The City of Surprise Parks & Recreation Department is seeking a dynamic, motivated Aquatics professional to lead, elevate, and expand our swim lesson programs and water safety initiatives. We’re looking for someone who brings genuine enthusiasm for water safety, strong communication skills, and a commitment to creating exceptional learning experiences for swimmers of all ages.
This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-volume, organized program environment, values collaboration, and takes pride in delivering high-quality aquatic programs to the community.
A strong passion for aquatics and staff development is essential, along with the ability to strengthen learn-to-swim programs through thoughtful planning, effective scheduling, and comprehensive staff training. Join us in protecting our community and shaping a positive, educational, and fun aquatic environment.
Summary
Incumbents provide skilled professional recreation programming for a geographic area, several specialty fields, or a major facility. Assignment may include providing Citywide programming in several specialty fields such as special events, aquatics, special interest classes, adaptive, youth and adult sports, tennis, youth council, civic engagement initiatives, and teens. Incumbents develop and coordinate a variety of Citywide classes, programs, and events for citizens of all ages; coordinate, implement, maintain, and evaluate programs; and may oversee facility operations. Responsibilities include preparing and coordinating the master schedule; staffing specific programs, including the recruitment of instructors and officials; and supervising part time staff and volunteers. Incumbents also perform administrative duties such as compiling data, maintaining program budget, preparing reports, soliciting bids, and providing quality customer service.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree in Recreation or a related field, and three years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed in the job description.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver License.
Positions that work in licensed programs require certification in Community Infant, Child, Adult CPR, and First Aid within six months of hire.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview.
Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening may include:
- Criminal Background screening
- Drug Screen
- Education & Experience Verification
- E-Verify
- Fingerprinting
- 39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check
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The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.
