Aquatics Coordinator

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs pool deck supervision, customer service and lifeguard duties to ensure efficient day-to-day operations of the Ouray Hot Springs Pool, Fitness Center and Bathhouse. Directs general maintenance tasks, including bathhouse cleaning, and related projects as assigned. Acting supervisor in the absence of pool management.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Hot Springs Aquatic & Facilities Manager or Assistant Hot Springs Aquatic & Facilities Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Provides close to general supervision to Lead Lifeguard and Lifeguard I and II.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Administrative Functions: Assists with pool operations; performs staff trainings and in-service programs; assists in the development of worker skills by performing on-the-job training; documents and refers all personnel issues to pool management.

Assists with organizing seasonal recruitment of aquatics staff (job fairs). Participates in interviews for aquatics positions.

Assists with time sheet edits for aquatics staff; participates in annual evaluations of direct reports; creates weekly shift schedules for aquatics staff.

Coordinates and implements facility programs and activities (swim lessons, swim meets, pool parties, etc.); plans, organizes, advertises and implements special events within given budget, tracks revenue/cost of programs; creates reporting for programs and special events. Schedules and organizes group reservations to ensure sufficient staffing and customer service.

Prepares and submits daily inspection reports and accidents/incident reports.

Monitors equipment and inventory needs; apprises pool management of needs.

Shift Operations: Performs opening and closing procedures; assures all systems are properly functioning; secures doors and other accesses; assures shift duties are completed.

Interacts with the public to assist in the safe and orderly enjoyment of swimming area activities; performs lifesaving and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation techniques whenever needed.

Oversees and coordinates the activities of Lifeguards; monitors the situational needs to ensure adequate number of guards; calls in extra guards, determining number of guards “up”, or sending guards home, as necessary; assists & monitors lifeguard attendance as it relates to punctuality and consistent attendance; ensures that lifeguards are appropriately clocked in/out of the time clock; monitors lifeguard compliance with work attire policies and the wearing of required uniform while on shift.

Ensures that all required maintenance including bathhouse cleaning and grounds maintenance and stewardship projects are performed during assigned shifts. Ensures individual lifeguards complete proper daily maintenance and lifeguard functions.

Administers necessary tests and chemical adjustments after a fecal accident or other incident as needed. Makes decisions on pool closure while consulting with the Hot Springs Aquatic & Facilities Manager and/or the Parks & Recreation Director concerning pool closure.

Training: Attends all staff meetings, in-services and training sessions; prepares monthly in-services for the aquatics department; instructs lifeguard training; assists pool management with orientations. With oversight of the Hot Springs Aquatic & Facilities Manager, plans and prepares lifeguard training courses, WSI instruction courses, swim lessons, CPR/AED, First Aid courses and Water Aerobics courses; teaches swim lessons; participates in physical and rescue skills training.

Lifeguard Duties: Works “in rotation” when scheduled or assigned; ensures that patrons in the pool and the facility are supervised in a manner that is effective at reducing the risk of accidents; monitors swimmers, performs rescue and lifesaving maneuvers; administers CPR and first aid according to training protocols.

Provides the pool user with the highest level of customer service; observes patron activities; enforces all pool rules consistently, tactfully and promptly; disciplines or ejects patrons for rule infractions; ensures compliance of policies and procedures by lifeguards.

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Performs general maintenance tasks, including bathhouse cleaning as assigned; keeps the pool area clear of obstructions and minimizes/eliminates hazardous situations in pool areas.

Sets up and takes down any equipment in the swimming pool or surrounding facilities as needed; performs daily safety inspections.

Continuously monitors weather conditions and will evacuate and/or close the pool if warranted by weather conditions.

Safety/Emergency Situations: Completes accident/incident reports immediately after an occurrence and submits reports to the Hot Springs Facilities & Aquatic Manager for review; responds to emergency situations as set out in the Pool Manual, takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, and acts accordingly to prevent accidents; responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment; uses all required safety equipment and follows all safety regulations, policies and procedures; implements the operational and emergency action plan as necessary.

Water Quality & Filtration: Ensures pool compliance with filtration procedures; administers all tests when needed, including backwashes and water temperature adjustments.

Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education and Experience:

A. Graduation from high school;

AND

B. Three (3) years’ experience in the lifeguarding and the day-to-day operations of aquatics and recreation facilities;

OR

C. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

2. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Considerable knowledge of the rules and regulations of a variety of aquatics and recreational activities; water safety practices, rules and guidelines; various bio-hazards associated with water and bath house operations; general principles of supervision.

Ability to develop, organize and implement various aquatic programs; communicate effectively about rules, regulations and programs, demonstrate swimming skills; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, the public, and other organizations, ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; apply various software applications to prepare documentation and reports (i.e., Google and Microsoft systems); demonstrate good judgment and decision making.

3. Special Qualifications:

Must pass pre-course swimming skills test prior to attending Lifeguard certification course. Ability to pass performance proficiency tests based on American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and AED certification requirements. May require WSI certification during employment. Must obtain instructor certification in at least 2 of the following areas (to be determined by Hot Springs Facilities & Aquatic Manager): Lifeguard Instructor, CPR/First Aid Instructor, Water Aerobics Instructor and WSI Trainer Instructor. This position requires evening, week-end, and holiday shifts.

4. Work Environment:

Employees in the position are exposed to seasonal weather extremes. Tasks require variety of physical activities, generally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, pulling, pushing and lifting. Talking, hearing and seeing essential to performance of daily tasks. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity needed in performance of essential duties. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking and creative problem solving.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.57 - $33.15 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $33