Aquatic Facility Coordinator - INTERNAL ONLY

Summary

In addition to the current opening, this recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future Aquatic Facility Coordinator vacancies within the Parks Division over the next six months .

The following opportunity is open ONLY to current DNRP Parks King County employees.

Are you passionate about providing water recreation and sporting opportunities to community members? King County Parks is looking for two enthusiastic and positive individuals to join our team as Aquatic Facility Coordinators. In this role, you will support active recreational activities, public programs and high volume, elite sporting events for thousands of local, national and international athletes. The essential leadership work of this team can truly help facilitate greater services for our teams and patrons, which will improve the livelihood and quality of life for our greater King County communities. This is your chance to be on the front lines, helping to provide water safety and education to our team of lifeguards and community!

About the Role:

In this important role, you will oversee the daily supervision, scheduling, and professional development of lifeguard and instructional staff at a large regional aquatic facility, ensuring consistent adherence to safety protocols, complying with local health department codes and emergency response standards. In this role, you’ll write and coordinate training, conduct performance evaluations, monitor and develop public programs and collaborate with facility management to maintain a safe, efficient, and high-quality aquatic environment for patrons and staff.

About the Team:

The Aquatic Facility Coordinators oversee a diverse team of lifeguards and swim instructors whose work supports Parks’ mission by stewarding a safe, inclusive, and community-centered aquatic environment. Our work aligns with the division’s vision of providing accessible, high quality-programs that serve both regional and local communities, uphold safety standards, and promote equitable access for people of all ages and abilities.

Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice:

King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As an Aquatic Facility Coordinator, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity .

Apply now for a rewarding career at the King County Parks Division of the King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits , and growth opportunities.

Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing:

• Coordinate and manage scheduling for lifeguards and swim instructors to ensure adequate staffing for daily operations, swim lessons, and special programs.
• Oversee the logistics of a large public swim lessons program, including class assignments, instructor placement, and enrollment coordination with the Customer Service team.
• Develop and support a diverse team of full-time and part-time lifeguards and instructors, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Maintain clear communication with staff regarding schedules, policy updates, safety procedures, and program expectations.
• Monitor safety protocols to ensure compliance with safety standards, facility policies, and emergency response protocols.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training of new lifeguards and swim instructors.
• Manage administrative tasks such as attendance tracking, payroll verification, record keeping, and program documentation.
• Coordinate with facility management and front desk staff to address participant needs, schedule changes, and program inquiries.
• Evaluate swim lesson program effectiveness and assist with planning improvements to curriculum, scheduling, and staffing.
• Support special aquatic events, camps, or community programs by organizing staffing, logistics, and operational needs.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring:

• Demonstrated lifeguarding experience with current, industry-recognized certifications that meet Seattle-King County Department of Health requirements for public aquatic facilities.
• Experience providing swimming instruction, including the ability to apply American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim standards and effectively adapt lessons for various ages, abilities, and learning styles.
• Experience contributing to the development or enhancement of programs, including identifying community needs and helping implement program improvements.
• At least two years of demonstrated leadership experience, including supporting staff and helping guide team goals.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate clearly, assist diverse community members, and resolve issues effectively.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to hear and respond to two-way radio calls in a busy environment.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Maintain a minimum of 20/40 vision, corrective lenses are acceptable.
• Bending, kneeling, standing, reaching, climbing, stooping, squatting, pushing and twisting.
• Ability to perform strenuous activity.

Competencies You Bring:

• Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Being Resilient: Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• American Red Cross Lifeguarding, Bloodborne Pathogens Training
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (Within one year of hire)
• Pass KCAC LG Skills Test (Within one month of being hired)

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

• Work Location: Weyerhaeuser Aquatic Center,650 SW Campus Dr, Federal Way, WA 98023
• Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. his position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible. Work may occur outside a standard Monday-Friday schedule. The role may require early mornings, evenings, weekends, and periodic on-call availability for staff support, program emergencies, and facility alarm responses.
• Union Representation: This position is not represented by a union.

Application and Selection Process: We welcome internal applications from qualified applicants who are current DNRP Parks King County employees. We are not currently accepting applications from external candidates.

Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.

To apply, submit a:

• Complete Application
• Resume
• Optional Cover Letter (will be reviewed if submitted)

Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.

Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Nia Williams at niawilliams@kingcounty.gov.

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To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

Closing Date/Time: 7/10/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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