Assistant Aquatics Manager

City Of Pella•Pella, IA

About The Position

The City of Pella is seeking a motivated and dependable Assistant Aquatics Manager to help oversee daily operations of its aquatics facilities and programs. This role helps ensure a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable experience for patrons of all ages. The position includes coordinating staff schedules, training and supervising lifeguards, assisting with aquatic programs and special events, monitoring facility operations and water safety, and providing excellent customer service. Applicants must meet the stated certification and licensing requirements or obtain specified certifications within the required timeframes. The role also requires a post-offer pre-employment physical assessment, background check, drug testing, and residency within 30 miles of the department location, to be established within 60 days of completing the six-month probationary period. Applications are accepted until November 30; the year is not specified.

Requirements

Ellis and Associates Lifeguard Certification, Ellis and Associates ILTP Instructor Lifeguard Certification, or the ability to obtain the required certification by the date of hire.
Possess or be able to readily obtain Certified Pool Operator certification within 60 days of hire.
Valid Iowa driver’s license.
CPR/First Aid/AED certification or ability to obtain it within three months of hire.
Pass a post-offer pre-employment physical assessment.
Pass a pre-employment background check.
Pass pre-employment drug testing.
Residency within 30 miles of the department location, established within 60 days of completing the six-month probationary period.
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Passion for aquatics and serving the community.