| Location | Albany, OR |
| Salary | $74,996.94–$101,245.86 Per Year |
Aquatics Supervisor
Salary
$74,996.94 - $101,245.86 Annually
Location
Albany, OR
Job Type
Full-Time Exempt
Job Number
00992
Department
Parks & Recreation
Division
Community & Swanson Pools
Opening Date
09/03/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
1300
General Description
Aquatic Supervisor - Make a Splash!
Love pools, people, and a perfectly balanced chlorine reading? Then this might be the job for you!
We're looking for an enthusiastic, organized, and community-minded Aquatics Supervisor to help lead the fun at Cool Pool our seasonal pool, and the Albany Community Pool, our year-round aquatic hub.
As Aquatics Supervisor, you'll be the captain of the pool deck-leading and supporting our lifeguarding staff, coordinating aquatic programming, overseeing maintenance and water chemistry, and making sure our pools are safe, clean, welcoming, and ready for action. You'll also play a big role in building relationships and collaborating with local swim teams, schools, community organizations, instructors, and other partners to make the most of our aquatic spaces and create great experiences for the community.
No two days will be exactly alike. One day you might be coaching a lifeguard through a challenging situation, the next you're working with a swim team to coordinate pool time, troubleshooting a maintenance issue, or helping launch the next great aquatic program. You'll need to be part leader, part problem-solver, part people-person-and always ready to make a splash!
If you're excited about aquatics, enjoy working with a team, and want to help create a pool environment where kids learn to swim, athletes train, families have fun, and the whole community feels welcome, we'd love to have you join our Parks & Rec team.
We will begin reviewing applications on Tuesday, September 15th. Applications received after Monday, September 14th will be considered only as needed.
This position is open until filled and may close at any time after the initial review without further notice.
Position Summary
The Aquatics Supervisor performs supervisory in support of the aquatics operations for the Parks and Recreation Department. This position is responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations of the Albany Community Pool and the COOL! Pool and is distinguished by providing direct supervision of the aquatic staff as well as providing technical expertise for the aquatic operations of the City's pool facilities. Responsibilities include overseeing facility operations, ensuring compliance with City and State health and safety regulations, ensuring the water quality of the pools, pool maintenance, administers aquatic programming, staff training, and running American Red Cross certification programs while promoting a safe, welcoming, and high-quality experience for staff and patrons. Work is performed independently and requires a high level of awareness, judgement, safety consciousness, and ability to make fast and decisive decisions in emergency situations.
Essential Functions/Duties & Responsibilities
The following duties represent the primary responsibilities of the position and are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or assignments that may be required. Employees may be assigned additional duties that are similar, related to, or a logical assignment for the classification.
Organizational Responsibilities
Employees are expected to contribute to the effective operation of the City by providing high-quality service; supporting a culture of collaboration, accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement; and demonstrating leadership from any seat through taking ownership of one's work, demonstrating initiative, identifying opportunities for improvement, contributing solutions, supporting colleagues, and acting in alignment with the City's Mission, Vision, Values, and organizational priorities regardless of position or title.
Employees are responsible for complying with applicable laws, regulations, City policies, procedures, and ethical standards; appropriately protecting confidential, private, and sensitive information while supporting the City's commitment to transparency and public accountability; exercising sound judgment; using City resources, equipment, technology, and information responsibly, safely, and efficiently; maintaining regular and reliable attendance and arriving prepared and on time for work, meetings, training, and other work-related functions; demonstrating professional conduct and appearance consistent with City expectations and the requirements of the position; operating vehicles, when applicable to the position, safely and responsibly and in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures; following reasonable direction and completing assigned work in accordance with established expectations and deadlines; adapting to changing priorities; supporting organizational initiatives; and contributing to a respectful and inclusive work environment.
Supervision/Lead Work Exercised
Reports to: the Recreation Manager
Review of Work/ Supervision Received:
General Direction - Receives general direction from the supervisor. Works independently within established policies, procedures, and expectations and exercises judgment in planning, prioritizing, and completing assignments. Guidance is provided on significant issues, changing priorities, or matters involving broader organizational impact.
Supervision Exercised:
Supervisor - Provides direct supervision to assigned employees and is responsible for assigning and reviewing work, establishing performance expectations, supporting employee development, recruitment and selection of employees, conducting performance evaluations, addressing performance issues, responding to employee concerns and grievances in accordance with City policies, procedures, and labor agreements, and supporting effective employee relations. Incumbents in this position are responsible for ensuring assigned functions are completed effectively and in alignment with City policies, procedures, and expectations.
Qualifications & Requirements
The qualifications described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Equivalent combinations of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, licenses, and certifications that provide the required competencies may be considered, unless otherwise required by policy, regulation, or law.
Education and Experience
Bachelors degree in recreation, sports management, business administration, or a related field and four (4) years increasingly responsible work experience in community-based recreation or aquatics management including at least two (2) years of supervisory experience;
OR
High school diploma or its equivalent and eight (8) years increasingly responsible work experience in community-based recreation or aquatics management including at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.
Licenses and Certifications
Additional Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of: program implementation and management for swimming, water safety, and aquatic activities; swim and water polo teams; equipment facilities, operations, and techniques used in a community aquatic facility; professional level knowledge of the principles and techniques of aquatic facility administration and management, including knowledge of materials, methods, and techniques used in maintenance and operation of pools and other related recreation facilities, pool mechanical operation and water treatment; proper use of a mechanical lift.
Skill in: leadership; customer service; communication; delegation; scheduling multiple employees for regular and irregular work shifts; computers and technology; problem solving; handling high stress and hectic environments; organization; teaching and relaying information in an educational and constructive way.
Ability to: supervise employees; delegate responsibilities appropriately; asses and evaluate risks for employees and patrons safety and develop and implement safety procedures; mitigate risks; manage and staff a public recreational and community center; make decisions in difficult or emergency situations; often under pressure; perform in an emergency; resolve participant conflicts in a respectful way; resolve operational problems and difficulties; develop budgets; allocate resources; and analyze complex information.
Working Conditions
The work environment, physical demands, and equipment and technology described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Work Environment
Work is performed primarily indoors at the Albany Community Pool and outdoors at the COOL! Pool with the indoor environment being hot and humid and exposure to the weather and elements at the outdoor facility. Work may also be performed in an office environment under usual office working conditions. The work environment may include frequent exposure to pool chemicals, a high volume of noise, frequent interruptions, working on equipment in small spaces, frequent interaction with the public, emergency situations and tight deadlines.
Physical Demands
Work requires high level of physical ability with the ability to lift up to 60 pounds. Duties require the ability to read, interpret, and analyze detailed information and documents; communicate effectively with others; and receive and respond to verbal and written communication in person, by telephone, and through electronic means. Duties also include bending at the waist, squatting, reaching, climbing, crawling, lifting, repetitive movement, walking on both wet and dry surfaces in a hot and humid environment. Specific vision abilities also required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Equipment & Technology
Uses equipment and technology necessary to perform assigned duties, including computers, mobile devices, office equipment, vehicles, specialized equipment, enterprise software, business applications, communication platforms, and other technologies appropriate to the position. Position-specific equipment and technology may include pumps, motors, chemical controllers, and pool vacuums.
Employees are expected to effectively utilize equipment, software, and technology applicable to their assigned duties, including emerging technologies approved by the City, in accordance with applicable laws, City policies, procedures, information security standards, and confidentiality requirements.
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The City of Albany is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply for City positions. Please notify the Human Resources Department if you need any reasonable accommodation or assistance with any part of our application and screening process. Hearing impaired individuals needing assistance can call the Oregon Relay Service at 800-735-2900 and provide them this phone number: 541-917-7509. All other applications are only accepted online through our vendor, NEOGOV.
The City of Albany offers a generous benefits package to employees and eligible dependents.
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Salary and benefits are defined by City policy and/or subject to City Council approval.
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What is your education background? (select the highest level achieved)
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Please list your degree field. (If no degree, type N/A)
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Have you received any of the following traffic convictions? Select all that apply.
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Please select all of the areas you have Aquatics Experience in.
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Please specify the number of years of experience you have in each of the selected fields above. If none put "N/A".
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How many years of supervisory experience do you have?
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Please specify the type of employees you supervised (Full-time, part-time, or temporary) and the number of years you were their primary supervisor.
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Please briefly describe your experience developing and/or conducting staff training. In none, put "N/A".
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Please briefly describe your experience developing and/or conducting in-service lifeguard training. In none put "N/A".
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Please select all of the following areas you have experience in.
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Please describe your experience in the selected fields above including the number of years. If none put "N/A".
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Do you currently possess or have the ability to obtain your Water Safety Instructor Trainer (WSI-IT) certification within 12 months of hire?
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Do you currently possess or have the ability to obtain your Lifeguard certification within 12 months of hire?
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Do you currently possess or have the ability to obtain your CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider certification within 12 months of hire?
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Do you currently possess or have the ability to obtain your Aquatic Facility Operator certification within 12 months of hire?
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Do you currently possess or have the ability to obtain your Confined Space certification within 12 months of hire?
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Do you possess a current Oregon Drivers License or have the ability to obtain this upon hire?
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When applying you will be required to include the following: 1) A resume; and 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position. I understand that I must completely and fully answer all application questions and/ or supplemental questions with details, as well as attach the documents requested above. Without these my application may not be accurately evaluated. Further, I understand that referring to my resume (e.g. "see resume" in lieu of providing detailed responses) is not sufficient for purposes of ensuring accurate application evaluation. Indicating "yes" below represents your understanding.
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A resume and cover letter are required. If these items are not included, your application will not be moved forward in the process. Do you understand this requirement?
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Employer City of Albany
Address 333 Broadalbin St SW
P.O. Box 490
Albany, Oregon, 97321
Phone (541) 917-7509
Website http://www.albanyoregon.gov