Pima County
Aquatics Recreation Program Coordinator
Pima County Parks & Recreation is seeking a motivated recreation professional to serve as the Aquatics Recreation Program Coordinator to help oversee its award-winning aquatics program. This leadership role is responsible for assisting in the training, managing staff, operations, and programming across a variety of aquatic facilities that serve diverse populations throughout the county. The Aquatics Recreation Program Coordinator will ensure the delivery of safe, inclusive, and engaging experiences at our aquatic facilities. This position requires a dynamic leader with a strong background in recreation or aquatics, public engagement, and operational oversight. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in staff development, program innovation, along with a commitment to community service and continuous improvement. Don't currently have aquatic certifications? Don't worry, we can provide you with training. We offer an in-house certification program for the successful candidate to receive all the required aquatic certifications for this position within their first 18 months of employment. If you are passionate about enhancing quality of life through aquatics and thrive in a leadership role that blends strategic planning with hands-on program support, we encourage you to apply and be part of the Pima County Parks & Recreation Aquatics Team. Essential Functions: Assists with managing, supervising and coordinating activities and administrative duties at recreation facilities; Assists with training, supervising and evaluating recreation center staff; Utilizes computer skills for purchasing and work orders systems, registration systems, monitoring budgets, creating reports, promotional materials, maintaining records and communication; Works with Recreation Program Managers in development and implementation of program goals and objectives; Assists with the process of recruiting skilled independent contractors for leisure instruction; Conducts research into recreation programming trends; Assists with purchasing supplies per procurement rules, monitors budget, submits work orders, schedules and monitors maintenance needs of recreation centers; Maintains records and prepares reports; Collects money, prepares and makes bank deposits or processes payments utilizing registration software. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in recreation administration or closely related field as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND one year of supervisory experience managing employees and recreational facilities. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.) OR: One year of experience with Pima County in a Recreation Center Supervisor II or related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application. Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.): Minimum two (2) years experience supervising a recreation or lifeguard team of fifteen (15) or more. Experience supervising three (3) or more recreation or aquatic programs at the same time. Experience working with computer programs and other systems designed to track timekeeping, expenses and revenues, online registration, or purchases and work orders. Current certification as a lifeguard instructor or swim lesson instructor trainer. Current certification as a lifeguard or swim lesson instructor. Selection Procedure: Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidates from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process. Supplemental Information: Licenses and Certifications: All position require CPR/AED/First Aid certification within two months of hire date. Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Physical/Sensory Work Requirements: Physical and sensory requirements will be determined by position. Working Conditions will be determined by position. EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pima County Parks & Recreation is seeking a motivated recreation professional to serve as the Aquatics Recreation Program Coordinator to help oversee its award-winning aquatics program. This leadership role is responsible for assisting in the training, managing staff, operations, and programming across a variety of aquatic facilities that serve diverse populations throughout the county. The Aquatics Recreation Program Coordinator will ensure the delivery of safe, inclusive, and engaging experiences at our aquatic facilities. This position requires a dynamic leader with a strong background in recreation or aquatics, public engagement, and operational oversight. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in staff development, program innovation, along with a commitment to community service and continuous improvement. Don't currently have aquatic certifications? Don't worry, we can provide you with training. We offer an in-house certification program for the successful candidate to receive all the required aquatic certifications for this position within their first 18 months of employment. If you are passionate about enhancing quality of life through aquatics and thrive in a leadership role that blends strategic planning with hands-on program support, we encourage you to apply and be part of the Pima County Parks & Recreation Aquatics Team. Essential Functions: Assists with managing, supervising and coordinating activities and administrative duties at recreation facilities; Assists with training, supervising and evaluating recreation center staff; Utilizes computer skills for purchasing and work orders systems, registration systems, monitoring budgets, creating reports, promotional materials, maintaining records and communication; Works with Recreation Program Managers in development and implementation of program goals and objectives; Assists with the process of recruiting skilled independent contractors for leisure instruction; Conducts research into recreation programming trends; Assists with purchasing supplies per procurement rules, monitors budget, submits work orders, schedules and monitors maintenance needs of recreation centers; Maintains records and prepares reports; Collects money, prepares and makes bank deposits or processes payments utilizing registration software. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in recreation administration or closely related field as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND one year of supervisory experience managing employees and recreational facilities. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.) OR: One year of experience with Pima County in a Recreation Center Supervisor II or related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application. Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.): Minimum two (2) years experience supervising a recreation or lifeguard team of fifteen (15) or more. Experience supervising three (3) or more recreation or aquatic programs at the same time. Experience working with computer programs and other systems designed to track timekeeping, expenses and revenues, online registration, or purchases and work orders. Current certification as a lifeguard instructor or swim lesson instructor trainer. Current certification as a lifeguard or swim lesson instructor. Selection Procedure: Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidates from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process. Supplemental Information: Licenses and Certifications: All position require CPR/AED/First Aid certification within two months of hire date. Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Physical/Sensory Work Requirements: Physical and sensory requirements will be determined by position. Working Conditions will be determined by position. EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.