City of Madisonville - Facilities and Aquatics Coordinator

City of Madisonville•Madisonville, KY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities and Aquatics Coordinator manages and oversees day-to-day operations, maintenance, and safety for Parks and Cemetery Department facilities, aquatics operations, and authorized nuisance wildlife control activities. Responsibilities cover the City Park Swimming Pool, lifeguard staff, Dr. Festus Claybon Memorial Park Spray Park, department buildings and facilities, and City-owned ponds, lakes, and waterways. The role promotes and maintains the health, safety, and welfare of employees and the public using these facilities. The Coordinator serves as Aquatics Director, oversees lifeguard hiring and training, serves as the Parks Department Safety Liaison, coordinates authorized nuisance wildlife control activities, and assists with planning and coordinating Parks programs and events. The position requires flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and availability for operational emergencies and assigned on-call responsibilities. The Coordinator works independently within established policies and delegated authority and collaborates with City departments, employees, regulatory agencies, contractors, and the public. The position reports to the Parks Assistant Superintendent and Parks Superintendent. A valid Kentucky driver’s license and reliable transportation are required, as travel between City facilities and properties may be needed. A Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification must be obtained and maintained within one year of hire. All licenses, permits, training, and authorizations required for regulated wildlife-control activities must be obtained before performing those activities.

Requirements

At least three (2) years of management experience in recreation, aquatics, youth programs, or a related field, as written in the posting.
Must possess and maintain a valid Kentucky driver’s license.
Must obtain and maintain Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification within one year of hire.
Must obtain required licenses, permits, training, and authorizations before performing regulated nuisance wildlife control activities.
Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and be available for emergencies and assigned on-call responsibilities.
Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel between City facilities and properties as required.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and other applicable software.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in a closely related field; management experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee daily operations, maintenance, and safety of assigned Parks and Cemetery Department facilities, aquatics operations, and authorized nuisance wildlife control activities.
Coordinate and perform nuisance wildlife control activities only when legally authorized and appropriately qualified; document activities and comply with applicable city and state requirements.
Coordinate aquatic vegetation control for City-owned lakes and ponds.
Serve as Aquatics Director and oversee swimming pool and spray park operations, chemical management, inventory, maintenance, and facility safety.
Oversee lifeguard hiring and training.
Enforce facility rules and departmental policies and maintain the cleanliness, appearance, and safe operation of assigned properties and facilities.
Perform and oversee preventive maintenance, repairs, inspections, and corrective actions for facilities, equipment, swimming pool, spray park, ponds, lakes, and waterways.
Serve as the Parks Department Safety Liaison; identify and report hazards, assist with incident documentation and follow-up, and coordinate corrective measures.
Conduct and oversee required daily chemical testing and monitoring, cleaning, trash removal, maintenance, and operational recordkeeping for the swimming pool and spray park.
Plan, coordinate, and oversee volunteer projects and ensure volunteers follow safety procedures and departmental expectations.
Assist with departmental budgets, operational and maintenance estimates, expenditure tracking, and identification of equipment, supply, and capital needs.
Help plan, coordinate, set up, operate, and take down Parks Department events and programs; assist with logistics, facility preparation, staffing, equipment, and public safety.
Assist with mowing, weed eating, landscaping, grounds maintenance, and other general Parks Department maintenance as needed.
Use applicable software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, for scheduling, reporting, recordkeeping, inventory, and communications.
Respond courteously and appropriately to public inquiries and concerns; troubleshoot operational issues and make decisions within delegated authority.
Maintain required credentials and attend seminars, conferences, and training as directed or required.
Travel between City facilities and properties as required and respond to emergencies and assigned on-call responsibilities.
Perform other related duties as assigned.