Aquatics Recreation Coordinator

Aquatics Recreation Coordinator

Salary

$54,037.07 - $76,035.59 Annually

Location

Sacramento, CA

Job Type

Full-Time Career

Job Number

016980-26-YPCE

Department

Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment

Division

Aquatics

Opening Date

08/01/2026

Closing Date

8/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
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THE POSITION

Under the general supervision this position is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operations for City-wide aquatics facilities and programming. Responsibilities include determining the use of facilities ensuring quality customer service and safe facilities for guests.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is the advanced journey-level class in Aquatics Recreation series responsible for leading and supervising a group of seasonal staff in providing support of the Aquatics Program. The work involves the coordinating, scheduling, and assignment of multiple concurrent activities. This classification is distinguished from Aquatics Recreation Supervisor in that the latter is responsible for the overall planning, the leadership, supervision and developing and monitoring assigned budget for City-wide Aquatics Program.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED:

Supervision is provided by the Aquatics Recreation Supervisor or a higher-level management position. Responsibilities include supervision of seasonal aquatics staff, coordinate hiring, training and support of staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in the daily operation and maintenance of pool/facilities; supervise seasonal aquatic staff; assist in the development and implementation of goals, strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Assist in the hiring, training, supervising and evaluating the work of seasonal aquatics staff; and, work with employees to correct deficiencies.
• Conduct Lifeguarding classes, reviews, emergency drills, and employee in-service training programs for staff.
• Coordinate, plan, develop, implement and evaluate comprehensive community aquatic recreation program including instruction (Swim Lessons, Swim Team, Access Leisure), recreation and special events.
• Schedule staff and facilities. Establish, schedule, and manage use of facility for daily programs as well as group and facility rentals, organized birthday parties, and special user groups.
• Schedule pool usage for program and rental use and resolve scheduling disputes.
• Prepare invoices of facility rentals and maintain accurate records and backup.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of office, first aid, chemical, operating and program supplies by tracking inventory, requisitions and/or purchase supplies; and, perform inventory audits.
• Responsible for administrative duties as required; particularly in terms of registration.
• Encumber expenditures and compile financial data for short and long range revenue projections.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and tracking of a marketing strategy; notifying the public of City-wide events, sales, and promotions to increase facility patronage.
• Develop and maintain relationships with City employees, vendors, and various outside users groups to coordinate their programs and special events.
• Learn to collect data and assist with the preparing, enforcing, maintaining and modifying policies and procedures manuals.
• Conduct periodic staff meetings to provide and gather information, answer questions and respond to complaints and concerns, both internally and externally.
• Provide a variety of general information to the public regarding parks and recreation operations and programs; respond to questions, resolve complaints, and survey patrons as needed.
• Observe necessary precautions to assure general public safety; inspect facilities for safety and maintenance needs by conducting facility walk-throughs on an on-going systematic basis and report maintenance repairs.
• Oversee and logs the maintenance of the swimming pools; on an emergency basis monitors pool water through testing of water samples; and, adjusts chemistry as needed to maintain standards.
• Recognize emergency and dangerous situations and respond by administering first aid as needed and completing necessary reports.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and professional group meetings; stay abreast of training protocols, new trends, and innovations in the field of aquatics recreational services.
• Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed may necessarily be performed by each individual holding this classification.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles and practices of supervision and training.
• Modern office procedures, methods and general office equipment (e.g., computer software applications, copier, fax, phone, etc.).
• Basic principles and practices of monitoring revenue and compiling data for financial reports.
• Methods and techniques for ordering, tracking and auditing inventory.
• Principles, practices and techniques used in overseeing customer service programs, janitorial techniques, and risk management of a swimming pool.
• Aquatic and facility operations, management, scheduling, and programming.
• Basic water chemistry principles as they apply to maintaining a pool.
• Applicable Federal, State and County health and safety codes, and regulations.

Ability to:

• Assist with supervising, selecting, training, evaluating and scheduling staff.
• Assist in developing and implementing and evaluating community aquatic recreation programs.
• Apply office practices and use of office equipment.
• Learn to assist in monitoring, making revenue projections and collection of data to prepare financial reports.
• Order, track and audit inventory.
• Work in a busy office environment with consistent noise and interruptions.
• Use cleaning materials for mopping, cleaning windows, and vacuuming.
• React to occasional stressful or emergency situations.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Interpret, apply, explain and ensure compliance with Federal, State and County health and safety codes, and regulations
• Maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education

AA degree with major course work in recreation and leisure studies or directly related field.

• And-

Experience

Four years of experience to include two years of lead experience of an aquatic facility, and two years of seasonal guarding and lesson instruction.

Substitution

An additional two years of qualifying experience may substitute for the required education.

PROOF OF EDUCATION

Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Driver License:

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Certificates:

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillators CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer;
• First Aid for Public Safety Personnel;
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training;
• Lifeguard Training Instructor; and
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO and/or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO)

PROOF OF CERTIFICATION

Proof of the required certificate and/or license should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

Working Environment:

• Poor acoustics and various weather conditions.
• Exposure to chemically treated water for a minimum of four (4) hours daily.
• During summer months, work may be at an outdoor facility.
• Evening and weekend shifts.
• On-call for emergencies.

Physical Requirements:

• Perform lifeguard and instruction activities at pools.
• Frequently bend, walk, kneel, stoop, reach and lift in performance of duties.
• Lift and move chemicals, supplies or equipment up to a maximum of 50 pounds; and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Vision requirements: near acuity, far acuity, depth perception and color vision.
• Strength and flexibility to make rescues and evidence such by maintaining current LGT certifications.
• Hearing must be adequate to hear patrons and/or co-workers communications up to 25 yards away.
• Occasional contact with chemicals used for cleaning as required.
• Sitting at a desk up to 40% of assigned shift

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Please note, the City of Sacramentos preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.

• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:

• If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).

• If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.

• Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment.

• Proof of certification and/or license should be submitted online with your application. Proof of certification and/or license will be required at time of appointment.

• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.

• If you're requesting Veteran's credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran's credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule4.9C.

• Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.

2. Training and Experience Exam: (Weighted 100%) -The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidates education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note:

• Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions.

3. Eligibility: Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate's eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Aquatics Recreation Coordinator examination.

4. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail)- All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.

5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass LiveScan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

QUESTIONS:

For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:

• Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627.
• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment;
• Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org; or
• Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726

Bilingual Pay

Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? Thats right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.

Pension Reform Act

The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employees Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicants eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Additional Information

Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf

Union Contracts:https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html

Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf

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APPLICATION: I understand my application must meet the minimum qualifications for consideration of employment with the City of Sacramento. The experience I list in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section of the employment application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement. A resume, responses to the supplemental questions requiring a narrative response, employment history listed elsewhere in the application or attachments will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). Please refer to the City of Sacramentos Applicant Resources Page for Screening Instructions: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment

• Yes

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PROOF OF EDUCATION: To qualify for this classification you may use education or experience as listed in the substitution option to provide required knowledge, skills, and abilities. I understand proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with my application and will be required at the time of appointment if I am using education to qualify for this position. Please refer to the City of Sacramentos Proof of Education Requirements (https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment) for information on accepted documentation.

• Yes

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EDUCATION CONFIRMATION: If I am using education to qualify for this position, I attest I possess or will possess the following level of education with major course work in recreation and leisure studies or directly related field by time of appointment if I am selected for this position

• No units from an accredited college or university
• Less than 30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university
• 30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university
• 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university
• Associates Degree
• 90 semester or 135 quarter units from an accredited college or university
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate

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PROOF OF CERTIFICATION: I understand proof of certification, should be submitted with my application and will be required at the time of appointment.

• Yes

05

CERTIFICATION CONFIRMATION: I attest I possess or will possess the following certificates by time of appointment if I am selected for this position. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillators CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer; First Aid for Public Safety Personnel; American Red Cross Lifeguard Training; Lifeguard Training Instructor; and Certified Pool Operator (CPO and/or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO)

• Yes
• No

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DRIVERS LICENSE CONFIRMATION: I attest I possess or will possess a valid California Class C Drivers License by the time of appointment if I am selected for this position.

• Yes
• No

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TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EXAMINATION: The following questions are the Training and Experience (T&E) Examination. In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, applicants must complete and submit online responses to the T&E questions. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidates education, training and experience. Therefore, your responses to the T&E Exam questions should be thorough and complete because the exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. In accordance with the City of Sacramentos Racial and Gender Equity Action Plan (RGEAP), this examination contains non-binary names and pronouns. For additional information regarding the Citys RGEAP, please copy and paste the following link into a web browser: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/Divisions/ode/workforce-equity-documents/Full-RGEAP.pdf I understand and agree to the above instructions.

• Yes

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Select the one best option that best describes your experience mentoring, training, and providing encouragement and motivation to a work team or less experienced colleagues.

• Four years or more
• At least three years, but less than four years
• At least two years, but less than three years
• At least one year, but less than two years
• Less than one year

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Select all the boxes that best describes your experience planning, coordinating, and servicing aquatic events and/or programs.

• Creating event/program orders
• Working with clients and/customers
• Coordinate meetings with vendors and service providers
• Proposing estimated cost(s) for services
• Preparing a budget for event/program
• Developing event/program plan for execution of events/programs
• Identifying final charges for final invoice
• Booking event/program space
• Determining staffing levels
• Scheduling staff
• Maintaining staff training records
• Creating marketing materials and/or plans for event/program
• Evaluating the event/program for areas of improvement
• None of the above

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Select the one best option that best describes your experience performing aquatic facility inspections and observing activities to maintain a safe environment for aquatic program or event participants.

• Six years or more
• At least five years, but less than six years
• At least four years, but less than five years
• At least three years, but less than four years
• Less than theree years

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Select the one option that best describes your experience meeting and communicating with customers or vendors, as well as colleagues and leadership, to gather information to respond to complaints or general inquiries.

• Six years or more
• At least five years, but less than six years
• At least four years, but less than five years
• At least three years, but less than four years
• Less than three years

Required Question

Employer City of Sacramento

Address 915 I Street

Historic City Hall

Sacramento, California, 95814-2604

Phone (916) 808-5726

Website http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/HR