Aquatics Program Leader

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Recreation Leader to be responsible for planning, implementing, leading and facilitating; aquatics, fitness, wellness, trips and tours, arts and culture programming.

The successful candidate would be responsible for performing specialized work as it pertains to fitness and movement, lifelong wellness, arts, leisure and aquatic operations, supervision of aquatic staff and administrative paperwork.

Work will be performed under the general supervision of a full-time Recreation Supervisor and/or Coordinator.

Minimum of two (2) years public pool experience and valid certificate in ARC Lifeguard training; standard First Aid, CPR for Professional Rescuer preferred.

Work schedule is 40 hours. Work will be daytime, some evenings and weekends.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

Responsible for planning, implementing, leading and facilitating aquatics, fitness and wellness programming. The ability to follow and supervise performance of rescue techniques and emergency care procedures and ability to perform all pool maintenance procedures correctly required.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum requirements include any combination of education and experience equivalent to two (2) years of college with emphasis on recreation program planning and implementation, a minimum of 2 years pool operations experience, AFO/CPO preferred as well as possession of a valid driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Certifications required upon request-ARC Standard First Aid and CPR.

Minimum requirements include any combination of education and experience equivalent to two (2) years of college with emphasis on recreation program planning and implementation, a minimum of 2 years pool operations experience, AFO/CPO preferred as well as possession of a valid driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Certifications required upon request-ARC Standard First Aid and CPR.