What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aquatics Manager II (Part-Time) 2025 position at City of Wichita?
Dive into a leadership role that makes a splash in our community!
As an Aquatics Manager 2 for the City of Wichita, you’ll be at the heart of creating safe, engaging, and enjoyable aquatic experiences across our 18 facilities, including 12 splash pads and 6 public swimming pools.
This isn’t just a job—it’s your opportunity to lead and inspire a team of dedicated aquatics professionals, from head lifeguards to managers. You’ll take the lead in training staff, overseeing day-to-day operations, and maintaining water quality standards to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all. Whether you're organizing schedules, teaching swim lessons, or monitoring facility cleanliness, your role is vital in making our aquatic spaces a hub of community fun and relaxation.
If you’re passionate about leadership, safety, and creating lasting memories for families and visitors, this role offers a summer of growth, purpose, and enjoyment.
THIS IS A LIMITED PART-TIME POSITION
The days and hours for this position: varies
2025 Important Dates
- The interview process is scheduled to begin in February 2025.
- Save the date! Neighborhood pools are set to open Monday, May 26, 2025.
**Posting may close at any time**
- Enforce all City of Wichita Park and Recreation pools policies and procedures
- Help teach and train new head lifeguards and managers
- Administer Swim Lessons
- Check daily incident and cash reports to ensure accuracy and completion
- Schedule staff to the needs of the facility and ensure that coverage is maintained at adequate levels. Helps in scheduling management staff at pools and scheduling splash pad operation staff.
- Administer a regular in-service training schedule for staff
- Ensure facility cleanliness and maintain operations of chemicals and filtration of the pool systems. Is very knowledgeable about chemical application for pool settings.
- Helps determine dosages for chemical additions for pools and splash pads.
- These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other job-related duties may be assigned as needed.
- Ability to listen to, read, interpret, and apply instructions received
- Ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of others.
- Ability to handle chemicals that require a respirator
- Ability to lift empty containers weighing up to S0lbs up to a 4 ft height
- Ability to lift and move large, sometimes bulky objects weighing up to 80lbs with assistance
- Ability to climb steps or ladders
- Ability to move about quickly and stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop, or squat, as needed to perform assigned tasks
- Ability to work outdoors in unpleasant weather conditions
- Ability to tolerate airborne nuisances associated with open grounds and windy conditions
- Ability to climb onto and sit on a lifeguard tower for extended periods of time
- Ability to physically perform life guarding activities, including techniques of swimmer rescue
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
- An employee will not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace
- Must be at least 21 years old
- 2 years' experience as a lifeguard.
- 5 years' experience in a supervisory role.
- Have a current American Red Cross CPR-PR, First Aid, LGI, LGT, WSI, or equivalent certification.
- Applicants must satisfactorily demonstrate required skills including swimming, CPR-PR and first aid.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
Preferred Experience and Training
- Bachelor's degree
- Current WSI and/or LGI certification.
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of a criminal record check.
Starting pay for current City employees will be determined by City of Wichita policy or applicable bargaining unit agreement.
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