Job Description
This position is being re-advertised. Candidates who have previously submitted an application and were referred to the hiring manager are still being considered and do not need to reapply.?
The Aquatic Facility Assistant Director is responsible for planning, organizing, supervising and participating in a variety of programs at a municipal aquatic center. This position may be assigned to different aquatic facility locations based on the needs of the division or in response to inclement weather situations.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan, direct, and maintain inventory for a variety of aquatic classes and programs. Assist with public relations to promote aquatic opportunities, develop marketing materials and facilitate facility rentals.
- Prepare daily deposits, payroll, activity, attendance, revenue, expenditure, and reports related to aquatic programs and facility operations.
- Hire, provide training to, and supervise employees, including scheduling of lifeguards, instructors, cashier personnel, and part-time employees.
- Ensure safety protocols and policies are followed by patrons and staff, providing first aid and lifesaving care in case of injury or sudden illness.
- Supervise the custodial care of facilities, review equipment and buildings maintenance data, and refer problems to the appropriate personnel.
- Remain current in all required certifications and trainings.
Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation, Recreation Administration, or directly related field. Up to one year of related experience may be preferred.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.
Licensing and Certifications:
- Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
- Current certification in Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid required.
- Pool and Hot Tub Association – Certified Pool Operator certification required within one year of hire.
- Wake County Pool Operator certification required within one year of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification as an American Red Cross – Water Safety Instructor and Lifeguard Training Instructor preferred, required within one year of hire.
- American Red Cross certification in Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid preferred. Other agencies acceptable upon review.
- Two years of experience in aquatic facility management preferred with experience in instruction and management of a wide variety of Aquatics programs and pool maintenance, two years of lifeguard experience, and at least one year of swim instruction/coaching experience.
Additional Information
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of program administration and management and project management.
- Principles and methods of qualitative and quantitative research, critical thinking, and analysis.
- Modern budget practices.
- Supervisory principles, practices and techniques (based on assignment).
- Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, assigning and monitoring work,
- Practices and methods of coaching and leading the work of others.
- Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations relevant to the position.
- Customer service principles.
- Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.
- Modern office technology.
Skill In:
- Managing a project or program.
- Gathering data, analyzing findings and applying logic and reason.
- Coordinating deadlines, prioritizing work demands and assigning/monitoring work performed.
- Researching industry trends, solutions and best practices.
- Interpreting, monitoring and reporting financial information and statistics.
- Authoring and preparing original reports, documents and presentations.
- Monitoring project schedules, status and compliance.
- Supervising and evaluating staff performance as well as training and coaching staff.
- Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards relevant to the position.
- Providing customer service.
- Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
- Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
ADA and Other Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Medium Work:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with frequent exposure to hazardous physical conditions (such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibration, etc.); frequent exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, etc.); moderate exposure to hazardous materials (such as chemicals, blood and other body fluids); frequent exposure to environmental conditions (such as disruptive people, imminent danger, or a threatening environment); frequent exposure to extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and movement restrictions; and moderate exposure intense noise or travel.
Note:
This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.