Aquatics Activities Coordinator

Join Our Team as an Aquatics Activities Coordinator! Dive into a role where community, creativity, and teamwork come together — because we're better together. Do you love building programs that bring people together, helping others feel confident in the water, and creating a welcoming environment for all ages? The City of La Grande is looking for an energetic, organized, and community-minded Aquatics Activity Coordinator to help lead the programs that keep our pool thriving year-round. If you enjoy variety, teamwork, and meaningful work that strengthens your community, this role is a great fit. What You'll Do As our Aquatics Activity Coordinator, you'll be at the center of everything happening in and around the pool.

Your work will include:

Designing and launching new aquatic programs and activities Coordinating classes and working closely with instructors Supervising on-site programs and ensuring safety is always top priority Leading safety drills and supporting lifeguard training Creating engaging promotional content for social media, flyers, and more Providing excellent customer service to patrons and families Jumping in as a lifeguard or instructor when needed Supporting hiring, scheduling, and supervising part-time staff Helping maintain a clean, safe, and well-balanced pool environment Every day brings something new — and every day you'll be helping people connect, grow, and have fun. Why You'll Love This Role You get to shape programs that bring joy, confidence, and connection to our community You'll work with a supportive team that believes we're better together You'll have the chance to lead, create, and make a visible impact You'll be part of a positive, collaborative environment where your ideas matter What We're Looking For Someone who is: Organized, proactive, and great with people Comfortable supervising staff and leading activities Knowledgeable about aquatic safety (or excited to learn) Calm and confident in emergencies Ready to jump in — literally and figuratively Supervisory Responsibilities You'll provide functional and technical supervision to part-time and contract staff, helping them grow and succeed.

REQUIREMENTS

High School or equivalent, graduate - Two years of increasing responsibility working in aquatics, or Bachelor's Degree with an emphasis on recreation, physical education, or related subjects - ARC Lifeguard; CPR First Aid Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) or Certified Pool Operator (CPO) within six months of hire Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge skills and abilities to perform the job If you're ready to bring your energy, creativity, and leadership to a role that strengthens our community every single day, we'd love to meet you. Join us in shaping programs that help people learn, grow, and connect — in and out of the water. Apply today and be part of a team that truly believes we're better together.

TO APPLY

Submit a City of La Grande Employment Application to HR@cityoflagrande.org, or mail it to PO Box 670, La Grande, OR 97850. City of La Grande employment applications are required. The City of La Grande is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring.

Pay:

$3,080.00 - $3,898.00 per month

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person