Aquatics Manager

Full Salary Range:

$113,910 - $144,132 annually

Starting Salary Range:

$113,910 - $128,133 annually, DOQ The City of Covington is seeking a highly capable Aquatics Manager adept at managing all aspects of aquatic center operations, staffing and facility maintenance. The successful candidate will thrive in a high-paced environment and be proficient at managing a large staff and sizeable workload to effectively serve the needs of the public and complete projects in a timely manner. They are effective, tactful communicators skilled at resolving conflicts. They will also be a contributing, collaborative member of the city team, consistently bringing a positive energy to their work environment while striving to reinforce the organizational values of Team, Positivity, Integrity and Innovation. This position is FLSA exempt and may require work that falls outside of the normal work schedule.

Education and Experience :

Minimum Criteria:

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation or Recreation and Park Administration, and at least two (2) years of relative full-time work experience related to aquatics; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which would provide evidence of the skills, knowledge and abilities required to perform the job functions.

Special Requirements:

Please refer to the list of special requirements included near the end of the full Job Description. The City offers an excellent health insurance program that includes dental and vision plans; a 401(a) pension (PERS Replacement and Social Security Replacement ) plan that vest on a graduated schedule reaching 100% after completion of the third year of employment; a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA Plan; plus voluntary 457 and Flexible Spending plans, paid holidays, paid sick leave and paid vacation leave. Additionally, the City offers a variety of flexible work schedules, including 4/10's and a mix of on-site and remote working, based on the needs of the position and supervisory approval. A complete job description and employment application are available through the links posted below or by visiting City Hall Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Resumes must be accompanied by a cover letter a completed and signed application along with answers to the Supplemental Questions (below) or they will not be considered. First review of applications will be completed by Monday, August 17 th , 2026. The applicants selected to participate in the interview process will be contacted the week before interviews, which are currently scheduled for August 25 th , 2026. For hard copy applications, apply to: kathy.parker@covingtonwa.gov ; or Human Resources Analyst; City of Covington; 16720 SE 271 st Street, Suite 100; Covington, WA 98042. EEOE. For additional information, contact the HR Analyst at (253) 480-2410. To request an application packet through email, please call Kathy Parker at (253) 480-2417.

Supplemental Questions:

What experience do you have relevant to overseeing programs at a public aquatic center. Please describe your approach towards customer service and experience addressing customer concerns. Please describe your experience relevant to pool and/or facility maintenance. How would you characterize your leadership and management style?