THE SALVATION ARMY

NORTH & CENTRAL ILLINOIS DIVISION

Ray and Joan Kroc Community Center Corp Chicago

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Aquatics Manager

PEOPLE MANAGER: (Yes/No) Yes

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

WHO WE ARE

At The Salvation Army, we are dedicated to “Doing the Most Good”. We are made up of thousands of officers, soldiers, staff, volunteers, donors, and partners working together to holistically meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our most vulnerable neighbors. We do this through programs designed to combat homelessness and hunger, provide safe spaces for kids after school and on the weekends, achieve and maintain sobriety, and give hope to the hopeless. The Salvation Army North and Central Illinois Division provides these services to people in need.

JOB SUMMARY

Aquatics Manager will give oversight for the development of programming and daily operations of the Aquatic areas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in selecting, testing, training, scheduling and evaluating lifeguards and instructors.

• This person will effectively manage and supervise all pool personnel.

• Research and prepare the order for necessary equipment and supplies; recommend budgetary expenditures; organize and monitor equipment and supply inventory.

• Deal firmly and tactfully with pool patrons; exercise tact and judgment when resolving problems.

• Instruct aquatics staff in the observance of rules, regulations and safety practices.

• Perform the duties of the Lifeguard/Instructor when necessary including teaching swim strokes and water safety to participants.

• Supervise the activities of swimmers in and around the pool; ensure that policies, rules and regulations are observed and that no safety hazard is created.

• Administer first aid in the event of injuries and complete incident reports in the case of an accident.

• Interact with co-workers and members in a collaborative and customer service-oriented manner.

• Respond to the public; answer inquiries and give information pertaining to the pool and swimming programs that are offered.

• This individual acts as a representative of The Salvation Army and its

• All other duties as assigned as related to this job.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Education: Bachelors Degree Preferred

Experience: Four years combined experience as a Lifeguard, Lifeguard/Instructor or Assistant Aquatics Manager.

Licenses/Certifications:

Required Licenses:

• Possession of an American Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certificate for Infants/Adults.
• Possession of an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate.
• Possession of an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certificate.

Skills/Abilities:

• Swim with proficiency and endurance.

• Structure, organize and conduct swim instruction for various age groups, from beginning through advanced skill levels.
• Handle rescues and medical emergencies in a calm and effective manner; provide first aid and CPR as needed.
• Maintain order in the pool and enforce safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain facilities and equipment in a clean, safe and secure manner.
• Follow proper safety rules and procedures.
• Maintain physical condition, audio-visual discrimination and perception and mental capacity appropriate to the working conditions and the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

JOB LIMITATIONS

• This individual will only commit Army resources that have been allocated or approved.
• This individual will adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work in an indoor pool environment including prolonged standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, squatting, stooping and bending; prolonged periods in the water, work on slippery and uneven surfaces; ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and move up to 100 pounds during rescues; may be exposed to chlorine and other pool chemicals; prolonged exposure to high heat and humidity; have mobility, acute vision, acute hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties performed.

COMPETENCIES

• Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters and maintains positive relationships with co-workers and supervisors.

• Resolve conflicts in a positive manner.

• Treat staff, clients, and visitors with courtesy.

• Respect others' property and person.

• Use professional and appropriate communication to and about co-workers, supervisors and subordinates.

• Support the Mission of The Salvation Army by treating every donor, contact and colleague with respect and dignity, and without discrimination of any kind.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

This individual will be evaluated on how effectively the outcomes of this position are achieved as well as the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of accomplishing assigned goals.

THE SALVATION ARMY MISSION STATEMENT

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.