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Job Title: Aquatics Specialist

Salary range: \$41,652.00 to \$61,853.28

Department: Parks and Recreation

Hours: Full-Time

Job Description:

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION\ The Aquatics Specialist is assists with the planning, development, administration, growth and evaluation of all Aquatic programs, along with monitoring pool/Splash pad maintenance.

\ ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\ \ Assist, schedules, supervises and coordinates the operations of City aquatics programs, such as swim lessons, water aerobics, swim team practices, swim meets, movie nights, pool parties, under water easter egg hunt, and other aquatics programs/events\ Orients and trains staff;\ Evaluates and analyzes issues, and recommends solutions;\ Ensures activities are in compliance with all laws, policies, regulations, goals and safety standards;\ Ensures aquatics staff maintains safe, playable, and aesthetically pleasing aquatics recreation venues and events, and adhere to policies and procedures for efficient and safe operations;\ Inspects natatorium, pools, splash pad, equipment, materials and other assets and reports findings to the Aquatics Director;\ Evaluates existing programs for effectiveness and participation, and recommends program revisions;\ Reports all accidents and incidents to Aquatics Director and recommends solutions;\ Promotes, organizes and stimulates good relationships with neighborhood and community groups and other agencies by interpreting and explaining City aquatics programs and philosophies;\ Monitors that staff certifications are current and all rules and regulations as set forth in the Department of Health code are met;\ Assists with scheduling reservations for use of the River Center Aquatic Complex, i. e. pool parties, field trips, etc.;\ Creates reports for programs and events;\ Trains Lifeguard on Red Cross lifeguarding skills;\ Assists with in-service training;\ Coordinates and administers Sharks Swim Program;\ Assists community center with activities, sales and daily transactions, events and set-ups as needed;\ Assign daily duties to Life Guards.\ Complete accident, incident, pool opening and closure reports to Aquatics director daily.\ Available to work nights, weekends, Overtime, Holidays and city events as needed or scheduled.\ Other duties as assigned.\ \ QUALIFICATIONS\ Bachelors Degree in Recreation Administration or related field;\ Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification preferred;\ Certified Pool Operator Certification or Aquatic Facility Operator Certification preferred, or ability to obtain certifications within six (6) months of employment;\ Certified Parks & Recreation Professional (CPRP) preferred;\ Group Fitness Instructor Certification preferred;\ Red Cross Certified Lifeguard;\ Minimum 2 years aquatics experience in a supervisory role;\ Excellent communications skills;\ Excellent team building skills;\ Proficient in MS Office.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES\ The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to talk or hear; frequently required to walk, sit, reach with hands and arms; and occasionally required to stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; and color vision.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS\ The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\ The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee frequently works outside, in wet and humid conditions with extreme heat within the pool area, and in an office environment with exposure to fumes, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals.

\ This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and minimum qualifications of this job. The incumbent(s) may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign job-related responsibilities and tasks to this job at any time. Certain functions are understood to be essential; these include, but are not limited to, attendance, getting along with others, and dealing with and working under