Aquatics Specialist

Description

The City of Southlake is a place where we come together to enrich the quality of life for those who live, work, and play here. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering memorable experiences, world-class services, and a thoughtfully planned, well-maintained City. The Southlake Way inspires us to deliver excellent services with respect, creating positive and lasting impressions. Learn more about our values.

Our professionals are the most important resource in our service commitment to our customers. We nurture a progressive environment where challenging, empowered, and purposeful work is celebrated.

The Aquatics Specialist serves as a key leader within the Aquatics team, providing an elevated level of responsibility beyond traditional lifeguarding to help ensure the safe, consistent, and effective operation of the aquatic facility at The Marq Southlake. This position provides hands-on leadership on the pool deck, supports the hiring, training, scheduling, and development of part-time and seasonal aquatics employees, and helps ensure staff are prepared to meet the City's expectations for safety, service, and performance.

As a senior presence within daily operations, the Aquatics Specialist actively monitors the facility, reinforces policies and safety standards, provides direction and support to aquatics staff, and addresses operational or patron concerns as they arise. In the absence of the Aquatics Supervisor, the position provides direct oversight of part-time and seasonal employees and helps maintain continuity of operations.

The Aquatics Specialist also plays a critical role in emergency preparedness and response, taking immediate and appropriate action during emergencies and providing lifesaving care and treatment until emergency medical services arrive. Through strong leadership, sound judgment, and consistent engagement with patrons and employees, this position directly contributes to a safe, welcoming, and high-quality aquatics experience for the Southlake community while supporting the broader goals of the Recreation Division.

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The Benefits of Working in Southlake:

• Competitive pay and exceptional medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement program (TMRS) with City matching 2:1
• Vacation, Sick, and Holiday pay
• City paid LTD, AD&D, and Life insurance
• Longevity Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Complimentary membership to Champions Club at The Marq Southlake
• Ongoing training
• City-provided certifications
• Employee Assistance Program
• Get paid early with UKG Wallet!

What You Bring To Us:

• A H igh School Diploma.
• Up to two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Texas Driver's License.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, American Red Cross CPR Certification.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, American Red Cross First Aid and AED Certification.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Instructor (LGI) preferred.
• Supervisory experience highly preferred.
• A positive attitude.
• Excellent customer service abilities.
• You work for the greater good of the City and live the values every day.
• You anticipate customer needs and relentlessly pursue solutions .
• You take pride in your work . It's your community!
• You are warm and sincere and listen with empathy .
• Ability to remain flexible with your schedule to cover facility operations that span over 102 hours per week.
  • Seeking an individual available to work: 1 pm-9 pm Tuesday through Friday, 11-7 on Saturday, and every other Sunday from 5-9 pm
  • Work hours include weekdays, weeknights, and weekends.
  • Monthly Sunday evening in-service training is required for all staff