IMPORTANT NOTICE : Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is seeking an Assistant Facility Manager to manage a year-round aquatic facility, cultivate community relationships, interact with patrons of the facility daily, and support the dynamic programming at Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center. The Assistant Facility Manager will report to the General Manager and work with other assistant managers to oversee customer service representatives and lifeguards.
The Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center includes a 50-meter pool with diving boards and a whirlpool. The 50-meter pool is World Aquatics compliant for long and short course competitive swimming, water polo, and synchronized swimming. The facility also houses a leisure pool, which includes a splash pad for tots and a water slide. In addition, the center has an 8,000-sq. ft. fitness center with an open fitness area for cardio and weight training and an area for group fitness classes in an exercise studio as well as multiple community rooms available to reserve for meetings and gatherings. To learn more, click here .
Minimum:
- High School diploma, GED, or equivalent; and
- One (1) year of experience managing/administering recreation aquatics facilities or programs and activities in a large multi-service-based aquatics facility or similar environment.
Substitution : Additional education may be substitute for experience or additional experience may substitute for education.
Desirable: Preference may be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:
- Managing staff and recreational aquatics facilities and programs in a local government setting;
- Using RecTrac or similar web-based scheduling, registration, and payment system;
- Using MS Word and Excel;
- Lifeguarding and pool safety practices; and/or
- Event Management.
Possession of one or more of the following Certification s preferred:
- Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP);
- Facility Management Professional (FMP);
- Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO);
- Certified Pool Operator (CPO); andLifeguard Instructor Certification (LGI).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
A completed application will include a Resume. Please attach a Resume to this application.
Employee must possess valid CPR, First Aid, and AED certification within 60 days of hire.
The selected candidate must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver license, and must provide or authorize Arlington County to obtain a copy of the official driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon favorable review of the applicants driving record.
A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Work Hours : Monday - Sunday, hours vary between 4:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m., depending on scheduling needs, which will include some nights, weekends, holidays, and special events.
The official job title is DPR Assistant Facilities Manager.
Each section of the application must be completed. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
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