Assistant Facilities Manager
About The Position
The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center is seeking an Assistant Facility Manager to manage a year-round aquatic facility, cultivate community relationships, interact with patrons of the facility daily, and support the dynamic programming. The Assistant Facility Manager will report to the General Manager and work with other assistant managers and oversee customer service representatives and lifeguards. The Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center features a World Aquatics-compliant 50-meter competition pool with diving boards, whirlpool, and adjustable bulkheads for competitive swimming, water polo, and synchronized swimming. The facility also includes a leisure pool with a splash pad, water slide, lap lanes, swimming lessons areas, in-water sports, and a lazy river. Additional amenities include an 8,000-square-foot fitness center, group exercise studio, and reservable community rooms for meetings and gatherings.
Requirements
- High School diploma/equivalent
- One (1) year of experience managing/administering recreation aquatics facilities, programs, and activities in a large multi-service-based aquatics facility or similar environment
- Valid driver license
- Valid CPR, First Aid, MAT and AED certification within 60 days of hire
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Sports, Facilities or Business Management or related field
- Managing a large and diverse staff
- Working in local government setting
- Using RecTrac or similar web-based scheduling, registration, and payment system
- Using MS Word and Excel
- Lifeguarding and pool safety practices
- Facility Management Professional (FMP)
- Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO)
- Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
- Lifeguard Instructor Certification (LGI)
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily aquatic facility operations and staff activities
- Hire, manage, and train lifeguards, facility and front desk staff, and customer service teams
- Ensure compliance with water safety and operational regulations
- Support aquatic programming and year-round facility management
- Monitor pump room operations, chemical balancing, and filtration systems
- Submit maintenance requests, incident reports, and safety concerns
- Manage reservations, registrations, and communications using RecTrac and Microsoft Office Suite
- Respond to customer inquiries, conduct tours, and promote safe facility use
- Coordinate event setup, breakdown, purchasing, and cash-handling procedures
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Benefits
- Generous benefits and retirement plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
