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Aquatics Coordinator

Salary

$57,158.00 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full-Time Civil Service

Job Number

26104E

Department

Parks

Division

Recreational Enhancement

Opening Date

11/07/2025

Closing Date

11/23/2025 11:59 PM Central

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Position Description

The Aquatics Coordinator is a full-time Civil Service position in the Metro Parks and Recreation department. The primary duties of this position consist of performing the professional and supervisory duties involved in planning, overseeing, and/or coordinating aquatic programming. This position performs additional duties as required.

This position is frequently required to work a flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends.

Metro’s Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of facilities and programs throughout Davidson County. Currently, the department oversees nearly 16,000 acres of open space, including 184 parks and 107 miles of greenway. Metro Parks offers after school programs for children, activities for seniors (55+), cultural arts classes, dog parks, fitness classes, nature programs, sports leagues, ice hockey, art galleries, and much more. It is the mission of Metro Parks and Recreation to sustainably and equitably provide everyone in Davidson County with an inviting network of parks and greenways that offer health, wellness and quality of life through recreation, conservation and community. This fast-paced, diverse, and multi-faceted environment might be just the place for you!

Typical Duties

+ Maintain proper chemical balance and maintenance in pool area daily.

+ Keep daily records of chemicals.

+ Perform preventative maintenance measures, facility inspections and reports safety hazards to appropriate personnel.

+ Plan and implement aquatics programs.

+ Teach swim lessons and water exercise programs.

+ Keep certifications and licenses current.

+ Maintain awareness of current guidelines by American Red Cross and Metro Health Dept.

+ Train staff on TOSHA Regulations for safety measures

+ Be able to carry out EAP in a pool area and site emergency situations.

+ Supervise, schedule, and assign duties to lifeguards.

+ Complete evaluations for employees.

+ Schedule, coordinate and instruct classes in the area of aquatics.

+ Support program coordinator and facility manager.

+ Train employees in all areas of aquatics.

+ Help with planning and teaching in-service training.

+ Work with lifeguards to schedule aquatic programs in facility.

+ Perform administrative duties.

+ Plan and teach activities with other groups outside of the community center.

+ Maintain good working relationships with employees and positive relations with the public.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree in Health, Physical Education, Recreation, or related field from an accredited college or university, and two (2) years experience teaching swimming or first-aid, and completion of the following American Red Cross certifications. Supervisory experience is required.

*Additional experience may be considered in lieu of some education*

No substitution will be made for supervisory experience

LICENSES REQUIRED:

+ Valid Driver License

+ The American Red Cross Lifeguard Training - CPR for the Professional Rescuer. (Metro Parks will consider certifications earned from other nationally recognized organizations.)

+ Must obtain the Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) or the Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification within the first six (6) months of employment.

+ Must obtain the ARC Lifeguard Instructor Training Certification within the first twelve (12) months of employment.

This position is subject to pre-employment & random drug/BAT testing

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 the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification

+ Experience leading aquatic programs and facilitating classes related to aquatics

+ Experience overseeing the development and implementation of a variety of aquatic programs

+ Experience implementing safety rules and regulations related to a variety of aquatic programs

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

What field of study did you receive your degree(s) in?

04

Indicate your experience in teaching swimming or first-aid

+ No Experience

+ 1 year or less

+ 2 - 3 years

+ 4 - 5 years

+ 6 or more years

05

Please describe your experience teaching swimming or first-aid. If no experience, please type "N/A"

06

Please describe your supervisory experience. If no experience, please type "N/A"

07

Indicate the license or Certification(s) that you currently have.

+ Lifeguard Training - CPR for the Professional Rescuer

+ Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO)

+ Certified Pool Operator (CPO)

+ ARC Lifeguard Instructor Training Certification

+ Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification

08

Please describe your experience leading aquatic programs and facilitating classes related to aquatics. If no experience, please type "N/A"

09

Please describe your experience overseeing the development and implementation of a variety of aquatic programs. if no experience, please type "N/A"

Required Question

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

https://www.nashville.gov/departments/human-resources/employment-opportunities

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