Assistant Aquatics Coordinator

Description

Under the direction of the Recreation Coordinator, the Assistant Aquatics Coordinator assists in the management of the aquatic facility, ensures the general safety of aquatic patrons and staff, supervises aquatic staff, and conducts staff trainings.

Examples of Duties

The following tasks are essential for this position. Incumbents in this classification may not perform all of these tasks, or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.

• Assists in the hiring of new aquatic staff and the continuing training of existing staff.
• Schedules, supervises, and evaluates aquatic staff.
• Ensures that the facility meets all health codes and standards set by the County Health Department.
• Assists in scheduling the aquatic facility to meet the ongoing needs of the community.
• Conducts him/herself in a professional manner.
• Reports to supervisor any problems with or damage to the facility or equipment.
• Supervises proper maintenance of facility and equipment.
• Attends meetings and trainings as needed.
• Maintains accurate aquatic chemical records and incident reports.
• Assists in lifeguarding responsibilities, as needed.
• Assists in facility reservations.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.
  
  

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Lifeguard skills.
• Basic First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer.
• Pool chemical testing procedures.
  
  

Skill and Ability to:

• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Perform physical water test indicating competence of rescuing skills.
• Stay alert and attentive and assert good judgment.
• Be patient and understanding with patrons of all ages.
• Maintain open lines of communication.
  
  

Training And Experience

Three to five years of previous aquatics experience is desirable.

Licenses And Certificates

Possession of, or ability to obtain, American Red Cross certificates in First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Lifeguard is required; WSI/LGI is desirable.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Requires ability to stand, stoop, reach, and bend.
• Required mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate.
• Requires ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Requires ability to lift, push, or pull.
• May require water rescues, with First Aid and/or CPR needed.
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
• May be required to use personal vehicle in the course of City employment.
• May be required to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, and/or weekends.
  
  

This position is a temporary position and not eligible to participate in any benefit programs of the City, except those mandated by federal or state law.

Must participate in a PARS Alterantive Retirement System 457 Plan as a replacement for Social Security.