How to hire an aquatics supervisor

How to hire an aquatics supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step aquatics supervisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an aquatics supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new aquatics supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The aquatics supervisor hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect aquatics supervisor also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of aquatics supervisors.

   Type of Aquatics Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Aquatics Supervisor		$10-24
   Special Projects Coordinator	A special project manager spearheads and oversees special projects and programs, ensuring it adheres to deadlines and budgets. Among their responsibilities include managing staff and timelines, setting objectives and guidelines, monitoring the progress of projects, and producing progress reports for the executives... Show more	$14-29
   Project Manager	Project managers oversee a specific project related to the organization's business. They manage the whole project from inception to evaluation... Show more	$30-62

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Cleanliness
   • First-Aid
   • Water Safety
   • Emergency Situations
   • Aquatic Facility
   • Payroll
   • Safety Procedures
   • Safety Rules
   • Aquatic Programs
   • Medical Emergencies
   • Lifeguard Training
   • Risk Management
   • Customer Issues
   • Water Chemistry

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Schedule staff and complete payroll for 120 part-time staff and 8 benefit staff through the KRONOS timekeeping system.
   • Monitor safety and cleanliness of facilities.
   • Maintain and organize all department relate paperwork, including payroll.
   • Inspect and ensure cleanliness, maintenance, safety and operational effectiveness of facilities.
   • Ensure first-rate lifeguard performance during pool hours, providing maximum safety and customer satisfaction.
   • Examine injured individuals, administer first aid.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your aquatics supervisor job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An aquatics supervisor can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, aquatics supervisors' average salary in south carolina is 51% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level aquatics supervisors 56% less than senior-level aquatics supervisors.
   • Certifications. An aquatics supervisor with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an aquatics supervisor's salary.

   Average aquatics supervisor salary

   $16.23hourly

   $33,755 yearly

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   Entry-level aquatics supervisor salary

   $22,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 22, 2026

   Average aquatics supervisor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Massachusetts	$39,267	$19
   2	Pennsylvania	$33,965	$16
   3	Wisconsin	$33,817	$16
   4	Minnesota	$32,737	$16
   5	Washington	$31,172	$15
   6	Kansas	$30,676	$15
   7	Maryland	$29,623	$14
   8	Ohio	$29,048	$14
   9	California	$28,755	$14
   10	Indiana	$27,623	$13
   11	North Carolina	$25,576	$12
   12	Colorado	$24,501	$12
   13	Texas	$23,742	$11
   14	New Mexico	$23,327	$11

   Average aquatics supervisor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Loudoun County Social Svc	$40,205	$19.33	1
   2	City of Georgetown	$36,418	$17.51
   3	HEI Hotels & Resorts	$36,402	$17.50
   4	Great Wolf Resorts	$35,566	$17.10	13
   5	City of Columbus	$35,105	$16.88
   6	City of Long Beach	$34,716	$16.69
   7	FHI 360	$34,165	$16.43
   8	Port of Long Beach	$32,833	$15.79
   9	City of Dublin, Ohio - Government	$32,738	$15.74
   10	Englewood Ohio	$32,738	$15.74
   11	Goldfish Swim School	$31,810	$15.29	8
   12	Aimbridge Hospitality	$30,910	$14.86
   13	City of Laredo	$30,140	$14.49
   14	Hersha Hospitality	$29,170	$14.02	10
   15	Clovis Community College	$29,048	$13.97
   16	Center for Families & Children Inc.	$27,913	$13.42
   17	Palace Entertainment	$26,675	$12.82
   18	The Salvation Army	$25,303	$12.16	19
   19	Jekyll Island	$24,317	$11.69
   20	SeaWorld	$24,100	$11.59

4. Writing an aquatics supervisor job description

   An aquatics supervisor job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an aquatics supervisor job description:

   Aquatics supervisor job description example

   Job DescriptionAre you ready to take your leadership skills to the next level? Do you enjoy motivating teams, helping children achieve their goals and mentoring staff? If you answered
   "YES!" -- and are a passionate, positive and hard-working individual who believes swimming is a necessary life skill -- we'd love to have you join our team!
   
   Goldfish Swim School of Cleveland is looking for an enthusiastic supervisor to help manage, coach and grow our team of 50+ swim instructors and lifeguards.
   
   Benefits:
   
   Management responsibility Leadership role Set shifts with no late nights Great pay Valuable work experience Future references/referrals Paid training and lifeguard certification bonus Requirements:
   
   Ability to work with children Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills Must pass background examinations (included with training) Job Summary : Manages assigned shift including supervision of lifeguards/swim instructors, maintenance of pool environment and interaction with students and parents/guardians. Exhibits expert-level knowledge of all levels of the Goldfish swim curriculum. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of GSS management policies and practices.
   
   Duties and Responsibilities:
   
   Provides leadership, discipline and constructive feedback to instructors and deck teachers to ensure quality delivery of the Goldfish Swim School curriculum. Conducts daily pre-shift meetings and prepares the deck for the shift. Conducts periodic evaluations of instructors and deck teachers. Interacts with parents/guardians to discuss student progress. Acts as a GSS “ambassador” to ensure customer satisfaction. Completes daily Deck Supervisor logs on assigned shift and monitors the students’ attendance. Coordinates tasks required to ensure the cleanliness of the pool facility. Maintains the appropriate levels of chemicals for the pool environment. Acts as substitute swim instructor when necessary. Coaches staff to help them achieve goals through workshops, in-services or other training. Fulfills other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Employer. Education/Experience : High school diploma or GED is preferred. Two or more years as a swim instructor preferred. Experience as a youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or teacher preferred. College degree preferred.
   
   Certificates and Licenses : Ellis Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certifications will be required. Goldfish will certify on-site and offers a $100 certification bonus.
   
   Key Words: Kids, Children, Child Care, Education, Instruction, Instructor, Teacher, Supervisor, Daycare, Fun Job, Part Time, Growth, Swim, School, Work with Kids, Flexible, Engaging Job, After School Job, Camp, Counselor, Coach, Tutor, Nanny, Babysitter, Water Safety, Lifeguard, Pool Job, Aquatics Each Goldfish Swim School is an independently owned and operated franchise. The respective Franchisee is the employer at each Goldfish Swim School location. Each franchisee can set their own wages, benefit programs and terms and conditions of employment, which may vary at each Goldfish Swim School location.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right aquatics supervisor for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your aquatics supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit aquatics supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting aquatics supervisors requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new aquatics supervisor

   Once you have selected a candidate for the aquatics supervisor position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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