Job Description
Salary : $65,466.00 - $72,013.00 Annually
Location : Hampton, VA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 08304
Department: COLISEUM OPERATIONS
Opening Date: 10/03/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Function The purpose of the class is to manage the daily operation and perform supervisory and recreational work in coordinating, supervising, organizing and managing competitive swimming, aquatics programming, recreational aquatic activities, staff training and community events at the Hampton Virginia Aquaplex.
Minimum Requirements - Requires a Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Recreation, Outdoor Education, or related field of study.
- Requires a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in planning, managing or directing competitive aquatic facilities, or collegiate or USA Swimming affiliated programs to include a minimum of five (5) years' experience supervising the work of others.
- Requires thorough knowledge of aquatics safety principles and practices, life savings techniques, pool operations, and aquatic recreation programming.
- Requires considerable knowledge of fiscal concepts necessary for the formulation and implementation of the aquatics budget, grant acquisitions, and other related matters.
- Experience collaborating with multiple partner organizations is preferred.
- Experience operating a competitive aquatics facility is preferred.
- Experience in a municipal government setting is preferred.
- A combination of education and experience may be considered for this position
- Must possess a current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.
- Must possess a nationally recognized Certified Pool Operator or Aquatics Facility Operator certification.
- Successful completion of American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor course (provided) and American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor course (provided) within 180 days of employment.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driver's record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.
- This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City's current substance abuse policy.
- Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
Additional Requirements - May require working beyond a standard 40-hour work week to include some holidays, evenings and weekends.
- May require some local travel and use of a personal vehicle.
- Extensive contact with the general public, related agencies, community organizations, agency staff, and other City departments.
- The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during city emergency situations, or at the direction of the City Manager or designee which may include long hours and unusual schedules.
Benefits Overview
The following plans are available the first of the month following one full calendar month of employment:
- -Health insurance
- -Dental insurance
- -Vision insurance
- -Reimbursement accounts
- Health insurance offered through Optima Health (1-800-229-1199). For more information on the provider network and pharmacies, see the
The vision plan is offered through EyeMed Vision Care. For more information, see the - Three dental plans are offered through Delta Dental (Delta Care, Delta Dental PPO, and Delta Dental PPO Plus) 1-800-237-6060. For more information, see the
- Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
- Other forms of leave include:
- Maternity Leave
- Parental Bonding Leave
- Care for Sick Parent Leave
- Birthday Leave
- Personal day (available every quarter)
The ten paid holidays each year include:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- President's Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans' Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
- Employee's birthday
- A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the
- Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.
Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the - Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.
- Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.
- The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-363-6777, 1-800-899-8174 or
- Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.
Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce. - Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Recreation, Outdoor Education, or related field of study.
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Are you currently certified in CPR and First Aid?
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Do you currently possess a nationally recognized Certified Pool Operator or Aquatics Facility Operator certification
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This position requires that you possess a valid driver's license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria. Failure to provide your driver's license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your driver's license number by entering it below:
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I understand that if selected for this position, I must successfully pass a criminal background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
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I understand that if selected for employment in this position, I will be subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City of Hampton's current substance abuse policy.
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I understand that this position may be considered essential/emergency personnel for purposes of emergency/crisis management to include being "on call" or responding to emergency situations during inclement weather and/or other job-related conditions.
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