Aquatics Supervisor

Job Summary: Under the general supervision of the TRAC Facility Manager the Aquatics Supervisor will provide the overall vision, direction, and development of TRAC Aquatics programs. This individual will have direct involvement with guests by teaching, lifeguarding and leading water exercise when needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accountable for fostering an aquatics environment that maximizes safety and leads to user satisfaction. Takes a "safety first" approach to all aspects of programming. Emergency drills are practiced regularly.

• Partners with the Facility Maintenance Supervisor to ensure a safe, efficient, attractive, and well-maintained facility including following emergency policies and procedures.

• Works in partnership with the Maintenance Department to assure pools and spa areas are operating within heath guidelines.

• Accountable for the recruitment, selection, development, and scheduling of the aquatic staff and for insuring that the employees work as a team in achieving the department and organizations goals. Holds regular and effective staff meetings.

• Develops methods for training quality aquatics instructors and lifeguards in accordance with national standards.

• Coordinates the Water Exercise programming with the Wellness Programs Supervisor.

• Provides direct involvement with the members by teaching, lifeguarding and leading water exercise when needed.

• Participates in the development of the annual business plan and oversees the financial targets for the Aquatics Department.

• Maintains and implements Jamestown Parks and Recreation and TRAC policies and procedures and assures they are followed by staff and members.

• Submits billing requests accurately and timely; assures budget is maintained.

• Serves as the liaison to TRAC management team and other departments and staff within the district.

• Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonable within the scope of the duties of this job classification.

• Upholds JPRD values and works to fulfill the mission of the organization.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Preferred bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience.

• Nationally recognized certification in water safety, instruction, and lifeguard training.

• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) preferred upon hire or obtained within 12 months of hire.

Experience:

• Experience in management operation and maintenance of an aquatics facility.

• Experience in swimming lesson organization and registration.

• Supervisory experience preferred.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position will require the attendance at regular team meetings, trainings and special planned events. Applicants should have a flexible schedule as shifts may include nights and/or weekends.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, this employee is frequently required to use fine motor skills to operate a computer, keyboard, and mouse and must sit, stand, walk and kneel. Must be able to speak, hear and understand the English language. This employee occasionally is required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Direct Reports:

This position is responsible for the direct supervision of;

• Head Lifeguards

• Lifeguards

• Swim Instructor

• Aquatics Coordinator

• Lifeguard Intern

• Water Slide Attendants

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