Recreation Specialist I - Aquatics Coordinator

Recreation Specialist I - Aquatics Coordinator

Salary

$61,674.48 - $78,731.04 Annually

Location

Lake Oswego, Oregon, OR

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-10-5015

Department

Parks and Recreation Aquatics

Opening Date

10/09/2026

Closing Date

10/25/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

LOMEA

• Description
• Benefits

The Position

The City of Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation Department is seeking applications for the Recreation Specialist position in Aquatics. Recreation Specialists in Aquatics are responsible for the development and implementation of aquatic programs, classes or activities such as swim lessons, drop-in swim activities, aqua fitness, open swims, and lap swims. Additional duties include training of personnel, directing work activities, developing schedules, making hiring recommendations, conducting activity evaluations and making suggestions, and independence in decision making. This position will also coordinate with the lifeguards and facility maintenance.

We will be hiring one Recreation Specialists in Aquatics to cover the following shifts:

Aquatics Closer: 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm on Tuesday through Friday and 11:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and supervises assigned programs, classes, and activities; monitors day to day operations to ensure smooth and efficient program delivery.
• May be required to open or close swim facility.
• Under general supervision, incumbents have independent oversight of daily operations for assigned LORAC swimming pools and amenities. Ensures facilities are well maintained in coordination with appropriate City Departments; oversees safety and risk management, promptly addressed associated problems.
• Develops and maintains courteous, professional and effective working relationships with employees, clients, vendors and/or any other representatives of the community.
• Incumbents lead assigned lower level recreation aquatic staff including priority setting, making recommendations for recruitment, hiring, training, staff development and performance evaluations.
• Assesses and determines aquatic recreation program and community needs; ensures evaluations are conducted, results tabulated and reported; suggests alternative programs. Initiates activities to meet those needs.
• Assists in preparing program budgets including determining services, capital purchases and staffing levels. Monitors program revenue and expenditures ensuring services remain within budget and meets revenue goals. Evaluates programs and prepared quarterly reports.
• Determines fees for programs based on evaluating cost recovery model.
• Conducts interviews; trains, assigns, and directs the work of part-time, volunteer and contract employees; oversees and provides performance feedback.
• Works with various community groups and individuals in organizing and delivering programs. Obtains community financial and in-kind support as necessary. Considers ways to offset costs of program offerings and implements upon approval.
• Teach swim lessons, aqua fitness classes, and other classes similar in nature.

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Education and Experience Requirements

Graduation with a High School diploma or G.E.D; and two years of college in a related field and one year of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Licensing and Other Requirements:

Positions in this classification require the ability to possess and maintain a valid driver's license and ability to meet the City's driving standards.

Lifeguards: require Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, CPR/AED and First Aid Training for Professional Rescuers. Water Safety Instruction certification preferred. Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor preferred.

For a complete list of the essential duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, and physical and mental demands please review the complete job description at www.ci.oswego.or.us/hr.

Supplemental Information

Annual Pay range (non-exempt): $61,674 - $78,731

Non-cash compensation includes medical, dental, vision, PERS employee pick up, and VEBA contribution.

Bilingual Pay: Employees who can speak and/or write a language listed in the top five (5) most common languages spoken in the Lake Oswego School District, may be eligible for three percent (3%) bilingual pay.

Application Process: You may visit our web site at www.ci.oswego.or.us/jobs to access the online application process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. The City application must be submitted by: 5:00 P.M. Sunday, October 25, 2026

BENEFIT SUMMARY - LOMEA members

The City of Lake Oswego offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package. This summary is a general outline of the benefits that are available to regular status employees that are employed for 20 or more hours per week. Please contact Human Resources with any questions.

Medical/Vision Insurance

City of Lake Oswego offers 2 plan options for you and your dependents.

• Regence Blue Cross BlueShield or Oregon and VSP Vision-Traditional PPO

In-network and out-of-network coverage, no referral for specialist care.

• Kaiser Permanente Medical and Vision

Services provided exclusively by Kaiser providers through a primary care physician (PCP).

Detailed benefit plan summaries for each plan is available upon request. The monthly employee cost for health insurance depends on the plan selected and if dependents are enrolled.

Dental Insurance

Comprehensive coverage through 2 plan options for you and your dependents.

• Delta Dental PPO-Moda Health Plan

In-network and out-of-network coverage, no referral for specialist care

• Kaiser Permanente Dental

Kaiser dentists agree to provide services to you at a discounted, negotiated fees and copays. Out-of-network services are not covered.

With your choice, you will have access to a plan that includes preventive, routine and major dental care as well as orthodontic benefits for child dependents. There is no monthly cost to employee's for dental insurance.

Life Insurance

Standard Life Insurance Company

City paid insurance amount of $50,000 for Basic Life and $50,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment

Supplemental life insurance coverage available for purchase for you, your spouse and dependents with guaranteed issue amounts (GI).

Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD)

Standard Life Insurance Company

City paid long-term disability (LTD) insurance plan which guarantees that you will receive 60% of your salary, up to $4,000, following a 90-day waiting period.

Workers' Compensation Insurance

SAIF Corporation

You are provided workers' compensation insurance in accordance with Oregon Revised Statues.

Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)

Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

Benefits paid by PERS are funded from 2 sources:

• Member IAP contributions* paid on your behalf by the City (currently 6% of subject salary); and
• Employer contributions*
• contributions are made 6 months after employment (unless you are a previous or current member of PERS) and amounts are determined by PERS.

Vesting: Employee IAP Account - immediately, Pension Benefit Employer Contribution- 5 calendar years

Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

Canopy

The EAP offers 5 confidential counseling and 24-hour crisis help to employees and their families at no cost. Other services include educational resources, legal assistance and financial help.

Voluntary Employee Benefits Account (VEBA)

HRA Veba

City contributions* are made to a health reimbursement account to reimburse qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses and premiums you may incur on behalf of yourself, your spouse, dependents. The contribution amount is $100 per month.

• Contributions contributed monthly by the City or with leave transfer and/or cash-out funds.

Deferred Compensation Plan

MissinSquare Retirement

The City offers a 457(b) deferred compensation retirement plan. Contribution amounts can be specified as a percentage or dollar amount for pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. Eligibility is at hire and participation in this plan is voluntary.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Allegiance

Flexible Spending Accounts save you money by reducing the taxes you pay. Your FSA contributions are deducted from each paycheck before federal, FICA and, in most cases, state taxes are calculated. Use your FSA contributions to pay for eligible expenses incurred by you, your spouse, and your dependents.

Holidays

The following holidays are observed throughout the year:

New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Birthday, President's Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and one Personal Holiday.

In some years, employees are also eligible for 4 hours holiday on Christmas Eve and 4 hours holiday on New Years' Eve.

Vacation

Employees shall accumulate vacation in the following manner:

0-3 years:12 days (8 hours per month)

4-9 years:16.5 days (11 hours per month)

10-15 years:21.5 days (14.33 hours per month)

16-19 years:23.5 days (15.66 hours per month)

20+ years:25 days (16.67 hours per month)

Part-time employee vacation hours are pro-rated based on hours worked. Vacation time may accumulate to maximum of 2 times yearly accrual. Excess vacation time will be transferred to employees VEBA account.

Sick Leave

At hire, 48 hours of sick time will be available. After a full 6 months of employment, sick hours will then be accrued a monthly basis at a rate of 8 hours per month.

Part-time employee sick hours are pro-rated based on hours worked. Sick leave may be accumulated to 1080 hours. Anything over 1080 hours will be transferred to employees VEBA account.

Employer City of Lake Oswego

Address PO Box 369

Lake Oswego, Oregon, 97034

Phone 503.534.4244

503.635.0220

Website http://www.ci.oswego.or.us/hr