CITY OF STAUNTON

 

 

AQUATICS DIRECTOR/RECREATION PROGRAMMER 

 

The City of Staunton, located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of Aquatics Director/Recreation Programmer.  Come join our highly professional team dedicated to serving this dynamic city and its citizens.  For more information about the Parks and Recreation Department, please visit Parks and Recreation.

 

 

The City of Staunton offers highly competitive compensation and benefits.   Staunton, with a relatively low cost of living, is known for its history, architecture, arts and cultural and culinary delights. “One of the prettiest and most progressive towns in the South” and “20 charming mountain towns to visit this fall”—Southern Living

 

The Recreation Department is seeking a candidate who is responsible for successfully implementing initiatives that align with the core values of the organization in Aquatics and Recreational Programming. This position will focus on Aquatics management during the pool season and Recreation programming in the off-season. This position serves as a vital role facilitating a safe and welcoming environment at all City owned aquatics facilities. The Aquatics Director is responsible for the administration, finance, program development and safety standards of Staunton Parks and Recreation.

 

The Aquatics Director/Recreation Programmer will be responsible for the following:

 

• Program Development and Management
• Supervision and Leadership
• Operational Effectiveness
• Risk Management

 

 

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience as well as, pool maintenance experience, and recreational programming. Additionally, the candidate must possess the following certifications/licenses:

 

• American Red Cross Lifeguard
• American Red Cross CPR for Professional Rescuer/AED/Oxygen Administration
• ARC Lifeguard Instructor-must obtain withint the first year of employment
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO)-must obtain within the first year of employment
• Water Safety Instructor Certification (WSI) a plus

 

Excellent benefits include participation in the Virginia Retirement System, paid-time off, group life insurance, and medical insurance.  Criminal background check is required.

                                                                                               

FLSA:                   Non-Exempt

Grade:                  10

Hiring Range:        $47,690 to $55,000: DOE/DOQ

Start Date:            On or around mid to late October 2024 

Reports To:           Assistant Superintendent of Recreation

                                                                                               

 

The recruitment will remain open until filled.  Interested applicants should submit an online application, cover letter and resume, no later than October 6, 2024.

 

For a complete job description, please contact:

 

Jonathan Venn, Chief Human Resources Officer

City of Staunton/Staunton City Schools

116 West Beverley St (Human Resources, 2^nd Floor City Hall)

Staunton, VA. 24401

504-332-3914

vennjg@ci.staunton.va.us

 

 

The City of Staunton is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is fully committed to the principles and practices of equal employment.