Aquatics Division Manager

Plan, direct, manage and oversee the activities and operations of the Aquatics program in the Albuquerque area; supervise the planning, construction and maintenance of swimming facilities; coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, departments and outside agencies, and provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Parks and Recreation Director.

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.

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis .

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Recreation Programming / Physical Education or a related field; and

Seven (7) years Aquatics pool management/operations experience; and

To include five (5) years supervisory experience.

Certification and/or membership in the New Mexico Recreation and Parks Association preferred.

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 Lifeguarding certificate.
Possession of a valid CPR, First Aid and Lifeguard Instructor certification.
Possession of a valid Certified Pool Operator within six (6) months from date of hire.

• Operational characteristics, services and activities of an aquatics program
• Principles and practices of aquatics program development, implementation and administration
• Modern and complex principles and practices of pool operation and maintenance including proper water chemistry levels
• Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and control
• Principles and practices of supervision, training and performance evaluation
• Modern office equipment including computers and applicable software
• Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations

• Direct aquatic programs and the operation of City swimming pools
• Interpret and explain City aquatics program policies and procedures
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of City swimming pools
• Oversee the selection of qualified swimming instructors and life guards
• Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of lower level staff
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff
• Analyze and assess programs, policies and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments
• Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs
• Develop and administer division goals, objectives and procedures
• Prepare administrative and financial reports
• Prepare and administer large and complex budget
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals
• Research, analyze, apply and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques
• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations
• Communicate clearly and concisely\
• Perform the essential functionsof the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including the general public