Job Description
at City of Missoula, MT in Missoula, Montana, United States Job Description Aquatics Facilities Specialist Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/missoulacity/jobs/newprint/5346694) Apply ? Aquatics Facilities Specialist Salary $27.32 - $30.02 Hourly Location Missoula, Montana Job Type Regular, Full-Time Job Number 00708 Department Parks & Recreation Division P&R Aquatics Opening Date 05/19/2026 + Description + Benefits + Questions Overview Help keep Missoula's aquatics facilities running at their best! The Program Specialist I - Aquatics Facilities is a dynamic role that blends facility maintenance, water quality management, staff coordination, and public service. Supporting locations like Currents Aquatic Center, Splash Montana, and community spray decks, this position plays a vital role in creating safe, clean, and enjoyable spaces for residents of all ages. If you're detail-oriented, hands-on, and passionate about community recreation, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Screening of applications will begin on Monday, June 8, 2026 . It is in your best interest to apply before this date.
To Apply:
All applicants must submit the City of Missoula Application. P lease ensure that all details are entered on the application form. Resumes will not be reviewed. All details should be entered on the application. Starting Pay:
New hires start within our entry-to-market range, depending on experience and qualifications. The starting range for the position is $27.32 - $30.02/hour and will increase each year for longevity and cost of living adjustments. Full Pay Range:
Each position also has a full wage range that reflects potential growth over time, including annual increases for longevity and cost-of-living. The full range for the position is $27.32 - $31.83/hour. Essential Functions + Responsible for daily maintenance of building systems and equipment to ensure all systems work properly. + Implement multiple maintenance procedures for the equipment and building envelope systems at Currents, Splash Montana and the spray decks located at Bonner, Marilyn, Franklin, and Westside parks. + Lead and direct workflow and schedules, monitor performance of assigned program staff. + Create and utilize procedural documents to ensure safe, efficient, sanitary and consistent operations at all aquatics facilities; prepare a variety of reports, correspondence, and other documents. + Utilize codes and controlling documents, such as: the Model Aquatic Health Code and the Montana Standards for Public Swimming Pools, to implement safe & efficient policies and procedures. + Lead and facilitate water quality, risk management, and facility/janitorial maintenance processes. + Maintain and repair equipment; make recommendations for improvement and upgrades of water quality and building envelope systems; assist with budget planning for facility-related expenses and track costs for repairs, maintenance, and projects. + Lead and facilitate various staff trainings, and organize logistics; assist with developing procedures, goals and objectives. + Provide leadership and serve as a supportive member of the Aquatics Management Team to ensure high quality aquatics facilities and programming. + Maintain inventory of facility supplies, including janitorial, maintenance, and safety equipment; order supplies and equipment, as needed. + Provide support in the daily operations of the department, including delivery of services, implementing approved plans, public outreach, education, etc. + Organize and assist with department policies, goals, and objectives, including reviewing operations, recommending and implementing organizational and/or procedural changes, etc. + Serve as a resource to employees on department policies and procedures and to the public on departmental projects and plans. + Perform customer service functions by providing information and explaining Parks and Recreation services, programs, facilities, and plans, interpreting department rules and regulations etc.; scheduling appointments; performing permit and payment transactions; responding to general inquiries, etc.; maintaining department files. + Develop and maintain various partnerships, with intra-departmental divisions, Missoula County Public Health, and other community entities, to execute projects and increase the impact of department efforts. + Monitor adherence to safety and risk management policies and procedures; assist with safety and risk management training. + Create and deploy tools to collect input through surveys, comment forms, etc.; analyze data to informed decisions to improve the functioning of pool equipment, and the cleanliness/sanitation of pool and pool area; summarize data to present to management. + Provide support to residents by reviewing, responding to requests for service and/or complaints, and seeking to find resolutions within the scope of the position and set guidelines or consult with supervisor on complex situations. + Coordinate resources and administrative details of special projects or studies, including coordinating purchases, supplies and equipment, coordinating outside vendors, leading intermittent staff, etc.; research and analyze routine administrative projects; manage project budgets, expenditures, grants, etc.; develop and maintain a detailed project schedule/calendar and various other administrative tasks. + Provide support to various programs and/or projects related to assigned department/work unit(s). + Perform lifeguard duties; teach swimming lessons and water aerobics, as needed. + Assist supervisor with various department activities. + Perform other duties as assigned, based on training and qualifications. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities + Knowledge of general business operation principles and practices, including accounts payable/receivable, workflow procedures, purchase orders, requesting quotes, etc. + Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, the principles and practices of public administration, including budget management, program management, policy implementation, etc. + Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, grant processes, including tracking and reimbursement submittals. + Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, the importance of Parks and Open Space to a community. + Knowledge of, and ability interpret and promote, departmental safety considerations, City safety policies, OSHA standards and guidelines, and the Americans for Disabilities Act. + Skill in using various computer software and databases, including Microsoft 365 and GIS software, with the ability to learn job specific applications and equipment. + Skill in maintaining various aquatics facilities, including indoor/outdoor pools and splash decks, etc. + Skill in safely operating various tools and other equipment. + Skill in multitasking in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple projects while prioritizing tasks with shifting priorities and timeline demands. + Skill in organization, time management and prioritizing with the proven ability to have keen attention to detail and accuracy in performing work with adherence to strict deadlines. + Skill in implementing various operating procedures and policies. + Skill in communicating, in person and writing, with the proven ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with diverse individuals. + Ability to lead and coordinate logistics for multiple projects. + Ability to analyze and report various data. + Ability to maintain current knowledge, developments, and trends related to specific areas of focus and/or assigned projects. + Ability to maintain and exhibit integrity and discretion in handling the conf To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account
