Assistant Aquatics Coordinator (Recreation Specialist)

Job Description:

Assistant Aquatics Coordinator (Recreation Specialist)

Description

Full-time position available with the Parks & Recreation Department - Recreation Division
Work Location: 4600 E. 63rd Street
Pay Starting at: $17.35 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline: August 14, 2026

About Us

About the Parks & Recreation Department

Kansas City Parks & Recreation is dedicated to enhancing the community's quality of life through equitable, community-driven programs and sustainable management of natural resources. The department provides and maintains a wide range of parks, recreational facilities, and amenities, including trails, lakes, playgrounds, and cultural spaces. By promoting leisure, wellness, and environmental stewardship, Parks & Recreation fosters healthy lifestyles, strengthens community connections, and contributes to a vibrant, world-class city experience.

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Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

• Assist with the daily operation and oversight of the natatorium.
• Ensure aquatic areas are safe, clean, organized, and prepared for scheduled activities.
• Conduct routine facility inspections and identify safety, maintenance, or operational concerns.
• Monitor and maintain pool water quality standards in accordance with health regulations and City procedures.
• Complete and review required documentation including chemical logs, inspections, incident reports, and operational records.
• Assist with inventory management, equipment inspections, and supply ordering.
• Communicate facility needs and follow up on maintenance concerns.
• Provide leadership and direction to lifeguards, swim instructors, and aquatic staff.
• Assist with training, coaching, and mentoring aquatic team members.
• Reinforce expectations related to safety, professionalism, customer service, attendance, and job performance.
• Provide corrective feedback and coaching when expectations are not met.
• Assist with onboarding and training of new aquatic employees.
• Support consistent enforcement of facility rules, procedures, and emergency protocols.
• Assist with scheduling and identifying staffing needs.
• Maintain active Lifeguard certification and perform lifeguard duties as needed.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and provide lifesaving care when required.
• Maintain constant surveillance of aquatic areas.
• Conduct and assist with emergency drills and staff in-service training.
• Ensure lifeguards are following rotations, scanning expectations, and safety procedures.
• Review incidents and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Promote a culture where safety is the priority
• Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of aquatic programs.
  

Qualifications

REQUIRES

• 6 months of experience in community recreation, sports instruction, arts education, or related programming (e.g., coaching, teaching art or music).
• May be required to possess a valid state-issued driver's license in accordance with the City of KCMO policies.
• Must pass a preemployment drug screen as prescribed by the City.

Other Information

Military veterans encouraged to apply

Why You'll Love Working with Us - Core Employee Benefits (Benefits offered to all permanent employees unless otherwise specified)

Comprehensive Health Coverage
Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple options and low employee contributions.

Generous Paid Time Off
Enjoy vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays-with accruals that grow the longer you're with us.

Secure Retirement Planning
City-funded pension plan plus an optional 457 savings plan to help you build long-term financial security.

Support for Life's Big Moments
Paid parental and bereavement leave to help you navigate major life events with peace of mind.

Tuition Assistance
Get reimbursed for eligible education expenses-invest in your future while you work.

Income Protection
Short- and long-term disability coverage options to safeguard your earnings.

Life Insurance Provided
City-paid life insurance with the option to add more coverage for extra peace of mind.

Community Volunteer Leave
Take up to 8 hours annually to give back to causes you care about.

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URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to [email protected] .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).