Recreation Specialist - Aquatics

City of O'Fallon•O'Fallon, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of O'Fallon is seeking a self-motivated, customer service-oriented Recreation Specialist to join our Aquatics team. The Recreation Specialist for our Aquatics department plays a central role in the successful operation of O'Fallon's aquatics programming by overseeing staff, facility operations, customer service, and administrative functions. The Recreation Specialist hires, trains, schedules, evaluates, and supervises part-time aquatics personnel, including more than 100 Lifeguards and Swim Instructors, while also providing daily guidance to a full-time Pool Supervisor. They plan, develop, and manage a variety of recreational and aquatic programs, coordinate with city departments and community partners, and serve as Manager on Duty to ensure smooth facility operations and positive customer experiences. Responsibilities include managing day-to-day operations at Alligator's Creek Aquatic Center and the Renaud Center, assisting with maintenance and filtration systems, responding to after-hours emergencies, and addressing customer concerns. The role also encompasses administrative duties such as researching and preparing reports, overseeing program budgets, purchasing equipment and supplies, and developing program materials like manuals, rules, and announcements.

Requirements

Possess a high school diploma or GED
Possess a valid Missouri State driver's license
Able to work nights, weekends, holidays or other irregular hours, as required
Able to obtain a first-aid/CPR card

Nice To Haves

Lifeguard Instructor, Certified Pool Operators and/or Parks and Recreation Professional Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Hires, trains, schedules, evaluates, and supervises part-time aquatics personnel, including more than 100 Lifeguards and Swim Instructors.
Provides daily guidance to a full-time Pool Supervisor.
Plans, develops, and manages a variety of recreational and aquatic programs.
Coordinates with city departments and community partners.
Serves as Manager on Duty to ensure smooth facility operations and positive customer experiences.
Manages day-to-day operations at Alligator's Creek Aquatic Center and the Renaud Center.
Assists with maintenance and filtration systems.
Responds to after-hours emergencies.
Addresses customer concerns.
Researches and prepares reports.
Oversees program budgets.
Purchases equipment and supplies.
Develops program materials like manuals, rules, and announcements.