Job Description:

The Aquatic Operations Specialist performs management and administrative duties assisting the Aquatics Division Chief to ensure smooth and efficient operation of aquatic facilities. The Aquatic Operations Specialist has primary responsibility for the operation of the outdoor aquatic facilities, supervision of seasonal Aquatics Division staff, and facility maintenance. Facilities maintenance involves inspecting, maintaining, and repairing the facility and a variety of equipment to include pool heaters, pumps, motors, chlorination equipment, chemical feed systems, storage tanks, valves, and pool fittings. The incumbent must ensure that pool operations are compliant with local, state, and federal requirements. Moreover, the position is responsible for hiring, recruiting, training, and supervising seasonal staff. Work involves assisting with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of aquatic programs. The position works under direct supervision.

Essential Job Functions

Supervises staff engaged in aquatics facilities; assigns and reviews work, and takes actions to adjust work, staffing, and operations to meet requirements; trains staff in new policies and procedures.

Oversees day to day operation of aquatic facilities to include maintenance, monetary transactions, repairs, and responds to emergency incidents.

Ensures that pool systems operate in accordance with mandated local, state, and federal requirements by inspecting, maintaining, and repairing pool heaters, pumps, motors, chlorination equipment, chemical feed systems, storage tanks, valves, and pool fittings.

Interviews applicants, selects or recommends new hires, counsels employees, recommends disciplinary actions, evaluates staff at various facilities, and enforces agency and County policies and procedures.

Plans, conducts, and coordinates staff safety trainings to include in-service trainings, certification courses, and division-wide emergency training.

Coordinates programs and activities with other units and helps alleviate delays and problems promptly.

Devises work processes and implements them to achieve established goals and objectives.

Responds to and answers all public inquiries and addresses and resolves complaints.

Maintains all licenses for aquatics facilities and staff to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws as they pertain to aquatic facilities.

Corresponds and coordinates with contractors for various facility repairs.

Maintains manual or automated records for all emergency incidents and maintenance repairs.

Prepares a variety of management statistical reports at the direction of the Division Chief.

Other Duties

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.)

Knowledge of--

• American Red Cross Lifeguarding programs.
• Pool and related facility maintenance and repair to include methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the operation and maintenance of public swimming pools.
• State of Maryland and Calvert County Health Code regarding swimming pools.

Skills in--

• Supervision and assessment of personnel.  
• Management of human, physical and financial resources.
• Utilization of computers and a variety of software programs.

Ability to--

• Deal effectively and courteously with the public.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationship with peers, subordinates, contractors, other departments, and employees.
• Plan and supervise the work of a large group of subordinates engaged in the operation and maintenance of swimming pools.
• Learn federal, state, and local policies and procedures to maintain pool facilities that comply with state and local code in order to ensure the safety of all visitors.

Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.)

Training and/or Education:

Associate’s Degree desirable in recreation or a related field.     

Experience:

Three years of aquatics experience to include one year in a supervisory capacity that includes managing staff, daily pool operations, customer service, procedure development, and implementation and monitoring compliance of various policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Licenses or Certificates:

Valid driver’s license.

American Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid certification.

Calvert County pool operator's license (must be obtained within three months of employment).

American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification (must be obtained within six months of employment).

Special Requirements:

Operation of County-owned vehicle.

Subject to background investigation.

Physical Demands:

Requires long periods of standing, frequent walking outdoors, repeated bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, ladder climbing, recurrent lifting of objects up to 50 pounds; and sustained operation of keyboard devices.

Hazards:

Exposure to chemicals, sewage, trash, animal feces, human feces, alcohol, various pests, patron illness, equipment repairs, ladder climbing. Working around moving equipment, power tools, significant weather events, unruly or intoxicated patrons.

Unusual Demands:

Subject to call in, required to work weekends, evening, holidays, or to remain on the job for staffing compliance with various regulations or needs.

Worker is exposed to dirt and soil, hazards from exposure to pool chemicals, working at heights, and confined spaces.

Work is subject to deadlines and frequent interruptions.

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Compensation Steps:

Pay rate: $29.80 - $34.16 per hour; $54,236 - $62,171 annually

Grade 721, full-time position, 35 hours per week

Department of Parks and Recreation

Position closing date: January 6, 2026

Please Note: This position will close at 11:59 p.m. on January 6, 2026. To be considered for the role, ensure that your application is submitted before the deadline. The position will be removed from the website as of 12:00 a.m. on January 7th.

This position allows for telework, meaning the employee may be able to work from home or another offsite location for part of the workweek, but they are still required to come into the office regularly. This arrangement is at the supervisor's discretion and may change based on business needs.

Calvert County Government offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include:

• 15 days of sick leave
• 10 days of annual leave
• 5 days of personal leave
• 13 paid holidays *14 in an election year
• Defined Contribution Plan
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Up to 80% tuition reimbursement
• Gym membership discounts

Please Note: A complete application is required to be considered for a position within Calvert County Government. All prior work experience, education, and other certifications should be entered into the application and supplemental questions should be answered completely. Attachments are not provided to hiring managers unless you are selected for an interview.

Calvert County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at recruitment@calvertcountymd.gov with as much notice as possible.