Aquatic Supervisor

City of Newport•Pool, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aquatic Supervisor provides hands-on leadership for the Newport Aquatic Center, ensuring smooth daily operations, a strong safety culture, reliable facility systems, and seamless aquatic programming. The role supervises and develops lifeguards, swim instructors, and support staff; coordinates scheduling, vendors, projects, maintenance, and budgeting; and helps maintain a clean, safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for patrons and staff. The supervisor performs lifeguard duties, pool surveillance, swim instruction, water safety education, and emergency response as needed, while maintaining required certifications. The position also collaborates with department leadership to improve aquatic programs and facility operations in support of community recreation goals. The minimum education and experience requirement is an equivalent combination that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. A typical qualification is an Associate’s Degree and seven years of related experience, including four years in a management or supervisory capacity. A valid Oregon Driver’s License and specified aquatic, safety, and instructor certifications are required at hire. A Bachelor’s Degree and Swim Lessons Program Instructor qualification are desirable. The work takes place primarily indoors in a recreational/swimming pool setting. Physical demands include frequent sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching, communication, and object manipulation; frequently lifting or moving materials up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 60 pounds; operating a motorized vehicle; and using office and recreational equipment. Hazards include chemicals, fumes, wet and slippery surfaces, and swimming pools.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree and seven years of related experience, including four years in a management or supervisory capacity, as a typical qualification; equivalent combinations of education and experience may qualify.
Valid Oregon Driver’s License at time of hire.
CPR/First Aid certification at time of hire.
Lifeguard and Lifeguard Instructor certifications at time of hire.
Certified Pool Operator certification at time of hire.
First Aid and First Aid Instructor certifications at time of hire.
Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification at time of hire.
Knowledge of aquatics programs, including their principles, terminology, techniques, methods, supplies, equipment, rules, and skills.
Knowledge of CPR, AED, First Aid, and oxygen administration practices and techniques.
Knowledge of supervising aquatic and other recreational activities, recreation-program objectives, management techniques, basic accounting, and business practices.
Knowledge of state health and safety regulations related to aquatics facility staffing and operations.
Skill using personal computers, related software, standard office equipment, swimming pool equipment, and parks and recreation equipment.
Strong time management, analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills; customer service orientation; management, team-building, and conflict-resolution skills; and leadership ability.
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; business English, spelling, and punctuation competence; and sound reasoning, analysis, decision-making, problem-solving, judgment, and professionalism.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city management, employees, Council members, other entities, city officials, and the public.
Ability to supervise staff and efficiently instruct and supervise aquatic and other recreation programs.
Ability to work independently and within a group, communicate complex material clearly, and elicit information and cooperation from individuals and groups.
Ability to function amid interruptions and conflicting demands, apply laws and procedures with sound judgment, maintain required confidentiality, and physically perform essential job functions.
Ability to operate a motorized vehicle and interact with and use parks and recreation equipment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree.
Swim Lessons Program Instructor qualification.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, mentoring, and supervision for lifeguards, swim instructors, and support staff.
Oversee daily Aquatic Center operations, including scheduling, staffing, workflow coordination, and operational decisions.
Manage vendor relationships, coordinate service visits, and ensure contracted work is completed on time.
Plan, track, and report on seasonal projects and facility improvements.
Support budgeting by monitoring expenses, forecasting operational needs, purchasing cost-effectively, and maintaining accurate records.
Oversee pool chemistry and facility systems, conduct safety inspections, and enforce operational and regulatory requirements.
Perform routine maintenance on pools, filtration systems, pumps, chemical control units, chemical feeder systems, and other aquatic equipment.
Inspect the facility and proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve maintenance and safety concerns.
Perform lifeguard duties and pool surveillance as needed while maintaining required certifications.
Provide swim instruction and water safety education when needed, teach lessons, enforce pool rules, perform rescues, and administer First Aid and CPR.
Lead emergency response and take responsibility during incidents and accidents, including reporting and documentation.
Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patrons and staff.
Deliver customer service and build positive relationships with community members, guests, and program participants.
Assist with recruiting, hiring, training, evaluating, scheduling, and developing aquatic staff.
Collaborate with department leadership to enhance aquatic programs, improve facility operations, and support community recreation goals.