What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSISTANT WATERFRONT DIRECTOR - Seasonal position at Town of Fairfield?
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Assistant Waterfront Director works under the direction of the Aquatics and Recreation Coordinator, to ensure the general safety of guests and staff at the waterfront, to supervise the waterfront team. This is a seasonal position (Spring/Summer) and up to 40 hours per week.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
THE TOWN OF FAIRFIELD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Town of Fairfield to ensure equal employment opportunity for all employees and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.
The Assistant Waterfront Director works under the direction of the Aquatics and Recreation Coordinator, to ensure the general safety of guests and staff at the waterfront, to supervise the waterfront team. This is a seasonal position (Spring/Summer) and up to 40 hours per week.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee the Waterfront Staff
- Assist with the recruiting, interviewing and hiring of lifeguard captains, lifeguards, and swimming instructors
- Create schedules for waterfront team
- Flexibility to work on weekends and special holidays based on program and facility needs.
- Ensure the safety of guests and staff at waterfront
- Implements procedures to maintain the safety of beach patrons and staff.
- Inspect waterfront facilities daily; report any defects to Aquatics Coordinator
- Inspects waterfront equipment daily; restock, repair and/or make recommendations to replace as needed
- Provide leadership in case of waterfront emergency
- Oversee/coordinate all aspects of the Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
- Complete appropriate follow up documentation for any waterfront emergency or rescue
- Oversee Aquatic Programs and Lifeguard Training
- Schedule, staff, and supervise all swimming instruction courses.
- Coordinate and conduct internal training, drills, and professional development for lifeguards.
- Collaborate with the Recreation/Aquatics Coordinator to plan and facilitate waterfront games, activities, and special events.
- Maintain highest level of customer service
- Maintain visible presence on waterfront; regularly interact with & engage guests
- Expedite response to patron feedback
- Administrative Function
- Maintain inventory of all supplies, equipment and uniforms for waterfront
- Prepares required reports and maintains records for Town departments.
- Perform staff evaluations
- Attends meetings and performs other related duties as required.
- Must hold current/valid Red Cross certificates in Waterfront Lifeguarding,
- Preferred certifications: Water Safety instructor Certification, Lifeguard Instructor Certification
- Must have experience in Waterfront Lifeguarding and Management.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Possession of a PWC operator license is desirable but not required.
THE TOWN OF FAIRFIELD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Town of Fairfield to ensure equal employment opportunity for all employees and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.