Parks Aquatic Superintendent

Salary: $69,563.63 – $111,301.80 Annually

Location : City of Doral, FL

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 10012023

Department: Parks & Recreation

Opening Date: 10/01/2023

Closing Date: 11/1/2023 5:00 PM Eastern

General Purpose

This position is responsible for managing and overseeing the Aquatics Facility at Doral Center Park and Splash Pad at Doral Legacy Park. Supervises staff, creates policies and procedures for the new Aquatic Facility. Responsible for the operation, programming, staffing, and maintenance of municipal aquatic facilities. Plans, organizes, coordinates, implements, and supervises community aquatic, water safety and wellness programs including instructional, enrichment, social, wellness, and special interest programming. Position supervises employees and schedules day-to-day work activities to provide optimum efficiency and productivity. Position requires a complete understanding and wide application of principles, theories, and concepts in assigned function or business area.

Supervision Received and Exercised
This position is classified as an exempt, full-time position with a 40 hour work-week.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages and supervises assigned operations to achieve goals within available resources; maintains monthly calendar of aquatic and wellness activities to ensure patrons are kept appraised of program offerings.
• Serves as primary point of community contract for assigned facilities and programs.
• Supervises assigned staff, volunteers, recreation contact instructors and patrons.
• Ensures a high level of customer service and safety for all persons within the assigned facilities through direct supervision, scheduling, and training of staff including a comprehensive in-service training program.
• Processes and reconciles payroll to ensure accuracy.
• Responsible for complaint management; troubleshoots and resolves issues as needed.
• Oversees front desk operations to ensure prompt and accurate service for customers including answering phones, routing callers, providing information, patron registration, facility reservation, and rental of park properties.
• Responsible for the collection of fees and administration of the revenue collection policy.
• Monitors, oversees, and coordinates the janitorial and maintenance of assigned facilities to ensure the facilities are operated in a safe and clean manner and meet all health and safety standards.
• Conducts scheduled inspections and safety checks to ensure facilities and equipment are in good working condition and facilities are well maintained and safe for patrons.
• Processes work orders for service as needed; oversees completion of repairs.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of studies, reports, records, and related information for decision making purposes.
• Responsible for the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of all aquatic and wellness programs, activities, and events to ensure all goals and objectives are achieved, research new and value-added programs.
• Oversees facility use including programs, rentals, equipment set-up/ break-down and daily custodial responsibilities.
• Maintains and controls the division’s inventory; processes the purchasing of supplies, materials, equipment, goods, and services including developing scope of service, quotes, vendor selection, requisition entry, ordering, receiving, and processing invoices for timely payment.
• Performs a variety of miscellaneous duties such as typing correspondence, running errands, picking up supplies, and monitoring participants, spectators, and facility users.
• Attends meetings and serves on committees as needed.
• Assists in the creation of marketing and promotional materials for assigned facilities and programs.
• Assists with department wide programs, activities, and events.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Management or related field; and four (4) or more years’ experience in municipal aquatic management; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.

Special Qualifications:

• Must have American Red Cross Instructor in lifeguarding certification, American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification
• Must have one of the following: Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or National Recreation & Park Association Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) Certification designations.
• Must possess American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification, as well as American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Certification.

• Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or Executive (CPRE) designations preferred.
• Possession of a valid, State of Florida driver’s license to operate the motor vehicle operated, typically Class E.
• Requirements exist at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.
• Applicants must complete all requirements established by the City of Doral for employment. This may include, but is not limited to, a written examination, a psychological exam, a polygraph examination, a comprehensive background investigation, and a job-related medical examination including a drug/alcohol screening test.

• Must be a non-smoker.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of safety practices, procedures and regulations governing public pools.
• Knowledge of the principals, methods, and content of aquatic events, pool activities, and other related programs.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance requirements of a municipal pool
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to operate a computer using Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher) and applicable organizational software; experience with RecTrac software preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule.
• Ability to instruct swim lessons, aquatic programs, and lifeguard training.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to delegate and supervise effectively.

• Ability to deal effectively with the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work involves lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (up to 50 pounds). Tasks that require moving objects of significant weight require the assistance of another person and/or use of proper techniques and moving equipment. Tasks may involve some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Required to maintain physical condition by training to include rescue procedure drills, running, swimming, paddling and other necessary conditioning and rescue exercises.

City of Doral
Human Resources Department

Summary of Benefits:
In this summary, we are providing general information, which will be helpful to you in evaluating the City of Doral as your premier place to work. If you have questions concerning a specific item or interpretation, please feel free to contact Human Resources at (305) 593-6760.

Employment Benefits for Regular Full-Time Non-Sworn Employees:

Introductory Period
An introductory period for an employee is twelve (12) months for entrance, rehire, and promotional appointments. In the event the employee accepts a promotional opportunity position within the City before an initial introductory period is satisfactorily completed, the initial introductory period starts over at the time the employee begins working in the new position.

The introductory period is considered a continuation of the employment selection process. It provides the City an opportunity to observe and evaluate the capacity of the employee, which includes the employee’s ability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of his or her job; and to observe and evaluate the employee’s work habits and conduct, including attendance and the employee’s relationship with coworkers and superiors.

During the introductory period, the new employee and the supervisor shall evaluate employment suitability in terms of skill, knowledge, performance, and compatibility. During this period, the employee shall be given the support and resources needed to learn and demonstrate the duties and competencies required in the new position.

Absences During Introductory Period:
Any cumulative absences during the introductory period in excess of ten (10) workdays will automatically extend the introductory period by the number of days absent regardless of whether the absence was with or without pay.

Holidays

The City of Doral observes 12 paid holidays per year.

1. New Year’s Day
2. Martin Luther King’s Birthday
3. Presidents Day
4. Memorial Day
5. Juneteenth
6. Independence Day
7. Labor Day
8. Columbus Day
9. Veterans’ Day
10. Thanksgiving Day
11. Friday after Thanksgiving
12. Christmas Day

In addition, employees received two (2) personal days and (1) Birthday. The personal days must be used before the end of the fiscal year and the birthday must be taken within six (6) months of the birthday.

Accruals (Vacation & Sick Time)

The City of Doral has separate sick and vacation leave for non-sworn employees which is accrued on a monthly basis.

Vacation is accrued on a monthly basis depending on the years of service:

Years of Service Monthly Accruals Yearly Accrual

0-4 years 06.66 hours per month 80 hours per year

5-9 years 10.00 hours per month 120 hours per year

10-20 years 13.33 hours per month 160 hours per year
More than 20 years 16.66 hours per month 200 hours per year

Employees may use vacation time as it is accrued.

Sick leave is earned at the rate of 8.0 hours per month for a forty (40) hour work-week. Employees may accumulate a sick time maximum 1,040 hours if on a forty (40) hour work-week.

Sick Leave Payment Program
Employees may sell back to the City up to a maximum of 32 hours of sick leave per year provided that the employee maintains a maximum of 80 hours of sick leave in his or her leave balance. This election is made annually at the beginning of each fiscal year by the employee and is irrevocable. An employee who elects to be paid for accrued vacation leave will be paid at his or her current rate of pay on the date of the payout, less applicable taxes and authorized deductions.

Annual Leave Sell Back

Employees may elect payment of accrued, unused annual leave in lieu of time off. This election is made annually in the beginning of each fiscal year and is irrevocable. An employee who elects to be paid for accrued vacation leave will be paid at his or her current rate of pay on the date of the payout, less applicable taxes and authorized deductions.

Health Care Benefits

All Healthcare benefits for all employees are effective on the first of the month following 30 days of full-time employment. The City offers HMO, POS, and High Deductible Health plans. The High Deductible Health plan comes with a Health Savings Account (HSA).

Dental Plan
The City of Doral offers a PPO dental insurance plan.

Vision Care

The City of Doral offers voluntary vision care benefits.

Life, Short-term and Long-term Disability

The City of Doral will cover your life insurance at the rate of two (2) times the employee’s annual salary up to a maximum of $300,000.00. In addition, the City offers both short-term and long-term disability plans which act as income protection plans.

Retirement Benefits

Employees participate in the City’s 401a retirement plan administered through Mission Square. The plan requires employees to contribute a mandatory six percent (6%) of their base pay while the City contributes twelve percent (12%) of the employee’s base pay.

457 Supplemental Plan

The City of Doral has a voluntary deferred compensation pension program available through Mission Square where the employee can make contributions to their retirement. The City does not make any contributions to this plan.

Education/Tuition Reimbursement

The City offers the Educational Reimbursement Program (ERP) established to provide educational assistance to full-time employees participating in training or educational programs designed to strengthen their abilities, which in turn directly benefit the City. The City will pay the State tuition rate to its members based on the letter grade obtained for each class. Employee must be a full-time employee for 6 months in order to be eligible for this benefit.

Bereavement Leave
Upon approval of the Department Head, a full?time employee may, upon request, be granted up to three (3) working days of leave with pay in the unfortunate event of a death in his or her immediate family, or up to five (5) working days of leave with pay to attend the funeral or memorial services of an immediate family member outside the State of Florida. The employee’s immediate family shall be defined as the employee’s spouse, father, mother, step-parents, natural, step and adopted children, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, grandparents, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, grandparents-in-law, registered domestic partner, and child of a registered domestic partner.

The bereavement leave must be taken consecutively, and the employee must attend the funeral of the deceased family member to be eligible for bereavement leave. If an employee needs time in excess of that provided in this policy, he or she may request accrued vacation time, sick time, or PTO with the approval of their department head. The City reserves the right to request all pertinent information including deceased relative’s name, relationship of the employee to the deceased, the name and address of the funeral home, and the date of the funeral. Documentation such as a death certificate, or other documentation on the deceased may be required for approval of the leave.

Voting Leave
Employees are encouraged to exercise their right to vote outside of their scheduled working hours. As such, all full-time employees as defined herein may be granted up to one hour of leave during polling hours in order to vote in federal, state or local elections, both primary and general elections. This time off shall be granted if it does not increase staffing cost or decrease departmental efficiency.

Employees must request time off for voting in writing or via e-mail at least five (5) business days in advance to the Department Head or designee. The request for leave must clearly state that the employee needs leave in order to vote.

**THE CITY OF DORAL DOES NOT OFFER A RELOCATION PACKAGE **

THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO AMEND, MODIFY OR TERMINATE (IN WHOLEOR IN PART) ANY OF ITS BENEFITS PROGRAMS AT ANY TIME.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Doral is an equal opportunity employer.

Smoke Free/Drug Free Workplace
The City of Doral maintains a smoke free and drug free workplace.

01

Which of the following best describes your education?

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college in a related field.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college in a related field.
• Master’s Degree from an accredited college in a related field.

02

Do you possess the American Red Cross Lifeguarding and the American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Certifications?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess the American Red Cross Instructor in Lifeguarding Certification and the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess at least one of the following: Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or National Recreation & Park Association Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) Certification designations?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess a valid driver license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

06

I certify that I have read the job announcement in its entirety, and have attached my resume and last obtained degree to my application.

• Yes
• No

Required Question