RECREATION SPECIALIST - AQUATICS

The City of Surprise Parks & Recreation Department is looking for an enthusiastic and dependable Aquatics professional to support daily pool operations and help ensure a safe, well-run environment for our community. We're seeking someone who brings a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a genuine interest in learning the foundations of aquatic facility management. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys teamwork and takes pride in supporting lifeguards, maintaining high safety standards, and contributing to smooth, efficient operations. A passion for aquatics and staff development is important, along with the ability to assist with scheduling, reinforce training expectations, and provide consistent leadership on deck. Join us in building a safe, welcoming, and professional aquatic environment while growing your skills in pool management. SUMMARY Incumbents assist with the planning, implementation and coordination of a wide variety of recreation activities and programs and community special events. Responsibilities include supervising facilities or specific programs or activities, customer service, problem-solving, routine day-to-day operations and reports, scheduling entertainment, setting up events/programs, inventory, and rule adjudication. Incumbents may be assigned as cashier to receive checks and cash, process payments, and procure supplies and services. Incumbents oversee part-time staff and volunteers. EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED, and one year of related recreation experience. Additional education cannot be substituted for the required experience.

CERTIFICATIONS

Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver License.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer; pre-employment background screening includes: Criminal Background Screening Drug Screen Education & Experience Verification E-Verify Fingerprinting 39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check To view the full job description, including work environment and physical demands, click HERE The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.