Aquatics Manager Jobs in Bothell, WA (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $76,217.18 - $105,502.40 Annually
Location : Bainbridge Island WA - Madison Ave N
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202600330
Division: Parks
Department: Facilities
Opening Date: 07/28/2026
Description
The Aquatics Maintenance Manager functions as the operating engineer. This role is responsible for multiple pools facilities, HVAC and aquatics systems, and day-to-day pool maintenance and operations. Additionally, they supervise janitorial and maintenance staff, trouble-shoot problems, safety, water quality, project management, and emergency services. This is a working operating engineer/maintenance position.
Examples of Duties
1. Perform pool, equipment, systems, and facility maintenance troubleshooting, testing, and repair or replacement functions
2. Perform and serve as a liaison with District staff, contractors, regulatory, safety, and inspection and health services regulatory agencies
3. Responsible in cooperation with recreation supervisory personnel for pool and aquatics facility related parts and equipment research, purchasing and ordering, receiving, storage, and expediting
4. Perform and monitor pool and facility projects, functions, facility and equipment operations, safety, and compliance with regulatory standards
5. Assist with accident investigations, risk management, and program safety and quality assurance
6. Responsible for pool and aquatics facility, equipment operation, and emergency services. Must function as a first responder as needed
7. Assist the Assistant Park Director in preparation and monitoring of pool budgets and project planning
8. Hire, train, schedule, and supervise maintenance personnel who clean and maintain the Aquatic Center facility
9. Plan and schedule with recreation supervisory personnel the following: pool, equipment, systems functions, overall aquatics facilities operations, maintenance, safety, and other items as needed
10. Coordinate aquatics department maintenance functions in cooperation with aquatics management and supervisory personnel, park services division management and supervisory personnel, pool customers, visitors, and other persons as necessary
11. Ensure Facility meets all county, state, and federal codes and laws
12. Attend meetings, training, or workshops as assigned
13. Knowledge and thorough understanding of personnel and operations policies and procedures
14. Other duties as assigned
Typical Qualifications
• Equivalent of three years related electrical, mechanical, equipment, and operating engineer related experience with skills in safety, planning, and project management
• Requires associate's degree and/or maintenance related training or equivalent experience and training supplemented with continuing education
• Requires Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or equivalent certifications
• Must be able to be on site in less than 60 minutes in case of an emergency and respond to after-hours and emergency phone calls
• Must be cleared to use a respirator and provide proof of completed respirator medical evaluation and fit test
• Requires valid Washington State driver's license or ability to obtain one within two months of employment
Supplemental Information
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Ability to plan, lead, and troubleshoot pool maintenance and operations, regulatory compliance, and safety for a large aquatic facility
• Thorough knowledge of aquatic systems equipment related maintenance and control systems with knowledge of project planning and facility administration
• Ability to perform maintenance and operations duties including equipment operations and assistance with cleanups, meet and event preparations, and building trade functions
• Ability to effectively lead, communicate, and articulate department activities
• Skill in forward thinking and ability to identify problems or issues and develop effective solutions, resolve complex problems, and gain cooperation among interested groups
• Ability to lead others to common goals and to work cooperatively with other employees, teams, event hosts, participants, and the public
• Ability to accept direction for professional/departmental/divisional improvement
• Knowledge of and ability to implement trends and practices in aquatics equipment operations, public health, and water quality standards
• Ability to work with a growing District and participate in collaborative activities
• Ability to interpret and analyze programs, regulatory, and technical information
• Ability to effectively supervise diverse work activities of skilled and technical colleagues in a manner conducive to proficient performance, high morale, and District effectiveness
• Ability to prepare and present clear and concise pool operations plans and report using applicable software
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required
Work Environment and Physical Effort
This is a non-smoking work environment. Work is performed in indoor or outdoor recreational aquatic facility, shop, and office environments. Hours may include evenings and weekends. This role requires the ability to lead and perform equipment services duties that require sustained, strenuous physical exertion. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must be able to perform Parks Services duties that require sustained, strenuous physical exertion. Includes activities such as moving and heavy lifting of items up to 60 pounds; stacking, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, climbing and standing for extended periods
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, grab, pull and push objects, squat down, stoop, kneel, crouch, and jump
• Ability to work at heights and in dark conditions
• Ability to work indoors in varying weather conditions, including heat and humidity
• May experience exposure to extended periods of sun, rain, cold temperatures, wind and potentially uneven terrain that may contain trip hazards
• Work involves exposure to noise and wet surfaces
• Work involves exposure to hazardous materials (e.g. chemicals). Employees performing work involving exposure to hazardous materials will be trained and provided with appropriate PPE before completing tasks. Employees requiring the use of a respirator must complete and pass a medical evaluation and fit test annually
• Hours may include evenings and weekends
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. But this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
Contact Applicant Support at 855-524-5627 for assistance Monday through Friday, 6am to 5pm Pacific Time. Email:
Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time, exempt employees (and their families) including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, basic life and long-term disability insurance. Employees participate in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System and are also eligible to contribute to the deferred compensation program.
Full-time, exempt employees will receive eight hours of vacation and eight hours of sick leave each month, two personal days (prorated if hired after the first of the year) and ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Additionally, full-time, exempt employees receive 80 hours of administrative leave each calendar year, prorated in the year of hire.
Employees receive a discount on most Park District classes, free pool pass at the Aquatic Center, and basic fitness membership at the Bainbridge Island Recreation Center (BIRC) while employed for employees and dependents.
01
Do you have three years related electrical, mechanical, equipment, and operating engineer related experience with skills in safety, planning, and project management?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have an associate's degree and/or maintenance related training or equivalent experience and training supplemented with continuing education?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or equivalent certification?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you have the ability to be on site in less than 60 minutes in case of an emergency and respond to after-hours and emergency phone calls?

• Yes
• No

05
Are you medically cleared to use a respirator and can you provide proof of a completed respirator medical evaluation and fit test?

• Yes
• No

06
Do you have a valid Washington State driver's license or are you able to obtain one within two months of employment?

• Yes
• No

Required Question