This is responsible supervisory work within the Leisure Services Department Parks and Recreation Division's Aquatics Program. Responsibilities include developing aquatics activities; executing and coordinating programs for all age groups; supervising full- and part-time subordinate employees; maintaining and operating the City's aquatics facilities.

Work is performed under the Recreation Superintendent's direction and is reviewed through observation, conferences, records, and reports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Manages aquatic facilities and programs; ensures efficient operations and adherence to safety precautions.
• Manages and maintains swimming pool facilities, pumps, and filters in accordance with Florida Department of Health standards; administers chemicals to ensure water quality; requisitions new equipment as necessary.
• Enforces swimming rules and regulations.
• Maintains Division's first aid equipment and supplies; administers first aid and emergency lifesaving techniques.
• Hires, trains, supervises, schedules, and evaluates lifeguards, swim instructors, and swim team coaches.
• Conducts lifeguard drills; supervises and assures lifeguards' alertness.
• Completes detailed accident reports and daily log sheets.
• Conducts routine pool area safety inspections; maintains logs required by the Florida Department of Health and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
• Develops and coordinates staff/instructor training programs.
• Assesses and evaluates programs, instructors, and participants.
• Maintains programs and activities records.
• Assists in preparing the Division's annual budget.
• Assumes subordinates' duties as needed.
• Promotes the Division; composes and edits news releases, flyers, and brochures for distribution.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining good public relations.
• Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 
 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of rescue equipment and water safety.
• Considerable knowledge of operating and maintaining swimming pool filtration and heating systems.
• Considerable knowledge of first aid and lifesaving techniques.
• Excellent swimming skills.
• Ability to respond quickly to emergency situations; operate and maintain lifesaving equipment, including Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).
• Ability to enforce water safety rules and regulations; instruct others in swimming and lifesaving methods.
• Proficient in computer applications, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the public; exercise good judgment and tact when addressing the public.

Training, Certification, and Experience

• Four-year college degree in Physical Education or Parks and Recreation.
• Three to five years full-time experience supervising various recreation or aquatics programs.
• Or, an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Special Requirements

• Valid Florida driver's license.
• Possess American Red Cross First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR),
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED), Lifeguard, Water Safety Instructor (WSI), and Lifeguard Training Instructor Certifications.
• Possess a valid Pool Operator Certification: Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO).

Copies of required certification(s) must be submitted with the application.

The City of Temple Terrace is a drug-free workplace.

A pre-employment drug screen, criminal history background investigation, and a driver’s license verification may be conducted.

POSTING DATE: October 23, 2026

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled.

To apply for this position, please complete the online job application or download, complete and mail or hand-deliver a printed application to the Human Resources Department on the second floor of City Hall at 11250 North 56th Street, Temple Terrace, FL 33617.

  Employment applications will not be accepted via fax.