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Recreation Leader - Aquatics

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Recreation Leader - Aquatics

Salary

$48,064.00 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full-Time Civil Service

Job Number

25288E

Department

Parks

Division

Recreational Enhancement

Opening Date

07/24/2025

Closing Date

8/7/2025 11:59 PM Central

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Position Description

This position announcement is for Recreation Leader – Aquatics, a full-time Civil Service position in the Parks & Recreation Department. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and conducting aquatic activities. Applicants must be able to work with diverse populations and be available to work in any location.

The position often requires working evenings and some weekends and works in both an indoor and outdoor environment.

Employees must be physically capable of participating in aquatic activities.

Metro Parks and Recreation Department has something for everyone through its variety of strategically placed facilities and programs. Parks offers cultural arts and fitness classes, dog parks and nature programs and 16,000 acres of open space, including 121 parks and 19 greenways. Ice hockey, sports leagues, art galleries and much more are among the offerings. Parks is a fun place where there’s always something going on.

Typical Duties

+ Leading various groups in indoor/outdoor aquatic activities.

+ Providing front desk services including greeting customers, answering phones, collecting fees, receipting admissions and other operational revenue using a computer point of sale system, and checking out recreational equipment.

+ Supervising facility and patrons, maintaining order, and enforcing discipline procedures.

+ Keeping records pertaining to attendance, programs, etc.

+ Administering basic first aid in cases of minor injury.

+ Performing various repairs, maintenance and housekeeping duties to ensure high standards of facility cleanliness and operational equipment.

+ Overseeing the work assignments of part-time and/or seasonal staff or volunteers.

+ Providing public information as requested.

+ Submitting request for equipment and repairs.

+ Performing standard life guarding duties for swimmers using community pools and swimming areas.

+ Maintaining Pools in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations which include maintaining pool water chemistry, cleaning locker rooms, operating pressure washer, vacuuming and backwashing pools, cleaning pool area, emptying trash, repairing swim meet timing equipment, etc.

+ Organizing set up and operating swim meets.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma and one (1) year experience coaching, organizing, or supervising aquatic activities.

License Required/Certifications:

+ Valid Driver’s License

+ American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate**

+ Aquatics Facility Operator (AFO) or Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or must obtain within 6 months of employment.

Other nationally recognized Lifeguard Training Certificate will be accepted. Certification as an American Red Cross Lifeguard will be completed when hired

Physical Requirements:

Applicants for this classification must be physically able to participate in aquatic activities involving walking, running, swimming, bending, stooping, etc.

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

NOTE: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Physical Education, or related field from an accredited college or university.

+ One (1) year experience working as a certified lifeguard at an aquatic/pool facility.

+ Proficient in the use of computer programs including Microsoft Office Suite.

+ Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification

We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

Full-time, Civil Service positions -

10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)

1 Sick Day per month

12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -

20 vacation days per year

3 Personal days per year

1 Sick Day per month

12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

01

Do you have a valid Driver License?

+ Yes

+ No

02

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

+ No diploma

+ High School Diploma or equivalent

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

03

How many years of experience do you have coaching, organizing, or supervising aquatic activities.

+ None

+ One year

+ Two or more years

04

Describe your experience coaching, organizing, or supervising aquatic activities. If no experience, please type "N/A"

05

Describe any experience working as a lifeguard at an aquatic/pool facility. If no experience, please type "N/A"

06

Indicate which certifications you currently hold (certifications must be active):

+ American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate (or other nationally recognized)

+ American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certificate (or other nationally recognized)

+ CPRPR Certification

+ Aquatics Facility Operator (AFO)

+ Certified Pool Operator (CPO)

+ Water Safety Instructor (WSI)

+ None of the Above

07

What field of study did you receive your degree in?

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Employer

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Address

Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

Phone

(615) 862-6640

Website

http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx

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