Aquatics Coordinator

City of Laguna Beach•Laguna Beach, CA

14h

About The Position

The City of Laguna Beach is hiring an Aquatics Coordinator to lead aquatic and recreation programs and oversee daily pool operations. The coordinator will work closely with the Laguna Beach Unified School District and the aquatics community, provide customer service, mentor and manage approximately 20 year-round staff and up to 50 seasonal staff, teach swim lessons, and help coordinate water sports, special events, and summer camps. The City's pool facility is undergoing a complete renovation coordinated by the Laguna Beach Unified School District. During the project, the coordinator will continue aquatics programming, keep the community updated, and help prepare for the facility's scheduled opening in summer 2027. Responsibilities include developing facility policies and procedures, hiring and training staff, and coordinating summer swim lessons and other community programming. The position requires at least two years of experience in organized recreation work. A bachelor's degree or equivalent in Recreation or Social Services is desired. A valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record are required. Lifeguard/CPR/AED/First Aid/Emergency Oxygen certifications are required by appointment; Lifeguard Instructor and Water Safety Instructor certifications and Certified Pool Operator or Aquatics Facility Operator certification must be obtained within the first six months of employment. The recruitment may establish an eligibility list for future vacancies in the same or lower classifications.

Requirements

At least two years of experience in organized recreation work.
A valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Lifeguard, CPR, AED, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen certifications by time of appointment.
Lifeguard Instructor and Water Safety Instructor certifications within the first six months of employment.
Certified Pool Operator or Aquatics Facility Operator certification within the first six months of employment.
Relevant capabilities include customer focus, strong communication, self-management, conflict handling, adaptability, professional integrity and ethics, responsibility and dependability, teamwork, planning and prioritization, a positive can-do attitude, and mentoring and training part-time staff.

Nice To Haves

Education equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Recreation or Social Services is desired.

Responsibilities

Lead aquatic and recreation programs and oversee daily pool operations.
Work closely with the Laguna Beach Unified School District and the aquatics community during the pool renovation project.
Keep the community updated on the facility renovation process and maintain continued aquatics programming.
Mentor and manage approximately 20 year-round staff and up to 50 staff during summer months.
Teach swim lessons and coordinate water sports, summer swim lessons, and other community programming.
Develop policies and procedures for the new facility.
Hire and train staff for the new facility.
Support the recreation division with special events and summer camps.
Provide excellent customer service.