Aquatics Facilities Specialist

at City of Missoula, MT in Missoula, Montana, United States

Job Description

Aquatics Facilities Specialist

Salary

$27.32 – $30.02 Hourly

Location

Missoula, Montana

Job Type

Regular, Full-Time

Job Number

00708

Department

Parks & Recreation

Division

P&R Aquatics

Opening Date

05/19/2026

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Overview

Help keep Missoula’s aquatics facilities running at their best! The Program Specialist I – Aquatics Facilities is a dynamic role that blends facility maintenance, water quality management, staff coordination, and public service. Supporting locations like Currents Aquatic Center, Splash Montana, and community spray decks, this position plays a vital role in creating safe, clean, and enjoyable spaces for residents of all ages. If you’re detail-oriented, hands-on, and passionate about community recreation, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

To Apply: All applicants must submit the City of Missoula Application. P lease ensure that all details are entered on the application form.

Resumes will not be reviewed. All details should be entered on the application.

Starting Pay:

Full Pay Range:

Essential Functions

+ Responsible for daily maintenance of building systems and equipment to ensure all systems work properly.

+ Implement multiple maintenance procedures for the equipment and building envelope systems at Currents, Splash Montana and the spray decks located at Bonner, Marilyn, Franklin, and Westside parks.

+ Lead and direct workflow and schedules, monitor performance of assigned program staff.

+ Create and utilize procedural documents to ensure safe, efficient, sanitary and consistent operations at all aquatics facilities; prepare a variety of reports, correspondence, and other documents.

+ Utilize codes and controlling documents, such as: the Model Aquatic Health Code and the Montana Standards for Public Swimming Pools, to implement safe & efficient policies and procedures.

+ Lead and facilitate water quality, risk management, and facility/janitorial maintenance processes.

+ Maintain and repair equipment; make recommendations for improvement and upgrades of water quality and building envelope systems; assist with budget planning for facility-related expenses and track costs for repairs, maintenance, and projects.

+ Lead and facilitate various staff trainings, and organize logistics; assist with developing procedures, goals and objectives.

+ Provide leadership and serve as a supportive member of the Aquatics Management Team to ensure high quality aquatics facilities and programming.

+ Maintain inventory of facility supplies, including janitorial, maintenance, and safety equipment; order supplies and equipment, as needed.

+ Provide support in the daily operations of the department, including delivery of services, implementing approved plans, public outreach, education, etc.

+ Organize and assist with department policies, goals, and objectives, including reviewing operations, recommending and implementing organizational and/or procedural changes, etc.

+ Serve as a resource to employees on department policies and procedures and to the public on departmental projects and plans.

+ Perform customer service functions by providing information and explaining Parks and Recreation services, programs, facilities, and plans, interpreting department rules and regulations etc.; scheduling appointments; performing permit and payment transactions; responding to general inquiries, etc.; maintaining department files.

+ Develop and maintain various partnerships, with intra-departmental divisions, Missoula County Public Health, and other community entities, to execute projects and increase the impact of department efforts.

+ Monitor adherence to safety and risk management policies and procedures; assist with safety and risk management training.

+ Create and deploy tools to collect input through surveys, comment forms, etc.; analyze data to informed decisions to improve the functioning of pool equipment, and the cleanliness/sanitation of pool and pool area; summarize data to present to management.

+ Provide support to residents by reviewing, responding to requests for service and/or complaints, and seeking to find resolutions within the scope of the position and set guidelines or consult with supervisor on complex situations.

+ Coordinate resources and administrative details of special projects or studies, including coordinating purchases, supplies and equipment, coordinating outside vendors, leading intermittent staff, etc.; research and analyze routine administrative projects; manage project budgets, expenditures, grants, etc.; develop and maintain a detailed project schedule/calendar and various other administrative tasks.

+ Provide support to various programs and/or projects related to assigned department/work unit(s).

+ Perform lifeguard duties; teach swimming lessons and water aerobics, as needed.

+ Assist supervisor with various department activities.

+ Perform other duties as assigned, based on training and qualifications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Knowledge of general business operation principles and practices, including accounts payable/receivable, workflow procedures, purchase orders, requesting quotes, etc.

+ Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, the principles and practices of public administration, including budget management, program management, policy implementation, etc.

+ Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, grant processes, including tracking and reimbursement submittals.

+ Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, the importance of Parks and Open Space to a community.

+ Knowledge of, and ability interpret and promote, departmental safety considerations, City safety policies, OSHA standards and guidelines, and the Americans for Disabilities Act.

+ Skill in using various computer software and databases, including Microsoft 365 and GIS software, with the ability to learn job specific applications and equipment.

+ Skill in maintaining various aquatics facilities, including indoor/outdoor pools and splash decks, etc.

+ Skill in safely operating various tools and other equipment.

+ Skill in multitasking in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple projects while prioritizing tasks with shifting priorities and timeline demands.

+ Skill in organization, time management and prioritizing with the proven ability to have keen attention to detail and accuracy in performing work with adherence to strict deadlines.

+ Skill in implementing various operating procedures and policies.

+ Skill in communicating, in person and writing, with the proven ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with diverse individuals.

+ Ability to lead and coordinate logistics for multiple projects.

+ Ability to analyze and report various data.

+ Ability to maintain current knowledge, developments, and trends related to specific areas of focus and/or assigned projects.

+ Ability to maintain and exhibit integrity and discretion in handling the conf