Recreation Coordinator - Aquatics
Salary
$61,912.50 - $84,883.50 Annually
Location
319 Robe River Drive, AK
Job Type
Hourly Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
26.14
Department
Parks & Recreation
Division
Parks & Recreation
Opening Date
10/01/2026
Love the water and love leading a team?
The City of Valdez Parks & Recreation Department is looking for an Aquatics Recreation Coordinator to run our pool operations, grow our swim programs, and keep our facility safe, clean, and welcoming for the community.
In this position, reporting to the Recreation Manager, youll coordinate and supervise all aspects of our aquatics program, from daily pool operations and swim lessons to staff training and marketing. Youll also pitch in on community events and special programs across the Recreation Division.
What Youll Do
- Oversee daily pool operations, cleanliness, and safety
- Test, monitor, and document water quality, and flag maintenance needs
- Work with City Building Maintenance and School District partners on facility needs
- Ensure compliance with aquatic health and safety requirements
- Develop and evaluate swim lessons and aquatic programs for all ages and skill levels
- Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate aquatic staff, including coordinating lifeguard training and certifications
- Oversee front desk operations and customer service
- Order supplies and equipment, prepare reports, and help monitor the budget
- Create marketing materials and manage aquatics social media
- Support department-wide community events and special programs
What You Bring
- Two years of aquatics, recreation, or related experience
- Previous supervisory or lead experience
- Experience with swim lesson programming or instruction
- CPR/AED and First Aid certification (or the ability to obtain within a designated period)
- Valid Alaska Drivers License
- Ability to pass a background check
- Strong communication and customer service skills, and the ability to juggle priorities and work independently while collaborating with a team
This position is open until filled, review of applicants is continual. APPLY TODAY!
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Work in indoor and outdoor environments.
- Stand and walk for extended periods.
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Perform duties necessary to meet aquatic certification requirements.
The City of Valdez offers an enticing benefits package that includes affordable health insurance, optional life insurance, matching retirement plans, retirement planning advisor, ample paid time off, and many other perks.
HEALTH INSURANCE
- Currently monthly employee paid premium is approximately $132.00 per month for comprehensive family medical, RX, dental, vision, & hearing.
- Basic life insurance policy provided.
- Effective 1st day of month following 30 days of employment.
Medical
- Low deductible: $100 per person not to exceed $300 per family.
- $488 maximum out of pocket expense after deductible has been met.
Prescriptions
- Generic Co-Pay $5.
- Non-Generic Co-Pay $10.
- Up to a 90-day supply from either mail order or brick/mortar pharmacy.
- Extensive formulary.
Dental
Deductible: $25 per person not to exceed $75 per family.
Maximum annual benefit of $2500 per person.
Cleaning & exams pay at 100% with no deductible.
Orthodontics for dependents up to age 19.
Implants are covered not to exceed annual benefit maximums.
Vision
- No deductible.
- One exam per family member per year.
- Lenses each year covered at 90%.
- A year supply of contacts annually covered at 50%.
- Frames every other year covered at 90% not to exceed $200.
- Lasik coverage - $2000 lifetime benefit.
Hearing
- No Deductible.
- Exam is covered at 90%.
- Device is covered at 50%.
Optional life insurance
- Based on employee age and amount of coverage
- Spouse coverage available
- Coverage for children of $10,000 at $.56 per pay period for all children on plan.
RETIREMENT PLANS
State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System
- 8% pre-tax contribution to PERS Tier IV Defined Contribution Plan.
- 5% city match.
- 5-year vesting schedule.
Optional deferred compensation plan & city matching 401(a)
- Pre-tax contribution into a 457 plan, not to exceed federal limitations (2025 is $23,500) - no waiting period to enroll.
- City will match not to exceed 6.2% for regular employees and 9.3% for executive staff into a 401(a) after 90 days of employment.
PAID TIME OFF
- New employees accrue 24 days per year for first 2 years of service.
- Hourly employees can accrue compensatory time in lieu of overtime at the rate of 1.5 hours per hour worked.
HOLIDAYS
- The City recognizes 13.5 holidays per year
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Presidents Day
- Seward's Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- 4th of July
- Labor Day
- Alaska Day
- Veteran's Day
- Thanksgiving
- Friday following Thanksgiving
- ½ Day on Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
Employer City of Valdez
Address PO Box 307
212 Chenega Ave
Valdez, Alaska, 99686
Phone 907-834-3419
907-835-4313
Website http://www.valdezak.gov