Job Description

Posting number: 2026-10-5015

Department: Parks and Recreation Aquatics

Job classification: Recreation Specialist I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Recreation, Parks and Recreation

Summary

The City of Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation Department is seeking applications for the Recreation Specialist position in Aquatics. Recreation Specialists in Aquatics are responsible for the development and implementation of aquatic programs, classes or activities such as swim lessons, drop-in swim activities, aqua fitness, open swims, and lap swims. Additional duties include training of personnel, directing work activities, developing schedules, making hiring recommendations, conducting activity evaluations and making suggestions, and independence in decision making. This position will also coordinate with the lifeguards and facility maintenance.

We will be hiring one Recreation Specialists in Aquatics to cover the following shifts:

Aquatics Closer: 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm on Tuesday through Friday and 11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays

Examples of duties

• Plans, organizes, and supervises assigned programs, classes, and activities; monitors day to day operations to ensure smooth and efficient program delivery.
• May be required to open or close swim facility.
• Under general supervision, incumbents have independent oversight of daily operations for assigned LORAC swimming pools and amenities. Ensures facilities are well maintained in coordination with appropriate City Departments; oversees safety and risk management, promptly addressed associated problems.
• Develops and maintains courteous, professional and effective working relationships with employees, clients, vendors and/or any other representatives of the community.
• Incumbents lead assigned lower level recreation aquatic staff including priority setting, making recommendations for recruitment, hiring, training, staff development and performance evaluations.
• Assesses and determines aquatic recreation program and community needs; ensures evaluations are conducted, results tabulated and reported; suggests alternative programs. Initiates activities to meet those needs.
• Assists in preparing program budgets including determining services, capital purchases and staffing levels. Monitors program revenue and expenditures ensuring services remain within budget and meets revenue goals. Evaluates programs and prepared quarterly reports.
• Determines fees for programs based on evaluating cost recovery model.
• Conducts interviews; trains, assigns, and directs the work of part-time, volunteer and contract employees; oversees and provides performance feedback.
• Works with various community groups and individuals in organizing and delivering programs. Obtains community financial and in-kind support as necessary. Considers ways to offset costs of program offerings and implements upon approval.
• Teach swim lessons, aqua fitness classes, and other classes similar in nature.

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Qualifications

Graduation with a High School diploma or G.E.D; and two years of college in a related field and one year of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Licensing and Other Requirements:

Positions in this classification require the ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and ability to meet the City’s driving standards.

Lifeguards: require Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, CPR/AED and First Aid Training for Professional Rescuers. Water Safety Instruction certification preferred. Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor preferred.

For a complete list of the essential duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, and physical and mental demands please review the complete job description at www.ci.oswego.or.us/hr.

Supplemental information

Annual Pay range (non-exempt): $61,674 - $78,731

Non-cash compensation includes medical, dental, vision, PERS employee pick up, and VEBA contribution.

Bilingual Pay: Employees who can speak and/or write a language listed in the top five (5) most common languages spoken in the Lake Oswego School District, may be eligible for three percent (3%) bilingual pay.

Application Process: You may visit our web site at www.ci.oswego.or.us/jobs to access the online application process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. The City application must be submitted by: 5:00 P.M. Sunday, October 25, 2026