Recreation Coordinator for Aquatics Department

Under the direction of the Aquatics Supervisor, the Recreation Coordinator - Aquatics coordinates and supports the daily operations, staffing, and programming across the City's aquatic facilities, including the Bob Burger Recreation Center, The Great Outdoors Waterpark, and Waneka Lake Boathouse.

This position provides hands-on leadership to full time, part time, and seasonal aquatic staff; oversees program implementation; and ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality aquatic operations and experiences for the Lafayette community.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE: Thorough knowledge of aquatic facility operations, programming, and public safety; departmental policies and procedures governing public pools, waterparks, and waterfronts; and principles and practices of aquatic program development, including swim lessons, swim team operations, and special events.

Considerable understanding of staff supervision, hiring, training, and evaluation methods; budgeting, purchasing, and administrative recordkeeping; and customer service and public relations techniques.

Working knowledge of health and safety standards related to aquatic facilities, including CPR/AED, First Aid, water quality management, and chemical handling; and proficiency in recreation management software such as RecTrac, along with standard computer applications used for scheduling, communication, and reporting.

SKILLS: Skilled in providing excellent customer service and maintaining positive community relations; communicating effectively both verbally and in writing; leading, motivating, and supporting a diverse workforce across multiple aquatic facilities; and managing multiple projects and priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

ABILITIES: Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate a comprehensive aquatics program that includes daily operations, staffing, and programming across several facilities; recruit, train, schedule, and supervise full-time, part-time, and seasonal aquatic personnel; assist with budget preparation, purchasing, and financial tracking for aquatic programs and operations; and develop and implement operational and programmatic procedures to ensure safety, efficiency, and quality.

Ability to evaluate program participation, facility use, staff performance and make recommendations for improvement; interpret and enforce City and departmental policies in a consistent and fair manner; and exercise sound judgment and initiative in resolving problems and making decisions.

Must be able to adapt to changing priorities, facility needs, and seasonal demands; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other departments, outside agencies, and the public; and respond effectively to operational issues and eme

TRAINING: Any combination of experience and education equivalent to the completion of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Recreation Management or a closely related field.

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