Aquatic/Fitness Coordinator
City of Whitewater

Job Description

The Aquatic/Fitness Coordinator assists with the planning, coordination, administration, supervision, and evaluation of aquatic programs and staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary.
  • Assists in the development and implementation of well-diversified and structured aquatic and fitness-based programs for the community.
  • Assists in supervision, coordination, training, evaluation, and certification of staff in the development and implementation of aquatic and fitness programs, aquatic staff and volunteers.
  • Develops, implements, and evaluates aquatic, fitness, and facility-based programs and activities to meet community needs and enhance facility usage.
  • Communicates internally with in the department and City regarding program operations and facility scheduling.
  • Assists in the maintenance and compilation of records and statistics for all personnel, programs and activities.
  • Assists in the maintenance of records and reports such as daily water testing, inventory, maintenance of all aquatic and fitness equipment and chemical supply.
  • Assists with the promotion and public relations of the facility, including representing the Whitewater Aquatic and Fitness Center at job fairs, community events, outreach activities, and other engagement opportunities.
  • Performs other duties as required.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Assists in the recruitment and selection of part-time and seasonal staff.
  • Serves as a member of various committees, as assigned.
  • Assists in the coordination of the facility use with the school district, and other outside groups or agencies.

Qualifications 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school or pursuance of or graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in recreation, social work, or a closely related field.
  • 3 years increasingly responsible related experience, or any equivalent combination of related education and experience, that provides requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for the position.

Required Certifications: 

  • First Aid and CPR/AED (within 90 days of hire)
  • Red Cross Lifeguard (within 90 days of hire)
  • CPO/AFO or Equivalent (within 1 year of hire)
  • Water Safety Instructor (within 6 months of hire) 

Preferred Certifications:

  • WSI Trainer (or ability to obtain one within 24 months of hire)
  • LG Instructor (or ability to obtain one within 24 months of hire)
  • Position requires a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain.
  • Bilingual background in Spanish is desired.
  • Ability to communicate orally and in writing with the department director and all staff and volunteers, police department, other city departments, and officials, community groups, Chamber of Commerce, schools, local businesses, media, and the public.
  • Ability to analyze data and information using established criteria, to determine consequences and to identify and select alternatives.
  • Ability to compare, count, differentiate, measure, copy, record and transcribe data and information.
  • Ability to classify, compute, tabulate, and categorize data.
  • Ability to persuade, convince, and/or train others.
  • Ability to advise and interpret how to apply policies, procedures and standards to specific situations.
  • Ability to utilize a variety of advisory data and information such code manuals, City ordinances, directories, State statutes, procedures, guidelines and non-routine correspondence.
  • Ability to communicate orally and in writing with City personnel, Department personnel and City residents.
  • Ability to calculate percentages, fractions, decimals, volumes, ratios, present values, and spatial relationships.
  • Ability to interpret basic descriptive statistical reports.
  • Ability to use functional reasoning in performing influence functions.
  • Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory and/or judgmental criteria.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and handle stressful situations, to organize work and set priorities, managing time and resources to meet deadlines and changing demands within the entire operation of administrative services, perform duties with a minimum of supervision.
  • Ability to persuade, convince, and train others.
  • Ability to advise and provide interpretation regarding the application of policies, procedures, and standards to specific situations.
  • Proficiency in typing, 10 key calculator, computers and electronic data processing.
  • Working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
  • Ability to effectively meet and deal with the public.
  • Artistic and creative skills are desirable.
  • Ability to perform cashier duties accurately.
  • Ability to work effectively in cooperation with fellow employees as a member of the administrative staff team.
  • Ability to work in and maintain an environment that deals with sensitive and confidential information.
  • Works under general supervision of the WAFC Manager.
  • Requires the ability to provide first line staff oversight

Salary/Salary Range:
$39,094.98 - $52,778.22 Annually

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Closing Date: 
January 14, 2026