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Water Safety Supervisor

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City Of Boulder, Co Pool And Facility Manager

The City of Boulder is seeking a Pool and Facility Manager to provide oversight and leadership for the recruitment, hiring, training, supervision, and retention of all water safety personnel for the Department of Parks and Recreation's East, North and South Boulder Recreation Center indoor pools, and Scott Carpenter and Spruce outdoor pools, as well as other duties as assigned. The salary range for this position is $58,156.80 - $84,406.40 annually. This is a full-time salaried position with a benefit eligibility group of Non Union (30+ Hours). The application deadline for this position is September 24, 2025. The offer amount will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include: Recruiting and selecting lifeguards and water safety personnel Training and supervising lifeguards and water safety personnel Scheduling lifeguards and water safety personnel for all aquatic facilities Performing administrative tasks Performing public relations tasks The minimum qualifications for this position include: Ability to multi-task in a high stress environment Ability to communicate on an array of controversial and complex municipal issues Ability to present all communications professionally Ability to work courteously and effectively with the public Knowledge of parks and recreation trends and issues Knowledge of the principles, practices, operations and maintenance requirements of municipal parks and recreation facilities Knowledge of aquatics facilities and scheduling seasonal staff Skills in organization and problem-solve Valid Colorado driver's license and ability to maintain acceptable motor vehicle record Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history The preferred qualifications for this position include: Five (5) years of pool and facility management experience Lifeguard Instructor Trainer certification-LGIT, Water Safety Instructor Trainer certification-WSIT Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) The required education and experience for this position include: Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation Administration, Physical Education, or related field. Eight (8) years of related experience may substitute for the education requirement. A minimum of three (3) years of pool management experience, including supervisory experience. Work experience demonstrating leadership skills and the ability to coordinate the work of others. Current certifications in the following: American Red Cross Lifeguard; Lifeguard Trainer Instructor (LGI); and, Water Safety Instructor (WSI). The supervision for this position includes: Supervision Received: Facilities Supervisor Aquatics Supervision Exercised: Seasonal staff including lifeguards, seasonal aquatic managers, and standard Aquatic Facility Lead The working conditions and requirements for this position include: Physical and mental effort: Ability to perform a wide range of strenuous physical and manual tasks in an outdoor environment. Physical ability to stand, walk, and kneel; hand/eye coordination to operate personal computer and office equipment; vision for reading, recording and interpreting information; speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and the public. Work Environment: Works in both indoor and outdoor environments that are oftentimes impacted by chemical odors, weather and at times, unpredictable conditions. Machines and equipment used: Uses various aquatics supplies and equipment, filtration systems, standard office equipment including personal computers, calculators and copy/fax machines on a daily basis. The City of Boulder is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected statute.