Senior Manager of Aquatics

Senior Manager of Aquatics

Salary

$68,577.60 - $78,436.80 Annually

Location

Indy Parks - Various, IN

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

09979

Department

DPR-Aquatics

Opening Date

08/06/2026

Closing Date

8/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

Overview

Position is responsible for the departmental policy management, administration, staff development and training, leadership and guidance of the designated area of the City Wide Aquatics Operation. This includes in-direct supervision of all Managers and staff associated with the aquatic facility operation. The Senior Manager of Aquatics is the subject matter expert for the Department and responsible for the development and delivery of this core recreation service to the community.

The City of Indianapolis prioritizes and celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. This position values diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city whom they serve.

Position Responsibilities

Administers the operational and delivery facets of the aquatics facility management in the Department; including maintenance & cleanliness of facilities, program and service delivery, community involvement (advisory councils), fiscal management, personnel procedures, contract management and compliance, performance measures, and adherence to department policy and procedures.

Responsible for the training and professional development of Department wide aquatics personnel.

Makes recommendations to the Deputy Director on needed changes to current operating procedures.

Monitors performance measures, standards of service delivery, and maintenance of properties.

Works closely with the Deputy Director, Regional Managers, Senior Park Managers and Park Managers to develop, monitor, and insure compliance with department aquatic policy and procedures.

Communicates regularly with Mayor's Neighborhood Liaisons, DPW supervisors and other City staff to assure quality park products and services for our communities.

Notifies Deputy Director or Director of any potential problems or issues.

Facilitates two way flow of communication from senior staff to managers and from managers to senior staff.

Develops an annual aquatic operations report for the Department. Facilitates and monitors aquatic operations communication with the community, the media and other policy areas, departments or agencies.

Provides input and feedback to Supervisors regarding aquatic staff performance, skills, education, certifications and experience and recommends necessary training programs.

May help to design and deliver training programs.

Completes various types of reports to the Deputy Director and Director as needed.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and eight (8) years of managerial experience with a minimum of four (4) years of related experience or twelve (12) years of related work experience in Aquatics, Recreation, Sports Administration or related field. Must have in depth understanding of fiscal and personnel procedures and policy in the public sector. Ability to communicate and interact with top-level management and community advocates. Clear understanding and working knowledge of philosophies in the Park and Recreation Field. Experience working in the public sector. Exceptional written and oral communication skills and customer service oriented. Must be self-motivated and dependable. Ability to learn computer applications for purchasing, budgeting, program registration, facility reservations. General ability to utilize a personal computer for word processing, e-mail, scheduling and data base spreadsheets. Requires a thorough knowledge of pool maintenance and water chemistry. Licenses/Certifications required or ability to obtain within one year include: 5 Star Lifeguard Instructor Trainer with Starfish Aquatics, Starguard Lifeguard Certification, American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, CPR and First Aid Teaching Certificate and Aquatic Facility Operator or Certified Pool Operator. Position will require a respirator physical and fit test for chemical face mask. General ability to utilize a personal computer for word processing, e-mail, scheduling, and data base spread-sheets. Prefer CPRP (Certified Parks & Recreation Professional).

Working Conditions

Senior Managers are assigned an office as a central work location. Work hours may include holidays, weekends and evenings. Administrators will be expected to travel regularly to locations within the division to monitor activity. Work related activities may incorporate all facets of recreational or municipal service delivery in various physical environments and weather conditions. Senior Managers are on-call on a 24-hour 7 day a week basis with the exception of approved vacations.

All rates are bi-weekly.

2026 Rate Sheet - To view our rate sheet, please copy and paste this link into your web browser: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:67382b58-4d1a-4519-89d7-8453f91e19a1

Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month):

Basic: Employer Paid

Optional Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month)

Additional:

<25-29 $0.058

30-34 $0.083

35-39 $0.099

40-44 $0.132

45-49 $0.223

50-54 $0.363

55-59 $0.600

60-64 $0.795

65-69 $1.329

70 + $2.054

IMPORTANT PERF UPDATE:

• For more information on eligibility options, refer to Proposal 21-288 https://bit.ly/3exq8yR

1. All employees hired/rehired after 1/1/2022 have a choice to select the PERF Hybrid plan (3% + Pension) or the INPRS My Choice: Retirement Savings plan (3% + 1% Contribution). The Hybrid plan consists of two components:

Annuity Savings Account (ASA) -This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. Youre always vested in your ASA portion - its always yours.

Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employees career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the members age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.

2. Employees hired/rehired by the City and County between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/2021 will be automatically enrolled in the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan. This plan is an annuity savings account (ASA) only plan and does not have a pension component. Any service that an employee has in the My Choice: Retirement Savings Plan will not count toward the service time requirements for pension eligibility in the Hybrid Plan.

With the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings Plan, the ASA is split up into two parts:

Part one - This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. Youre always vested in your ASA portion - its always yours.

Part two - This consists of an additional variable rate contribution paid by the City toward your ASA. This variable rate contribution is currently 1% of your gross wages. Vesting in the value of the variable rate employer contribution will vary by length of participation. You are:

• 20 percent vested after 1 full year of participation
• 40 percent vested after 2 full years of participation
• 60 percent vested after 3 full years of participation
• 80 percent vested after 4 full years of participation
• 100 percent vested after 5 full years of participation

3. All employees hired/rehired prior to 1/1/2017 are grandfathered into PERF Hybrid plan. The Hybrid plan consists of two components:

Annuity Savings Account (ASA) -This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. Youre always vested in your ASA portion - its always yours.

Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employees career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the members age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.

4. City Employees hired/rehired between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/21 that are members of the City AFSCME labor union can choose to enroll in either the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan or the PERF Hybrid plan. Both plans are described above. Employees have 60 days to choose which option they want, and by state law this cannot be changed. If no choice is made, the employee will then be automatically added to the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan.

The Indiana General Assembly has enacted a provision that allows public employees to make voluntary contributions in addition to the mandatory three percent (3%) contributions. Employees may contribute up to an additional ten- percent (10%) of their compensation per pay period to the annuity savings account. This means that the maximum level of contributions to the annuity savings account under this new provision is thirteen percent (13%) of an employees compensation per pay period.

Employees who separate from the city within their first ten (10) years of employment need to contact INPRS - PERF regarding their ASA account.

Questions relating to PERF may be directed to INPRS - PERF at:

Indiana Public Retirement System

Public Employees Retirement Fund

One North Capitol, Suite 001

Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

(888) 236-3544

Employer City of Indianapolis and Marion County

Address 200 E. Washington Street

CCB 1501

Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204

Phone 317-327-5211

Website http://www.indy.gov