Aquatics Program Coordinator

Reston Association•Reston, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about creating safe, welcoming spaces for your community? At Reston Association (RA), we’re committed to enhancing the quality of life for Reston residents through outstanding programs, exceptional services, and dedicated stewardship of the community’s natural and recreational resources. As the community's steward, RA is responsible for maintaining the quality of life in Reston, chiefly by caring for and administering the community's most precious asset-its real property. At RA, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are actively seeking an Aquatics Program Coordinator to join our Aquatics team! This role is ideal for experienced lifeguards and instructors who are ready to expand their impact through administrative support, program coordination, and leadership in special events and seasonal operations. The Aquatics Program Coordinator supports all programs across the Aquatics department and works closely with professional staff to ensure our Service Standards, Safe, Clean, Friendly, Fun, are met or exceeded at all facilities and events. This includes supporting water aerobics and pool party programs, assisting with swim lesson coordination, overseeing boat rental operations, and organizing lifeguard training logistics. The role also may involve providing backup instruction as needed and coordination and operation of special events. Additional responsibilities include assisting with seasonal hiring, managing registration software, data entry, inventory management, fee collection, and customer service. This position is perfect for an organized individual who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys working with youth-based staff, and is ready to take on a leadership role in both administrative and operational capacities. Candidates must hold a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification, American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor certification, Water Safety Instructor certification, and water aerobics instructor certification (preferred) and are expected to consistently demonstrate the skills outlined in their certifications, adhere to all standards and protocols associated with it, and maintain its validity through ongoing compliance and renewal as required. This position offers 35-40 hours per week, from May – September, with additional remote hours available in April. Evening, weekend and holiday shifts are required to support department operations and special events. These hours depend on operational needs and are subject to change. Aquatics Seasonal Leadership staff are required to attend all mandatory meetings and training sessions as discussed during the interview process. The position is allowed 10-days of unpaid vacation time, in addition to your regularly scheduled days off and no more than 7 consecutive vacation days may be taken at one time. Hourly wage will be based on the candidate’s experience, education, and overall fit for the role.

Requirements

Age 18+
High diploma or GED (plus 2 years of related administrative experience preferred)
Confident and mature with strong interpersonal skills
Comfortable providing high-quality customer service to a diverse population
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Ability to manage complex documents, analyze information and prepare reports
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Valid drivers license and clean driving record
Physical ability to move up to 50 lbs, hear whistle alerts from 50 yards, see hand gestures from 25 yards. (Corrective eyewear and assistance devices are permitted)
Current certifications in: American Red Cross Lifeguarding (training provided upon initial hire) American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) (training provided upon initial hire) Current or ability to obtain nationally recognized Water Safety Instructor certification (training provided upon initial hire)

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in Programming or Parks and Recreation
Nationally recognized certification from a training agency in Aquatics or In-Water Exercise (preferred)
water aerobics instructor certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

Supports all programs across the Aquatics department
Works closely with professional staff to ensure our Service Standards, Safe, Clean, Friendly, Fun, are met or exceeded at all facilities and events
Supporting water aerobics and pool party programs
Assisting with swim lesson coordination
Overseeing boat rental operations
Organizing lifeguard training logistics
Providing backup instruction as needed
Coordination and operation of special events
Assisting with seasonal hiring
Managing registration software
Data entry
Inventory management
Fee collection
Customer service