation.
• Develop public relations strategies and promotional materials.
• Attend monthly in‑service training.
• Attend and coordinate in‑service training sessions, swimming/recreational programs, and events.

These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned, including City‑directed work assignments in the event of a declared emergency.

• Knowledge of the aquatics field.
• Knowledge of budget development and management.
• Skilled in using small office equipment, including copy machines or multi‑line telephone systems.
• Skilled in using computers for data entry, word processing, and accounting.
• Ability to organize and communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other government agencies and the public, especially the youth.
• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to understand and enforce rules and regulations.
• Ability to this clearly in emergencies when necessary.
• Ability to plan, organize, and use mature judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions following established policy.
• Ability to physically perform all skills required of a lifeguard.
• Must be able to meet the ARC Lifeguard prerequisites.
• Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere in the zone of responsibility, with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university in recreation, physical education, education, or public administration.
• Two (2) years of experience in aquatics programming, including planning, organizing, and instruction.
• Two (2) years of paid lifeguard experience or previous lifeguard supervisory experience required.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Current nationally accredited Lifeguard Certification and or First Aid and CPR.

(A comparable amount of relevant training, education and/or experience may be substituted for the above qualifications.)

• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Florida driver’s license by date of hire.
• Possession of or ability to obtain American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) and Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification or equivalent or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Aquatics Facility Operator preferred.
• Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) preferred.

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

Work typically requires constant exposure to one or more disagreeable conditions (i.e., irate customers, outdoors weather conditions, excessive noise, extreme heat, odors or dust).

This position requires constant exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment, etc.).

The City of North Port does not offer benefits to temporary employees.