Assistant Aquatics Manager

GENERAL PURPOSE
Performs a variety of routine administrative and shift supervisory duties as needed to maintain the shift

operations and services of the city aquatics facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Promotes and follows the City's mission statement, values and expectations.

In the absence of the Aquatics Manager, the incumbent will assure compliance with established policies and

procedures for patron surveillance, rotations, interaction with patrons, and provides direct

correction/instruction to the staff.

Directly responsible for the supervision, training and scheduling of all part-time staff; assures compliance with

established policies and procedures for selling concessions, admitting patrons, working with vendors,

managing counter displays, etc.

Responsible for assisting with the planning, organization, coordination, promotion, and facilitating of special

events; maintains and distributes current listings of upcoming events within and outside the City for distribution

to employees, staff, news media, and educational institutions.

Assures shifts are properly staffed; conducts training; monitors shift personnel work activities to assure quality

and efficient performance of duties; performs schedule follow-up as needed to assure arrival of instructors;

secures substitute personnel as needed and fills in for absent staff if necessary.

Monitors swimming and recreation facility programs and services; distributes swim training information and

distributes to swimming and training instructors.

Monitors facility policies and procedures related to patron use, fees, safety, etc.; oversees shift activities to

assure compliance with management control plans as needed to minimize risk and liability.

Performs general bookkeeping and accounting; processes all pool receipts, including fees and concession

revenues; balances shift revenues with receipts and tape records; monitors proper handling of cash receipts;

records work hours, submits time sheets; manages shift revenues and prepares deposits.

Functions as the shift supervisor as needed, determined by the Aquatics Manager.

Ensure staff perform general upkeep and custodial duties during scheduled shift; cleans facility floors, mops,

sweeps, vacuums, polishes, etc.; cleans pool decks; monitors water temperatures and chemical balances,

takes water samples; may make minor equipment adjustments to assure proper temperature and chemical

standards.

Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education and Experience:
   A. Sufficient education and training to demonstrate an aptitude or ability to perform above and

related duties; specialized training and certification (Red Cross) as a Lifeguard and a Water

Safety Instructor. Bachelor's degree in recreation or related field preferred:

AND

B. Two (2) years of supervisory experience related to aquatics facilities, safe swimming, swim

team participation or related background;

OR

C. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

1. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
   Working knowledge of methods and techniques of water safety and swimming instruction; of the rules

and regulations of a variety of swimming sports and recreational activities; basic mathematics related

to cashiering and changing money; hazards and precautions associated with chlorine and related

pool chemicals; water safety practices, rules and guidelines; first aide, CPR; swimming instruction

techniques. Some knowledge of water sampling procedures.

Ability to plan, organize and develop swimming lesson programs and plans; demonstrate advance

swimming skills; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, young

people, ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. As well as an ability to provide

discipline consistent with city policy to employees when necessary.

1. Special Qualifications:
   Must have (or obtain) lifeguard certification, WSI, first aid and CPR certification within 3 months of

hire.

Must have (or obtain) lifeguard instructor certification, within 6 months of hire.

Certified Pool Operator license preferred but not required.

Must have (or obtain) Davis County Food Handlers Permit within 6 months of hire.