Salary: $67,483.85 - $118,096.49 Annually
Location : 107 Centennial Street, Suite A, LaPlata, MD 20646, MD
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number:
Department: RPT RECREATION FT
Opening Date: 09/23/2026
Closing Date: 10/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Summary
The hiring salary range is $67,483.85 - $92,790.17 annually, commensurate with experience.

Telework eligibility is determined by county policy and the approval of the hiring department.
Charles County Government is seeking an experienced Aquatics Facility Supervisor to perform a variety of duties relative to the operation, supervision and safety of assigned swimming pool(s). Supervisors daily operations include staffing management, physical operations, water chemistry, processing of registrations and cash handling, and all associated aquatics programming.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains and monitors the safe operation of assigned pools, physical plant, water quality, deck and tile surfaces and equipment.
• Develops, plans, organizes, schedules, evaluates aquatics programs and activities.
• Coordinates facility and pool usage with Aquatics Program Supervisor, High School physical education /aquatics staff, high school swim team coaches, high school athletic director, building service workers, and Charles County Public Schools Aquatics Coordinator.
• Prepares and maintains administrative records and report.
• Processing of daily admissions, program registration forms, and daily management of cash handling controls and related administrative and office operations; maintains records and prepares related reports. Makes daily deposits as needed.
• Serves as customer service liaison; mediates conflict and enforce organizational policies and procedures.
• Operates pool(s) in compliance with all State and County Health and Safety Regulations.
• Responsible for the recruitment, training, evaluating, and management of assigned part time aquatics staff.
• Establishes and maintains the weekly work schedules for all assigned lifeguards at the pool site assigned.
• Reports any damage or equipment failures to the Board of Education Plant Operator and Aquatics Program Supervisor immediately.
• Reports the status of chemical supplies to the Aquatics Program Supervisor, to assure adequate supplies are on hand.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Education and Experience:

Associate degree in Recreation or equivalent field. Three (3) years of experience in public swimming pool operations and management; or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training.

Licenses or Certifications:

Must possess a valid driver's license.

American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid certification.

Pool Operators License

American Red Cross WSI Certification (preferred).

American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid Instructor (preferred).

Special Requirements/Qualifications:

Must be able to swim.

Must be least 18 years of age.

Subject to work beyond the normal scheduled hours of work.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION, AND EMPLOYEES IN THIS POSITION ARE SUBJECT TO RANDOM DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of effective methods and practices of planning, developing and implementing recreational programs. Knowledge of the safe operations and maintenance of publicly operated swimming pools.
• Knowledge of state and local health and safety regulations and procedures.
• Knowledge of effective methods and practices of planning, developing, and implementing recreational programs.
• Knowledge of PC operations.
• Knowledge of public relation skills-oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organize and lead aquatics programs and activities.
• Ability to prepare and maintain aquatics records and reports.
• Ability to carry out daily assignment, follow through on matters and uses independent judgement and training to take appropriate action to deal with standard recurring situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and others encountered in the workplace.
• Ability to follow established program policies and procedures.
• Ability to evaluate safety issues in programs and facility management.
• Ability to lead others in their work.

Additional Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is mostly sedentary in nature with periods of walking and standing and infrequent periods of strenuous physical activity. Typical position requires worker to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, climb stairs, bend, kneel, crouch; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; swimming and diving skills with the ability to hold breath underwater; use fingers to operate computer keyboards; speak normally, to use normal or aided vision and hearing; demonstrate an athletic activity or physical exercise. Worker may be required to demonstrate an athletic activity or physical exercise.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Principal duties of this job are performed in a general office environment. Job may require manual labor; exposed to wet and humid indoor conditions and extreme weather conditions outdoors; working with chemicals are factors in this position.

Department/Division: Recreation, Parks, & Tourism/ Recreation

Pay Grade: 112

FLSA Status: Exempt

Telework Eligible: Yes

Reports To: Aquatics Supervisor

Supervises: Part-Time Personnel
CharlesCountyGovernment
BENEFITS SUMMARY
www.GovernmentJobs.com/Careers/CharlesCountyMD
Health Insurance
Charles County Government PAYS 70% of cost: Blue Choice Advantage and HMO Open Access plans, including prescription and vision coverage. CareFirst and Delta for dental coverage.

Flexible Spending Account
Provides medical and dependent care options.

Supplemental Income Products
Accident Policy, Critical Illness Policy, and Hospital Indemnity Policy.

Long Term Disability Insurance
No charge to employee. The benefit pays 60% of salary at date of disability, up to $5,000/month.

Life Insurance
No charge to employees (valued at 1.5x the annual salary, not to exceed $250,000). Supplemental insurance and dependent life insurance are available for an additional cost. Term and whole life policies available.

Pension Plan (Defined Benefit Retirement Plan) 401(a) Plan - Must work minimum 37.5 hrs/week. Participation is mandatory.

Deferred Compensation Plan
457(b) Governmental Plan - Available to all employees, regardless of hours worked.

Employee Leave
• Charles County Government full-time employees earn annual, sick, and paid time off (PTO).
• The County currently recognizes 20 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Away from work programs like paid parental leave and FMLA are available to employees.

Transfer of Sick Leave
New hires may be eligible to receive credit for up to 400 hours of sick leave from their previous employer when they begin employment.

Work Schedules
• Most work weeks are 37.5 hrs, and some positions may offer the opportunity for flexible work schedules or allow telework.

Additional Fringe Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for full-time employees upon completion of probation period
• Discounted, Onsite Childcare at a County Government facility.
• House Keys 4 Employee Program offers assistance to full-time employees who are first-time homebuyers.
• Free, Employee Wellness Programs
• Legal Resources (prepaid benefit)
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (free, short-term counseling)

Benefits eligibility is for employees who work 30 hours or more per week unless otherwise noted. Effective: March 1, 2026
01

What certifications do you currently hold (Lifeguarding, Water Safety Instructor, First Aid, CPR, Water Aerobics, Pool Operators, etc.)? Please provide certification date and expiration date for each and upload copies.
02

What makes a job enjoyable for you?
03

If selected for this position, the normal work schedule would be Monday-Friday 11:00am - 7:30pm. You would also be required to work some weekends and holidays. Is this acceptable to you?

• Yes
• No

04

Describe your experience working in an aquatic or recreation facility including relevant programming.
05

In order to work or volunteer with children or youth in Maryland, you must have a Federal and State Criminal Background Investigation and disclosure statements. This will be provided at no cost to you. Do you agree to submit to a background investigation?
06

The hiring salary range for this position is $67,483.85 - $92,790.17 annually, commensurate with experience. Salary will be determined for the selected candidate based on related experience and other factors. Internal candidates selected for this position will receive a salary according to the county's promotional pay increase policy. Please confirm that you are acknowledging this is the hiring salary range for this position.

• I acknowledge this is the hiring salary range for this position.

07

The position you are applying for requires an acceptable driving record. The Charles County Government employee driving policy states that employees will be considered to have an acceptable driving record if ALL of the following statements are true: - I do not exceed a maximum of four (4) points on my driving record. - I do not have a suspended or revoked license. - I do not have a single motor vehicle violation, conviction, or plea of Nolo Contendere, or the acceptance of Probation Before Judgment (PBJ) involving the use of alcohol, illegal drugs, refusal to take an alcohol or drug test, or the misuse of legal over-the-counter medication for any of these violations. - I have not demonstrated a pattern of unsafe vehicle operation as evidenced by moving violations or single infraction of such severity (e.g., eluding a police officer; evading responsibility; failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk, reckless driving, etc.).According to these guidelines, do you have an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

08

For the top candidate selected for this position, the next steps in the hiring process will include verification of employment history and reference checking. We will contact your current employer and two additional professional references following a conditional offer. We will also conduct a background check, driver record check and physical exam, if applicable, and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening before a final offer is extended. Please confirm that you are acknowledging that if you are the top candidate selected for this position, the steps described above will be taken during the hiring process.

• I confirm that I am acknowledging that if I am the top candidate selected for this position, the steps described above will be taken during the hiring process.

09

Are you a federal employee recently affected by a layoff/reduction in force?

• Yes
• No

Required Question