Aquatic Assistant Manager (Park/Rec Specialist I)

Aquatic Assistant Manager (Park/Rec Specialist I)

Salary

$58,043.44 - $101,575.97 Annually

Location

CUB RUN RECENTER, 4630 STONECROFT BLVD, CHANTILLY (CH05), VA

Job Type

FT Hourly W BN

Job Number

26-01224

Department

Park Authority

Opening Date

08/08/2026

Closing Date

8/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S20

Posting Type

Open to General Public

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Job Announcement

Join the Park Authority and our nationally recognized team of professionals! The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) is seeking a professional who is excited to be a part of one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country. With more than 25,000 acres of parkland, nine Rec Centers, eight golf courses, three lakefront parks, and more, FCPA is an exciting organization to be a part of and there are many opportunities for staff to make a difference at every level.

This position oversees daily aquatic operations and supports programming at an assigned Rec Center facility. Key responsibilities include conducting facility and equipment safety inspections, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing emergency responses. Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates lifeguards, volunteers, and instructional support staff. Additionally, this role manages lifeguard scheduling, certification, ongoing in-service training and staff development. Administrative duties include tracking inventory, preparing reports, submitting purchase requests, and delivering community presentations. The position also serves as a facility duty manager and requires a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Note: This advertisement will be used to fill vacancies at multiple locations.

Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all- inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)

General Duties

• Plans, coordinates, schedules, supervises, and evaluates the operations and maintenance of the assigned facility or facilities;
• Hires, trains, supervises, schedules, and evaluates staff;
• Plans, schedules, and conducts specialized on-site staff training;
• Completes and submits various financial, administrative, and statistical reports;
• Identifies, recommends, and writes justifications for budget components such as capital equipment submissions;
• Adheres to revenue and expense limits, goals, and guidelines for specialized areas of supervision;
• Authorizes purchase requests and invoices for payment;
• Inspects facilities and grounds for safety hazards and operational deficiencies, recommends improvements, and initiates corrective measures;
• Responds to public inquiries and concerns;
• Participates in the development and implementation of community outreach plans to target underserved populations and to increase overall program participation;
• Analyzes and evaluates service in terms of individual and community needs;
• Performs administrative functions at a facility, including budget preparation, recruitment of volunteer staff, maintenance of records necessary to the operation and evaluation of center programs, and report preparation;
• Manages operation, staff, maintenance and vendors of a park or Athletic field mowing crew within a geographic area of Park facilities;
• Manages operations, maintenance, safety and staff associated with park forestry; Inspects tree conditions for safety and proper maintenance and report required corrective action.

Programming

• Plans, organizes, supervises, and schedules specialized activities and programs sponsored by the park, recreation, teen, community, or senior center in cooperation with residents and related agencies;
• Schedules, coordinates, and evaluates class, camp, and tour programs held at parks, centers, schools, government facilities, and private vendor locations;
• Coordinates and schedules sports leagues and tournaments;
• Coordinates planning, scheduling, and billing for day and overnight trips and tours.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all- inclusive list.)

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of recreation center and /or park management;
• Knowledge of fiscal record keeping and inventory procedures;
• Knowledge of aquatics, grounds maintenance, horticulture, agriculture, cultural or historic resources, or other specialized area as appropriate for the duties of the position;
• Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software and peripheral equipment;
• Ability to direct and coordinate the work of subordinate staff and volunteers;
• Ability to plan, develop, and administer recreation programs or community activities;
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with employees and citizen groups;
• Ability to prepare a variety of administrative reports;
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:

(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to") Graduation from an accredited two-year college or university with an associate degree in recreation, park management, therapeutic recreation, or a closely related field; plus, two years of related experience in recreation center, park, athletic field, golf course operations, or community-based program coordination or a related field, as applicable to the position.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Training Instructor License (Required within 6 months of employment)
• Water Safety Instructor certification (Required within 6 months of employment)
• Pool Operators License (Required within 6 months)

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in recreation, park management, therapeutic recreation, or closely related field or equivalent experience.
• The ideal candidate will have experience and demonstrated effectiveness in: operating and managing an aquatic facility; training and supervising lifeguards and other staff; supervising staff planning programs; and ensuring adherence to maintenance and safety standards.
• The ideal candidate would possess a Fairfax County Pool Operators Certification and Ellis and Associates Lifeguard Instructor License.
• Water Safety Instructor Certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Dexterity to operate personal computer and climb ladders, stoop, etc. Ability to lift 50 pounds to 80 pounds with assistance. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Panel interview; may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY.

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Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Contributory Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

Please click here for a summary of our benefits.

NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid

For additional details please visit the Countys benefits webpage.

Non-Merit Positions

• Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage

• Flexible Spending Program

• Deferred Compensation

• Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.

• No benefits

01

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Doctorate degree

02

If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.

• Less than 45 quarter hours
• 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
• 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
• 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
• 180 or more quarter hours
• Less than 30 semester hours
• 30 to less than 60 semester hours
• 60 to less than 90 semester hours
• 90 to less than 120 semester hours
• 120 or more semester hours
• Not applicable

03

Please indicate the major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply.

• Recreation
• Park management
• Therapeutic recreation
• Business administration
• Other (related field)
• Other (non-related field)
• Not applicable

04

If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list all of your majors and minors. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable".

05

Are you a Certified Water Safety Instructor?

• Yes
• No

06

How many years of full-time equivalent related experience do you have in recreation center, park, athletic field, golf course operations, or community-based program coordination or a related field, as applicable to the position?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

07

What aquatic (or related) certifications/licenses do you currently possess? Please check all that apply.

• Lifeguard
• Lifeguard Instructor
• Lifeguard Instructor Trainer
• CPO Pool Operator
• AFO Pool Operator
• Pool Operator Instructor
• Water Exercise Instructor
• Swimming or Water Safety Instructor
• Swimming or Water Safety Instructor Trainer
• EMT
• Other
• None of the above

08

If you have checked Certifications/License/Other in previous question, please list the certifying agency/organization in which they are through. If this question does not pertain to you or you do not possess any certifications or licenses, enter "N/A".

09

Please describe your experience supervising aquatic staff - Check all that apply.

• Supervised 1-10 employees
• Supervised 10 - 20 employees
• Supervised 20+ employees
• Supervised Aquatic Learn to Swim instructors
• Supervised Aquatic Water Exercise instructors
• Supervised Swim Team Coaches
• Supervised Lifeguards
• Supervised Lifeguard Instructors
• Supervised Instructor Trainers
• Supervised Pool Operators
• Supervised full-time benefited staff
• None of the above

10

Please describe your aquatic operational experience. Check all that apply.

• Operating High-Rate Sand Filtration System
• Operating a D.E. Filtration System
• Operating an automated chemical feeder system
• Operating a public 50-meter swimming pool
• Operating a public 25 yard/meter swimming pool
• Operating a public spa
• Operating a public pool with at least 1 one meter
• Operating a public pool with a five-meter diving platform
• Use of UV system
• Use of Ozone system
• HVAC
• Water Park or pool with water park type features
• Spray Park
• Swim Meet management
• Lifeguard training
• Conduct in-service training
• Pool Operator training
• Swim Instructor training
• End of season pool shutdown
• Indoor pool maintenance/cleaning shutdown
• None of the above

11

Please indicate the most lifeguards you have recruited, hired and trained in a calendar year.

• None
• Five to ten
• Ten to twenty
• Twenty to thirty
• Thirty or more

12

Are you willing and able to work early mornings, evenings and weekends?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Fairfax County

Address 12000 Government Center Pkwy. Suite 270

Fairfax, Virginia, 22035

Phone 703-324-3311

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/fairfaxcounty/default.cfm