Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Exact $52,954.27
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
El Paso County is a government entity dedicated to providing a wide array of public services and recreational opportunities to its residents. Among its numerous facilities and programs, the Aquatics Center plays a pivotal role in promoting water safety, health, and enjoyment throughout the community. The Ascarate Aquatics Center, along with regional pools managed by the County, offer residents access to well-maintained aquatic facilities that encourage swimming, aquatic fitness, and leisure. As a part of this commitment, the County invests in skilled leadership to ensure the highest standards of pool operations, safety protocols, and community programming are consistently met or exceeded. The County emphasizes not only safety and regulatory compliance but also customer service excellence, community engagement, and continuous staff development.
The Aquatics Manager role at El Paso County is a critical leadership position responsible for directing and supervising all activities relating to the operations and management of aquatic facilities including the Ascarate Aquatics Center and other regional pools. This position oversees a team of lifeguards and other pool staff, ensuring the enforcement of County and departmental regulations, policies, and best practices. The Aquatics Manager’s duties are comprehensive and include supervising staff, developing operational plans, managing budgets, scheduling, and ensuring water quality and safety standards are consistently upheld. The role requires a strong foundation in aquatics management, including certified pool operator knowledge, lifesaving techniques, and emergency response capabilities.
In addition to operational oversight, the Aquatics Manager is tasked with promoting and coordinating aquatic programs such as Learn to Swim, safety training including CPR and First Aid, and managing special events held at the County pools. This includes liaising with other aquatic operators to stay current with health department regulations and implementing new programs to enhance community engagement. The manager is also involved in conducting inspections, maintaining chemical balances in pools, supervising maintenance activities, and ensuring compliance with local rules, such as those governing boating and lake safety.
The role demands leadership skills to motivate and manage staff effectively, promoting a high-quality work culture focused on training, mentorship, and professional development. It requires exceptional communication skills, both oral and written, as well as strong customer service orientation. The Aquatics Manager must demonstrate the ability to handle stressful situations calmly and efficiently, particularly in emergencies involving injuries or safety incidents. Collaboration with other county departments, vendors, and members of the public is essential to the success of this position.
Employment in this role involves working flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, with occasional travel to various pool locations within El Paso County. The position requires possession or the ability to obtain necessary certifications including a Certified Pool Operators License (CPO), American Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Certifications. A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are also prerequisites.
In summary, the Aquatics Manager at El Paso County is a multifaceted leadership role vital to the delivery of safe, efficient, and community-driven aquatic services. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to public health and safety through expert management, staff development, and community programming in the vibrant aquatic facilities of El Paso County.
The Aquatics Manager role at El Paso County is a critical leadership position responsible for directing and supervising all activities relating to the operations and management of aquatic facilities including the Ascarate Aquatics Center and other regional pools. This position oversees a team of lifeguards and other pool staff, ensuring the enforcement of County and departmental regulations, policies, and best practices. The Aquatics Manager’s duties are comprehensive and include supervising staff, developing operational plans, managing budgets, scheduling, and ensuring water quality and safety standards are consistently upheld. The role requires a strong foundation in aquatics management, including certified pool operator knowledge, lifesaving techniques, and emergency response capabilities.
In addition to operational oversight, the Aquatics Manager is tasked with promoting and coordinating aquatic programs such as Learn to Swim, safety training including CPR and First Aid, and managing special events held at the County pools. This includes liaising with other aquatic operators to stay current with health department regulations and implementing new programs to enhance community engagement. The manager is also involved in conducting inspections, maintaining chemical balances in pools, supervising maintenance activities, and ensuring compliance with local rules, such as those governing boating and lake safety.
The role demands leadership skills to motivate and manage staff effectively, promoting a high-quality work culture focused on training, mentorship, and professional development. It requires exceptional communication skills, both oral and written, as well as strong customer service orientation. The Aquatics Manager must demonstrate the ability to handle stressful situations calmly and efficiently, particularly in emergencies involving injuries or safety incidents. Collaboration with other county departments, vendors, and members of the public is essential to the success of this position.
Employment in this role involves working flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, with occasional travel to various pool locations within El Paso County. The position requires possession or the ability to obtain necessary certifications including a Certified Pool Operators License (CPO), American Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Certifications. A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are also prerequisites.
In summary, the Aquatics Manager at El Paso County is a multifaceted leadership role vital to the delivery of safe, efficient, and community-driven aquatic services. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to public health and safety through expert management, staff development, and community programming in the vibrant aquatic facilities of El Paso County.
Job Requirements
- Must have or obtain a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
- must possess or obtain Certified Pool Operators License
- must have current American Red Cross Lifeguard First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certifications by time of hire
- graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Recreation or closely related field
- six years of progressively responsible experience in aquatics including two years in a supervisory capacity
- ability to swim and rescue distressed persons
- ability to pass a criminal background investigation
- availability to work holidays evenings and weekends
- willingness to drive to other pool locations throughout the county
Job Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Recreation or closely related field
- six years of progressively responsible experience in aquatics including two years in a supervisory capacity
- or any equivalent combination of training education and experience
- must have or obtain a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
- must possess or obtain Certified Pool Operators License
- current American Red Cross Lifeguard First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certifications by time of hire
- knowledge of aquatics facilities and equipment pool operations and water chemistry
- knowledge of water safety and health regulations aquatic programming and competitive swimming requirements
- knowledge of aquatics lifesaving techniques first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques
- understanding of principles of supervision organization administration and training
- skills in leadership staff supervision training and evaluation
- ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- ability to handle crisis calmly and logically
- ability to swim and rescue distressed persons using rescue techniques and equipment
- proficiency in event planning coordination preparation and setup
- ability to establish and maintain cooperative effective working relationships
Job Duties
- Supervises department employees including assigning and reviewing work training providing input on performance evaluations and making recommendations on hiring terminating and disciplining personnel
- plans directs and coordinates through subordinate-level staff the department work plan meets with management staff to identify and resolve problems assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility and reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures
- monitors and tracks employee work times
- demonstrates leadership and ability to deliver efficiency and quality at the highest of standards
- motivates and works with employees to correct deficiencies
- assists with managing the career development and performance of staff assigned
- prepares unit budget subject to administrative review reviews and approves pool operations expenditures prepares specifications for the purchase of pool and office supplies and equipment
- responsible for ticket sales and cash receipts including ensuring daily deposits are accurate
- maintains files and records including disciplinary and incident reports count sheets inventory requests and projected times
- manages employee work schedules and completes daily time sheets
- substitutes for co-workers during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations
- conducts periodic inspections of swimming pools facilities and equipment to assure that established standards are maintained coordinates maintenance and repair of swimming facilities and equipment
- supervises the aquatics safety training program enforces safe working practices and procedures including First Aid/CPR emergency Water Safety Lifeguard Training and Basic Water Safety
- conducts surveys and compiles data for the preparation of reports
- maintains pool chemicals and temperature levels designated by Health Department
- monitors lake area and assures enforcement of Ascarate Lake Rules and Regulation checks boaters for current registration for their watercraft allows prescribed number of watercraft on the lake at one time hands out boater schedules ensures all boaters have appropriate sound equipment such as transom header systems for muffler or sound baffling devices and other equipment such as "down flag" for water skiing boaters
- ensures boaters jet skiers follow all safety regulations including use of life jackets and possessing a driver's license
- enforces "No Consumption of Alcohol Beverages" rule
- evaluates cause of major injuries and recommends policy changes
- serves as liaison with other aquatic operations to ensure county is up to date on health department regulations and initiates new programs
- identifies service groups prior to each season with special promotional enticements to utilize county pools
- serves as coordinator for Learn to Swim programs at all county pools
- manages event management duties related to use of county pools
- develops and implements operational procedures and emergency action plans and oversees operating policies and procedures
- commits to providing excellent customer service and demonstrates commitment through team and individual efforts
- creates a high quality work culture through training mentoring and developing leadership management and technical skills including safety related training
- accepts payments collects fees for returned checks
- ensures monies are balanced and prepared for armored car pickup
- oversees security of premises locks doors at closing time secures unfinished work sets burglar alarm
- assists with promoting marketing and coordination of county facilities events and programs
- works with programming partners clients vendors maintenance and operational staff to ensure quality outcomes
- ensures proper event certification processes
- assists in providing vision and leadership in administering comprehensive special events and sports program including operations facilities personnel budgeting policy development marketing and supervision
- performs other related duties as assigned
- may work weekends and holidays
- drives to other pool locations throughout the county
- participates as Disaster Service Worker during emergencies
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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