THE POSITION
Under general supervision, develop, oversee, implement, and promote aquatics programs and activities. Provide leadership for aquatics programs and safety by hiring, training and supervising aquatics staff, and coordinating other related functions in order to provide high quality service in a responsible manner. Perform a variety of daily routines to difficult clerical support services and related work as required.
The duties of an individual assigned to this class will vary depending on overall department needs. Work involves planning and implementing a variety of aquatics programs activities; office procedures and administrative functions for all age groups. Additional maintenance and mechanical support is required in support of general aquatics operations. Incumbents assist with special projects, provide clerical support services, and promote excellence in customer service. Duties require the exercise of good judgment within defined parameters. Employee’s work hours will vary to accommodate aquatics and recreation programs being offered.
This is a paraprofessional classification in the Recreation and Community Services Department. Positions in this class typically have specialized aquatics program experience. The Aquatics Coordinator class is distinguished from the Recreation Coordinator position by the performance of duties directly related to the aquatics programs and activities, maintenance of aquatics equipments, and specific certifications that are required.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assist in organizing, scheduling, and directing aquatics activities; work effectively with staff and other service providers in planning and coordinating activities.
- Schedule, supervise, train and develop aquatics staff; make hiring and staffing recommendations; assist with scheduling conflicts and approve staff timesheets.
- Assign work, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned volunteers and other seasonal/temporary employees.
- Evaluate the full range of aquatics operations (i.e. lifeguard rotations, rule enforcement, staff performance, signage, café operations, birthday parties, group reservations); compile and analyze aquatics statistics and records; maintain records of participation, supplies, and equipments; being vigilant and aware of safety hazards.
- Perform aquatics skill audits; assure compliance with legal codes and requirements related to lifeguard procedures and emergency operations; monitor safety certificate expiration dates of lifeguard staff.
- Prepare written reports and recommendations on the basis of evaluated data and information; enter and retrieve registration and financial data; perform routine office work including computer data entry, reports, notes, document drafts, or brief instructions.
- Maintain discipline and observance of required safety precautions during activities; communicate plans, policies, and procedures to assigned workers and the general public; monitor activity in the aquatics center to prevent injuries, accidents, or drowning; effectively handle complaints.
- Develop and respond to aquatics emergencies to participate in, support, and/or coordinate responses; rescue swimmers in distress and/or danger of drowning and administer first aid; evaluate medical, rescue and training procedures and policies for quality assurance and safety functions.
- Interact with program participants, volunteers, and other workers to stimulate interest and participation in programs; attend meetings as assigned; work with special community groups; and make public presentations on water safety.
- Assist, teach, and arrange materials for lifeguard training, CPR & First Aid classes; conduct class or activity instruction such as lifeguard or teach swim lessons and water aerobics classes when needed.
- Maintain inventory for procurement of supplies, chemicals, and equipment for the aquatics center, café, and front desk; oversee the maintenance of pools, equipments, and the Silliman Center.
- Assure effective use of facilities & equipments; issue and ensure the return of recreation and other City equipments.
- Provide assistance on special projects as assigned.