Recreation Supervisor - Aquatics

City of Mesa•Mesa, AZ

About The Position

The City of Mesa is hiring a Recreation Supervisor for its Aquatics Assignment. The recruitment will fill a current vacancy and establish a list of qualified applicants for future vacancies. Mesa owns and operates eight aquatics centers, with two additional facilities planned to open within five years. Two centers are 70-meter regional and national competition sites for swimming, diving, water polo, and artistic swimming. The Aquatics Supervisor oversees more than 300 part-time staff and four full-time staff in operating a comprehensive aquatic programming inventory and an annual operating budget exceeding $4.5 million. A Recreation Supervisor develops, implements, and supervises recreational services for the public, including planning services, securing and managing resources, and supporting marketing and community outreach. The position selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates full-time recreation staff; manages program budgets, expenditures, cost recovery goals, policies, and process improvements; engages with community groups and public and private organizations; and helps develop and implement departmental goals and objectives. Aquatics assignments also involve aquatic capital improvement and maintenance projects. The work requires initiative and independent judgment in leading large and diverse work groups. Employees may be rotated or transferred to other facilities or assignments based on departmental or seasonal needs. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required. The position reports to the Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities (PRCF) Administrator, who reviews work through conferences, reports, and results achieved. The class is FLSA exempt-executive.

Requirements

Education, training, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably in Recreation, Leisure Services, or a related field.
At least five years of professional recreation programming experience.
At least three years of experience in a supervisory capacity.
Possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver’s License by the hire or promotion date.
For the Aquatics Assignment, obtain American Red Cross Lifeguard/AED certification within six months of hire or promotion.
For the Aquatics Assignment, obtain American Red Cross Lifeguard/AED Trainer certification within six months of hire or promotion.
Undergo pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug, and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures.
Uphold and exhibit the City of Mesa’s employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Nice To Haves

Municipal recreation experience related to the assignment area.
A master's degree in Recreation, Leisure Services, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Membership in the Arizona Parks and Recreation Association.
Membership in the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA).
American Red Cross Water Safety (WSI) certification and WSI Instructor certification, or equivalent.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification, Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification, Aquatic Professional Designation, or membership with the Association for Aquatic Professionals (Aquatics Assignment).

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and supervise comprehensive recreational service delivery to the public.
Research community needs and plan necessary recreational services.
Secure and manage budget, facility, and personnel resources to deliver safe, high-quality programs and services.
Facilitate marketing and outreach to keep the community informed and involved.
Select, train, supervise, and evaluate full-time recreation staff.
Develop and monitor assigned program budgets and expenditures.
Manage cost recovery goals, policy development, and process improvement.
Interact with community groups, special interest groups, private and governmental agencies, and educational institutions.
Assist with developing and implementing departmental goals and objectives.
Oversee aquatics operations, programming, staff, and the annual operating budget for the Aquatics Assignment.
Participate in aquatic capital improvement and maintenance projects.
Lead large and diverse work groups and perform related duties as required.