Swimming Pool Facilitator (7177)

Purpose Statement

The job of Swimming Pool Facilitator is done for the purpose/s of facilitating and overseeing the operation and maintenance of a site swimming pool; assisting in the planning and coordination of all community groups, classes and special activities offered at the site swimming pool; ensuring assignments are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner and supervising assigned workers.

Essential Functions

• Assists in the supervision and instruction of the water safety and pool programs (e.g. life saving, swimming, diving, and competitive swim programs, aquatic equipment needed for swim classes, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with all administrative, state and/or federal requirements related to pool safety.
• Coordinates a variety of activities (e.g. assigned hourly aquatic staff, aquatic activities at assigned pool facility, instructional periods, etc.) for the purpose of meeting district requirements.
• Inspects pool and surrounding areas (e.g. chemicals, temperature, maintenance, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring safety, care of the facility and equipment, and proper clarity, temperature, and chemistry as required by state regulations.
• Monitors students, staff, and /or other individuals in and/or around the pool for the purpose of enforcing rules, regulations and provisions concerning the conduct of persons using the swimming facility.
• Oversees aquatic staff (e.g. planning/scheduling/coordinating activities, training, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that the department functions in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintains a variety of reports on the aquatic operations and activities for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and/or complying with mandated requirements.
• Researches aquatic equipment needs (e.g. getting quotes, contacting vendors, etc.) for the purpose of providing direction for meeting the district's goals and objectives.
• Prepares reports, documents and other written materials for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.
• Supports assigned certificated personnel for the purpose of providing assistance with their teaching functions.
• Assists in the budget preparation (e.g. monitoring expenditures, preparing cost estimates, submits justification for budget items, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with budgetary constraints and monitoring expenditures.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. parents, teachers, community, staff, etc.) for the purpose of determining and implementing appropriate actions required to resolve situation related to the aquatic program.

Certificates & Certificates

• Water Safety Instructor Certificate
• Advanced First Aid Card
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Card (CPR)

Education/Experience

Any combination equivalent to High School diploma or equivalent, supplemented by courses in water safety; and three years of experience as lifeguard and/or swimming instructor.