Supervise, develop, assign, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for providing a variety of aquatic services and activities including youth, inter-generational, adult, and elderly programs; develop program goals and objectives; develop and coordinate aquatics program activities including the operation and maintenance of assigned pools; assist in the hiring of all Aquatics personnel; ensure work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures and perform the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.
This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions may include but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for providing a variety of aquatic services and activities including youth, inter-generational, adult, and elderly.
- Establish schedules and methods for providing assigned aquatic programs and services; identify resource needs, review needs with appropriate management staff and allocate resources accordingly.
- Participate in the development of policies and procedures; monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures.
- Develop and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives, implement approved policies and procedures.
- Plan, develop and monitor programs designed for special needs of the community, modify programs to meet participant needs.
- Design, develop and deliver workshops and presentations targeted at addressing and resolving Health and Safety issues.
- Promote and coordinate specific activities within the Aquatics Division; prepare program event and facility marketing material including news releases, flyers, schedules of events, pamphlets and brochures.
- Participate in the preparation and administration of the budget of assigned aquatics facilities; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.
- Prepare analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities.
- Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the fields of health care, recreational therapy and management of Aquatic facilities.
- Coordinate swimming lesson programs and swim team activities, hire and train lifeguards in proper water safety techniques.
- Ensure proper operation and maintenance of pool facilities; maintain and monitor water chemistry levels and adjust as needed, stay abreast of new trends.
- Monitor and comply with rules and regulations related to provision of aquatic programs and related services.
- Develop, monitor and implement maintenance schedules of pool facilities.
- Maintain records, develop reports concerning maintenance activities and water chemistry monitoring at all assigned facilities.
- Coordinate hiring and proper training of aquatic instructors including Lifeguard, C.P.R., A.E.D. and first aid training; maintain instructor certificates.
- Coordinate hiring and proper training of aquatics personnel including, cashiers lifeguards, supervisors, operations supervisors and maintenance personnel.
- Schedule usage of pool facilities for special events and other activities including swimming lessons, rentals and swim meets; coordinate usage of facilities for outside agencies.
- Develop and Coordinate incident prevention strategies for assigned aquatic facilities and special events.
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:- Respond to and resolve citizen inquiries and complaints.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in aquatics, physical education, emergency medicine, recreation, business administration, or public administration;
andFive (5) years of municipal aquatics program experience;
andTo include two (2) years of supervisory experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.Possession of a valid C.P.R. certificate.
Possession of a valid First Aid certificate.
Possession of a valid Lifeguard certificate.
Possession of a valid Water Safety Instructor certificate or equivalent.
Possession of valid Instructors certificate; American Red Cross LGI or equivalent.
Possession of a valid Pool Operators License or equivalent.
Possession of a Cash handling/imprest funds certificate within six (6) months from date of hire.
Environmental:Office Environment; exposure to computer monitors; pool environment; exposure to heat, potentially hazardous chemicals, inclement weather conditions, work in or with water, work on slippery or uneven surfaces.
Physical:Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for heavy lifting, walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; swimming; bending, stooping and kneeling.