About the City
Lafayette has an inescapable small-town feeling that provides a sense of belonging and connection. Whether it’s eclectic Old Town, distinctive neighborhoods, or unique arts and outdoors spaces, the City has a warmth and character all its own, offering a unique vibe and spirit. Lafayette has appeared on numerous national lists of top places to live and safely raise a family.
We are a full-service City, which means services are provided directly to our community such as Police, Fire, Public Works, Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, Library and Community Arts Center. These types of services offer employment opportunities for a wide array of interests. The City’s mission is to recruit, develop and retain a diverse, well-qualified and professional workforce that reflects the unique personality of the community we serve.
Exceptional City Provided Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401A Retirement Plan (10.2% City, 8% Employee, immediately 100% vested upon hire)
- Life Insurance (One year’s salary up to $150,000. AD&D coverage in equal amount)
- Tuition Assistance (up to $5000 per year for approved expenses)
- Employee Assistance Program (free counseling, travel assistance, legal aid, etc)
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Bilingual Pay
Additional Benefits:
- Deferred Compensation and Roth Options
- Voluntary Life Insurance/AD&D
- Identity Theft Program
- Recreation Center Pass
- Wellness Punch Card (100 punches per year to use at golf course, waterpark, etc)
Leave:
- First year employees will accrue 80 hours Vacation
- Sick Leave
- Floating Holiday Leave
- 11.5 paid City holidays.
- Other leave programs are offered to include FMLA, Parental and Bereavement Leave
SUMMARY OR GENERAL PURPOSE:
Performs a variety of duties related to the operation and management of City indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities. Responsibilities include overseeing daily facility maintenance, ensuring the safety of all pool users, and providing general supervision and support to staff. Duties may involve teaching and supervising swimming lessons, completing daily operational reports, leading staff trainings, conducting basic pool maintenance, and scheduling, mentoring, and leading part time and seasonal staff.
This role requires flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
We are looking to fill the following schedules:
Tuesday-Saturday: Weekdays 12:30pm-8pm, Saturday 7:30am-5pm
Sunday-Thursday: Weekdays 7:30am-3pm, Sunday 7:30am-5pm
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:
- Effectively staff and support all aquatic areas by scheduling and assigning lifeguards, swim instructors, seasonal operations staff, and step into operational roles as needed to maintain coverage
- Responsible for taking action and addressing concerns in a proactive manner in order to avoid potential problems or larger incidents.
- Maintain a safe and well-regulated environment by conducting regular emergency drills, evaluating staff performance, perform safety and equipment checks, enforcing pool policies and patron conduct rules, and assisting with patron concerns and problem-solving.
- Complete and maintain a variety of reports, forms, files, and other records as required in an accurate and timely manner, i.e., daily records of water chemistry, attendance, maintenance, and cleaning.
- Conduct routine upkeep of pool areas and aquatic amenities, maintaining equipment and water chemistry to comply with state and local regulations.
- Conduct daily walk-through of facility to ensure appropriate appearance; document needed repairs and maintenance; maintain accurate inventory of first-aid, chemical, operating and program supplies; assist Recreation Coordinator with purchase of necessary equipment and supplies.
- Help prepare seasonal facilities for opening and closing, and assist with the oversight of summer operations, including concessions, guest services, and boat handling.
- Perform related work as required and assigned.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direct supervision of the Recreation Coordinator assigned to the Aquatics Division.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: General supervision of Head Guards, Lifeguards, Instructors, Operations staff, and Aides.
QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE: Pool mechanics, chemistry, and routine maintenance; swim instruction philosophies and methods for swimming instruction; lifeguarding methods and techniques; aquatic safety and accident prevention; principles and practices of supervision, training, and evaluation.
Skills: Preparing written reports and projects; in operation of equipment necessary to perform the functions of the job.
ABILITY: Analyze mechanical pool problems and make minor repairs; perform routine mechanical and chemical pool maintenance; identify and correct facility safety hazards; supervise, train, and evaluate subordinates; work under minimal supervision; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, and patrons; use good judgment and make sound decisions in stressful or emergency situations; deal tactfully with the public; accurately complete a variety of forms, logs and reports; work in a highly visible work environment; sufficient strength to make rescues and lift 50 lbs.
EVIDENCE OF QUALIFICATIONS:
TRAINING: High School Diploma or equivalent. Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR, and First Aid certifications are required. American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor, Water Safety Instructor obtained within 12 months of hire. Aquatics Facility Operator and Certified Pool Operator desirable.
EXPERIENCE: Previous supervisory experience in aquatics; previous pool maintenance experience, or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work is primarily performed in a hot, humid environment and/or hot outdoor environment, with constant exposure to sun in the summer. May be required to work in chemically treated water for up to 4 hours per day. Must have hearing and sight sufficient to survey pool area and recognize distressed swimmers, dangerous situations, and hazards. Work requires the strength and stamina necessary to rescue distressed swimmers. Work involves problem-solving with an emphasis on pool chemistry and mechanical operations, customer and employee contact, instruction, and lifeguarding. Work requires pulling, pushing, reaching, use of fingers and hands, walking, standing, sitting, bending/stooping, twisting, and kneeling; occasionally requires heavy (50lbs and over) lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling and work with hazardous materials (e.g., testing reagents, sodium bicarbonate, calcium hypochlorite, muriatic acid, calcium chloride). Work requires the ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks with interruptions. Work involves stress in emergency and non-emergency situations; entails working alone and working closely with others; involves working flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
INDEPENDENCE OF ACTION:
Work is performed within authorized limits prescribed by the supervisor and/or policy. Exercises independent judgment in selecting and interpreting information, handling deviations from standard methods, and resolving problems. Finished work is reviewed for attainment of objectives and adherence to deadlines. The supervisor is available to assist in solving problems.
EQUIPMENT USED:
The ability to properly operate or use the following equipment is necessary for this position: Swimming pool pumps, boilers, filters, and related valve systems; chemical feed and monitory equipment; pool water testing equipment and kits; pool maintenance equipment including manual and automatic vacuum system and small tools; general pool deck equipment; telephone, cash registers, 10-key calculator, computer terminal.
Please ensure your application is complete and submitted prior to 11:59 pm on August 3, 2026, to be considered. Incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process.
