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Recreation Coordinator - Aquatics

  2025-04-11     City of Lewisville, TX     Lewisville,TX  
Description:

Salary : $51,264.70 - $67,680.93 Annually
Location : Lewisville, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: FY2425-00101
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 04/09/2025
Closing Date: 4/21/2025 5:30 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Position Summary
Compensation:
The annual salary range for this position is $51,264.70-54,720.75, which represents the hiring range for new employees based on factors such as education, experience, certifications, and licenses. The full salary range extends up to $67,680.93, providing opportunities for salary growth as employees gain experience, develop skills, and demonstrate strong performance over time.
Position Summary: Responsible for the creation and oversight of high-quality aquatic programs at Thrive and Sun Valley Aquatic Center. This is accomplished by developing, planning, promoting, implementing and supervising all aspects of aquatic programs including interacting with staff members, volunteers, City officials, City employees and the public. Other duties will include performing administrative and technical tasks, creation and adherence to program budgets, and providing support to the Aquatic Supervisor.

Essential Functions

  • Embodies and regularly references The Lewisville Way while training instructors and handling member concerns.
  • Develops, plans, promotes, implements and supervises aquatic programming including, but not limited to: open swim, swim lessons, swim team, specialty aquatic programs and events.
  • Evaluates participant feedback of all aquatic programs and facilities, makes recommendations for improvements and ensures quality standards are met.
  • Monitors and identifies aquatic programming trends and community needs.
  • Identifies, targets, attracts, recruits and hires high quality instructors to conduct aquatic programs to meet the needs of the community.
  • Assists in preparing aquatic program content for the LEAF brochure and any additional content requested for both internal and external use.
  • Assists with the development and implementation of the aquatic budget to meet established cost recovery standards for aquatic programming.
  • Regularly reviews content available on online related to all aquatic programming to ensure information stays relevant. Site include, but are not limited to: Customer registration portal, City website, Facebook, and other social media.
  • Works various shifts, including evenings and weekends.
Position Qualifications
Education
  • Bachelor's Degree required. Bachelor's Degree with major course work in recreation, health, fitness, sports management, or a related field preferred. Every two years of related job experience may substitute for one year of the education required.
Experience
  • 2 years related experience in recreation programming or aquatic management required.
Any combination of related, education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
  • Skill in use of personal computer including Microsoft Office, Open Office or similar word processing programs, e-mail and the internet.
  • Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
  • Possess a strong customer service focus and respond professionally to request and inquiries from guests, members and staff.
  • Ability to demonstrate control and a pleasant demeanor in challenging situations.
  • Ability to operate small hand tools used for general maintenance of pool and rental facilities.
  • Ability to operate and maintain equipment such as chemical controllers, circulation pumps, sump pumps, sprayers, and pool vacuums.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize workload and schedule instructors and programs for maximum efficiency.
  • Ability to communicate policies and procedures to personnel.
  • Ability to climb 18-foot ladders.
  • Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
  • Ability to follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks.
  • Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly working a flexible schedule, working days, nights, weekends and holidays as required.
  • Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Other Requirements
  • Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test.
  • Must possess a valid State of Texas Drivers License Class "C" and good driving record as defined by City policy.
  • Must have valid Lifeguarding Certificate which includes the CPR/First Aid Certificate.
  • Must hold or have ability to obtain lifeguard instructor's certificate within 6 months of hire.
  • Must hold or have ability to obtain Certified Pool Operator License (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) within 6 months of hire.
Preferences
  • Water Safety Instructor Certification or equivalent certification preferred.
  • Certified Park and Recreation Professional certification preferred.

Work Hours

Monday to Thursday 5am to 9 pm; Friday 5am to 8 pm; Saturday8 am to 7 pm; Sunday9 am to 5 pm.
Experience job stability and attractive benefits by pursuing a full-time career in municipal government with the City of Lewisville.
  • TMRS - Employees are required to contribute 7% of their salary, the City will match 2:1
  • 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan - if employees contribute a minimum of 4%, the City will contribute 3.76% to a 401(a) Plan in the employee's name (vested after 5 years of service)
  • Medical Coverage (includes Prescription Drugs) - 2 medical plans through CIGNA, including an HSA
  • Dental Coverage through CIGNA
  • Vision Coverage through Superior Vision
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care FSA's)
  • Pre-tax Premium Deductions
  • Life Insurance equal to four times annual salary
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance equal to three times annual salary
  • Voluntary Dependent Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness Coverage
  • 10 days of vacation per year for years 1-4, 15 days of vacation per year for years 5-9, and 20 days of vacation per year for 10+ years of service.
  • 15 sick days per year
  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • 8 Hours of Paid Volunteer Time Off per year through our VTO Program
  • 15 days paid military leave per year
  • Extended military pay if called to active duty
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Near-site Wellness Center
  • Wellness Incentive Program
  • Employee membership discount to Thrive, LELLA, and Lake Park
  • Employee recognition programs and events throughout the year
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