Aquatics Coordinator

The City of Laguna Beach is inviting a driven and passionate Aquatics Coordinator to lead our exciting aquatic and recreation programs. You'll be the face of the City's pool new aquatic facility scheduled to open in June 2027, overseeing daily operations, working closely with the Laguna Beach Unified School District, and providing excellent customer service. 

In this role, you'll mentor and manage a team of 20 year-round staff and up to 50 in the summer months, teach swim lessons, and help coordinate water sports. You'll also play a key role in opening the new facility in summer 2027 as well as supporting the recreation division with special events and summer camps. During this project you'll ensure continued aquatics programming and community updates. 

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of aquatics in Laguna Beach, while supporting special events, summer camps, and more. If you're ready to lead and inspire, we encourage you to apply! 

You'll be awesome at: 

• Customer Focus 
• Strong Communication Skills 
• Self-Management 
• Handling Conflict 
• Adaptability 
• Professional Integrity and Ethics 
• Responsibility and Dependability 
• Teamwork 
• The Ability to Plan and Prioritize 
• Positive energy and "can-do" attitude 
• Mentoring and training part-time staff 

Examples of Duties 
The normal duties for this position can be found in the Job description Recreation Coordinator. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. 

The City's pool facility began a complete renovation in 2026 coordinated by the Laguna Beach Unified School District. The incumbent will continue to work closely with the aquatics community during this project and keep the community updated on the process, as well as develop new facility policies and procedures; hire and train staff on the new facility; and coordinate summer swim lessons and other community programming.  

Qualifications 
Any combination demonstrating the ability to effectively and successfully perform the duties of the position is considered qualifying. A typical combination is as follows: 
Education: 

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Recreation, Social Services, is desired. 

Experience: 

• At least two years of experience in organized recreation work. 

License / Certificate Requirements:

• Due to the performance of some field duties, which may require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid California Driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required. 

The following certifications will be required by time of appointment: 

• Lifeguard/CPR/AED/First Aid/Emergency Oxygen certification 

The following certifications must be obtained within the first 6 months of employment: 

• Certification as a Lifeguard Instructor and Water Safety Instructor 
• Certified Pool Operator or Aquatics Facility Operator Certification Supplemental Information 

This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies in the same or lower classifications. 

Application/Selection Process: This recruitment will be used to establish an Eligibility List and may be used to fill vacancies within departments across the City. All interested applicants must submit a completed online city application. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with a first review on November 9, 2026. Candidates will be notified via email of next steps with advanced notice. Applications will be screened carefully, and selected applicants will be invited to undergo a Structured Panel Interview to evaluate their knowledge, skills and abilities. The appointing hiring authority will further review the job-related qualifications of applicants deemed eligible before making selection decisions. The selection process may be modified based on the needs of the City.

Pre-employment Process: Selected candidates must successfully pass a fingerprint check with the State Department of Justice. Education and employment verification and reference check(s) will also be conducted.

Why work for Laguna Beach: Laguna Beach is a beautiful coastal city located in Orange County, California, with a vibrant art scene and cultural events. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including City paid health insurance for employees, alternative work schedules, wellness programs and more! The City has a strong commitment to its employees, providing opportunities for professional growth and development through training and education programs.