AQUATICS COORDINATOR

Loudoun County Parks, Recreation & Community Services (PRCS) is dedicated to connecting all communities through exceptional people, parks, and programs. Our goal is to make Loudoun the community of choice through outstanding experiences while promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We celebrate the strengths of individuals and collaborate to deliver programs and community services that provide social, personal, economic, and environmental benefits to last a lifetime. Come be a part of something that matters! Loudoun County's Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services is currently seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Aquatics Coordinator position.

If you have an aquatics background, can foresee potential problems, and have the specialty skills needed to solve them, then this could be the position you've been looking for. This position requires continual direction and oversight of aquatics operations and programming. A successful candidate will be able to communicate, solve problems, adapt to changing situations, think critically, and work as a team. PRCS serves a diverse population including but not limited to youth, adults, individuals with disabilities, and seniors.

We are currently hiring at the following locations: 

• Claude Moore Recreation and Community Center, Sterling, VA 
• Dulles South Recreation and Community Center, South Riding, VA

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Develops aquatics programs and monitors program budget. 
• Interviews and trains aquatic staff, orients lifeguards, shallow water attendants, and WSI's to policies and procedures of Center and aquatics program. 
• Maintains emergency preparedness for safety, medical, and pool facility emergencies. 
• Maintains required lifeguard certifications. 
• Prioritizes the health, safety, and company customer service standards to all external and internal customers.

* Work schedule varies following operational hours and may include weekday, evening, and weekend hours. *

Salary commensurate with experience

Loudoun County Regular Full-time Employees are eligible for full benefits including but not limited to the following as a part of a total rewards package! 

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) 
• Annual leave 
• Sick leave 
• Annual Paid Holidays 
• Group Health Plan 
• Group Life Insurance 
• Exceptional Performance Recognition 
• Credit Union Membership 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Education and Career Development

Bachelor's degree in Leisure and Recreation Service or related field. 

Two (2) years directly related work experience including one (1) year of supervisory experience or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of recreation planning, programming, and operations management. 
• Knowledge of first aid methods and safety precautions. 
• Knowledge of pool and fitness-based recreation programming.

• Criminal background, credit checks and DMV records check required. 
• Valid driver's license
• A Pool Operators license, Lifeguard Instructor Certification required at time of hire. 
• All certifications must be obtained within the departments required timelines and include the following: Water Safety Instructor, CPR and First Aid, First Aid Instructor certifications.
• Complete Bloodborne Pathogen and facility specific building and pool systems training.
• County required Supervisory Courses to include E- Learning and MOAT.
• Hold or obtain other certifications or other training desired by Department for specific assigned area.