Recreation Facilitator - Aquatics

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Facilitator coordinates the operation, safety, and administration of a year-round indoor municipal swimming pool, including staff support, aquatics programming, customer service, and maintenance coordination. This position helps ensure compliance with all regulatory standards while supporting seasonal aquatic facilities and facilitating high-quality, safe, and accessible aquatic services to the community.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Six (6) years of experience related to the position
Lifeguard Instructor certification
CPR/AED and First Aid certification
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements
Possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed in this position
Employee must possess and maintain a valid pool and spa operation certification while employed in this position

Nice To Haves

Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
Certified Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO)

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and facilitates recreational activities and programs to promote community engagement, wellness, and social interaction.
Coordinates scheduling, ensures safe and inclusive participation, and maintains program materials and equipment.
Assists in developing program guidelines, monitors activities for compliance with policies, and provides support to participants of all ages.
Coordinates daily operations of indoor and seasonal aquatic facilities, helping ensure safety, cleanliness, accessibility, and operational efficiency.
Monitors pool conditions, water chemistry, filtration systems, and related mechanical equipment to support compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
Enforces pool rules, safety procedures, and emergency protocols; responds to emergencies and administers first aid/CPR as required.
Conducts routine facility and safety inspections and maintains accurate logs and compliance documentation.
Coordinates staff training needs, including in-service training, certification tracking, skills assessments, and mandatory lifeguard training requirements.
Serves as a certified instructor for lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR, AED, and Oxygen Administration courses.
Coordinates the Learn to Swim program and other aquatic programs, including participation tracking and program support.
Coordinates pool schedules for recreational use, water aerobics, school use, rentals, special events, and other facility activities.
Receives, records, balances, and delivers payment transactions in accordance with established procedures.
Maintains records related to daily operations, certifications, program participation, facility usage, transactions, and compliance requirements.
Coordinates purchase requisitions, obtains vendor quotes, and maintains related purchasing documentation.
Coordinates with internal departments, staff, vendors, schools, community groups, and external partners to support aquatic services and programming.
Supports consistency in safety, service, training, and operational standards across indoor and seasonal aquatic facilities.