Assistant Aquatics Manager

Assistant Aquatics Manager

Salary

$53,404.00 Annually

Location

Main Town Hall Complex, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

26/27 - 00029

Department

Parks & Recreation

Opening Date

11/06/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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POSITION SUMMARY

First review of applications on November 18, 2026

This position assists with the safe day-to-day operations of the Aquatic Center. Duties include the preparation of the Aquatic Center before opening and assisting in the hiring and training of Lifeguards and Facility Attendants. Responsible for maintaining water clarity, and chemical balance of all pools utilizing advanced pump room knowledge and a strong mechanical background to maintain and troubleshoot pool systems and equipment. Provides event set-up and support for all competitions and functions. Incumbent works under the general supervision of the Recreation Facility Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists with personnel actions such as selection, promotion, discipline, and evaluations.
• Assists Aquatics Manager in aquatics program planning and teaches aquatic programs.
• Assists in monitoring facility operations to assure compliance with state and federal operations and safety guidelines.
• Assists in preparing, updating, and distributing a variety of communications regarding aquatics programs.
• Assists in the maintenance of the pool facility, including pump room equipment, scheduling repairs and chemical treatments.
• Maintains appropriate supplies for (concessions, janitorial, chemicals, and safety) assigned areas and maintains a neat and orderly work area.
• Maintains records, reports and balances daily attendance, maintenance, and facility usage.
• Ensures the health and safety of employees and patrons.
• Provides customer service and answers questions, complaints or concerns.
• Responds to emergency situations by performing First Aid, CPR and/or Lifeguard Training Rescues/Techniques.
• Assists with personnel actions such as selection, promotion, discipline, and evaluations.
• Supervises the day-to-day activities including communicating, scheduling work, training, evaluating, and motivating staff.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on work assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to plan and implement department and swimming pool practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of customer service techniques and methods.
• Knowledge of management and/or supervision principles and possession of strong leadership skills.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations and procedures.
• Knowledge of pool maintenance and operation techniques.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, Town and Department policies and procedures.
• Skill in responding to emergency situations including safely rescuing drowning victims and administering CPR and First Aid.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A High School diploma or GED.
• Four (4) years' experience in the aquatics field.
• Three (3) years' experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Experience with commercial or municipal pool maintenance.
• Must possess current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification.
• Must possess Emergency Oxygen Administration training and Certified Pool Operator training.
• Must possess at time of application and maintain Lifeguard Training, First Aid, Oxygen, and Automated External Defibrillation certifications.
• Must be certified as a Certified Pool Operator through Pima County, (or obtain 90 days after employment date).
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Lifeguard Training Instructor certification is preferred.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Must be able to lift or move up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Regular and reliable attendance; may work more than forty hours in a workweek without additional compensation to perform assigned job duties, including weekends, evenings, early morning hours, and holidays as required.

The Town of Oro Valley is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The Town does not discriminate in the provision of employment opportunities, benefits or privileges; create discriminatory work conditions; or use discriminatory evaluative standards in employment if the basis of that discriminatory treatment is, in whole or in part, the persons race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, genetic information or marital status.

Why Apply

Oro Valley is a planned community cradled in the shadows of the magnificent Santa Catalina Mountains, with hiking trails through Catalina State Park, hiking and bicycle trails throughout the Town, world-class golf courses, horseback riding and a long-valued cultural tradition, vibrant for over a thousand years. Oro Valley has received many accolades through the years and is proud to have been named: Best Places to Live in Arizona, Best Towns for Families and Best Places in America to Live and Launch a Small Business.

Oro Valley is located in northern Pima County, just three miles north of Tucson, and a quick drive to the University of Arizona and Tucson International Airport. With average high temperatures of 83.4 degrees, average lows of 53.8 degrees, the town sits at an elevation of 2,640 feet, covers more than 34 square miles and has a current population of 41,011. Oro Valley was incorporated in April, 1974. Oro Valley is also quickly developing a strong reputation as home to the emerging bioscience and biotech industries. We are a young, diverse, dynamic community with a responsive government and our schools are among the finest in Arizona.

The Town of Oro Valley has a council/manager form of government. Six council members and the mayor are elected for four-year terms. The town manager is appointed by town council. The Town of Oro Valley provides high-quality services including: police, planning, zoning, construction, inspection, transit services, traffic engineering, street maintenance, storm water management, flood control, water utility, parks, recreation, aquatics, library, cultural resources, economic development, constituent services, community and media relations, budget development, debt and investment management, attorney services, magistrate court and more.

Town of Oro Valley currently has a benefits program that is currently offered to employees of the Town who work 20 or more hours per week on a regular basis. (Part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week may qualify for participation in the individual plans, dependent upon the specific terms of coverage.) Please click on the following link to get a full description of all the benefits that the Town of Oro Valley offers.

Town of Oro Valley Benefits Guide 2026/2027

01

Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have four (4) years' experience in the aquatics field. Please explain.

03

Do you have three (3) years' experience in a supervisory capacity. Please explain.

04

Please explain your experience with commercial or municipal pool maintenance.

05

Please explain your experience with advanced pump room systems and any mechanical experience you have.

06

Do you possess current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you possess Emergency Oxygen Administration training and Certified Pool Operator training?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you possess at time of application and maintain Lifeguard Training, First Aid, Oxygen, and Automated External Defibrillation certifications?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you certified as a Certified Pool Operator through Pima County, or are you able to obtain within 90 days of employment? Please explain.

Required Question

Employer Town of Oro Valley

Address 11000 N. La Canada Drive

Oro Valley, Arizona, 85737

Phone 520-229-4753

Website http://www.orovalleyaz.gov