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Aquatics Supervisor manages operational effectiveness for Aquatics programs and services. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, exceptional organizational and customer service abilities, and a passion for promoting water safety, programs, and aquatic fitness. The Aquatics Supervisor position supervises one full-time aquatics coordinator and multiple part-time staff including lifeguards, swim instructors, swim team coach, contractors, and volunteers. This role involves a combination of administrative, supervisory, and hands-on tasks, including program development, staff supervision and management, facility operations and maintenance, and budget oversight to ensure a safe, enjoyable, and well-maintained environment for patrons. The position reports to, and receives general supervision and direction from, the General Manager.

Administrative Provide leadership and direction in the development of short- and long-range aquatic department, facility and program goals, and financial plans. Gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports, and recommendations; coordinates department activities with other departments and outside agencies as needed. Prepare monthly Aquatic Director staff report for the Board of Directors. Attend all District special events and extra activities. 

Community Relations and Public Engagement
Develop, promote, and maintain a professional attitude towards duties, customers, and coworkers to create a cohesive team atmosphere with all departments. Foster a collaborative relationship with the community in all interactions by responding to public inquiries and complaints regularly, with clear, concise, and timely communication.Serve as the primary point of community contact for aquatic facilities and programs.

Program Development and Implementation
Develop, evaluate existing programs and services, develop new aquatic programs for Fall, Winter/Spring, and Summer sessions for the District through program evaluations and statistics to ensure programs and services meet community needs. Areas of responsibility include swimming lessons, swim team, lifeguard certification and recertification, in-service training, aquatics special events, aquatics fitness classes and camps, and water safety initiatives. Ensure offerings align with community needs and encourage broad participation.

Staff Management and Development:
Provide direct supervision to the Aquatics Coordinator and indirect oversight of the Swim Coach to assist in planning, organizing, scheduling, promoting, and evaluating their areas of responsibility.Demonstrate the ability and competencies to manage staff and lead others effectively and regularly to achieve goals and program outcomes, thereby strengthening our resources and protecting the District. Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise, evaluate, and address performance issues for a diverse team of aquatic staff, including lifeguards, swim instructors, and other personnel. Provide American Red Cross Lifeguard and Swim Instructor certification and recertification courses for the community, prospective employees, and current employees. Conduct staff meetings, training sessions, and in-service sessions to maintain high standards of safety and programming quality. Assist Aquatics Coordinator in the supervision and support of the HRD Aquatic Dolphin Swim team, attending offsite and onsite swim meets as needed. 

Facility Management and Maintenance
Oversee, manage, and operate the pool as the designated Certified Pool Operator to manage water chemistry management, filtration and circulation systems, aquatics safety protocols and risk management, aquatics facility maintenance in cooperation with Maintenance Manager, and ensure legal and regulatory compliance.  Develop a working knowledge of the BECSystem5 chemical control system. Performs and documents pool safety and water quality test and conducts routine daily and weekly inspections to ensure facilities and equipment are safe, well-maintained, and in proper working condition. Participate in the development of Aquatics projects and serve as a technical resource on aquatics operations and aquatics facility-management best practices.

Budgeting and Financial Oversight
Develop, administer, and monitor the departmental budget to achieve financial goals and ensure compliance with budgeted funding. Develop, monitor, and manage the aquatics program budget, including expenditures and revenue streams for all programs and services. Perform on site cash management accounting and cost control activities; monitor revenues and expenditures in assigned areas to assure sound fiscal control; assure effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time. Maintain and control the department’s inventory; process the purchasing of supplies, materials, equipment, goods, and services for the Aquatics Department.

Safety and Risk Management
Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, health regulations, industry standards, including health codes, safety guidelines, certifications, emergency procedures, first aid, CPR, and accident. Monitor changes in laws, regulations and technology that may affect operations; recommend and/or implement policy and procedural changes after achieving management approval.   Serve as Safety officer for the District, including providing or arranging safety training and ensuring staff compliance with safety rules, regulations, and protocols. Participate in HRD Safety Committee meetings quarterly.

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation, business administration, kinesiology, public administration, or a related field; a combination of coursework and/or additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 3-4 years of progressive aquatics experience.
• 2-3 years of supervisory experience with personnel and employee support.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification including Deep Water (or equivalent). 
• Current American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Certification.
• Current American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor Certification.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification within 6 months of hire. 
• Current CPO certification.
• First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22) within 3 months of hire. 

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in Recreation or related field.
• 5-7 years of progressive aquatic experience, facility, and operations management.
• 3-4 years of supervisory experience with aquatic personnel, lifeguards, swim instructors, and swim coaches.
• Experience working within a public agency such as a city, county, or special district.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification. 
• Experience with registration software.

About Highlands Recreation District

The Highlands Recreation District is dedicated to providing beneficial and enriching programs and services to its patrons and a place to create and promote health, well-being and community. The Highlands Recreation District operates under the Community Services District law pursuant to government code 61000 et seq, for the purpose of providing recreational services within the District. Services are provided under the leadership of the General Manager and direction of an elected Board of Directors, The District was awarded a Special District Leadership Foundation’s District Transparency Certificate of Excellence.

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