Salary: $25.69 – $30.20 Hourly
Location : 6200 Wheeler
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 32476
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 10/23/2023
Closing Date: 11/7/2023 7:59 AM Central
POSITION OVERVIEW
Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Division RECREATION & WELLNESS
Workdays & Hours VARIOUS*
*Subject to change
The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to building a sustainable community and enhance the quality of urban life by providing safe well-maintained parks and offering affordable programming for our community. To achieve this mission, HPARD is seeking a Regional Aquatic Manager to join its Recreation & Wellness Team. The potential candidate will play a key role in the following duties:
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Monitors daily operation of personnel and maintenance of several aquatic facilities.
- Ensures aquatic centers are compliant with local and state codes and regulations.
- Produces reports, statistical data and other required documentation submitted to management.
- Directs, administers, and supervises the overall operation and personnel in several aquatic facilities.
- Provides site and program information on aquatic services. Represents the department at committee meetings.
- Serves as liaison between aquatic supervisors and aquatics section administrative offices.
- Plans, organizes and coordinates tournaments, programs, and special events.
- Maintains good public relations with neighborhood participants and civic clubs.
- Provides site visits to all assigned aquatic centers once a day.
- Coordinates the purchase, inventory, and maintenance of assigned aquatic centers’ equipment.
- Assists with preparation and monitoring of section’s budget.
- This individual work independently and interdependently in organizing and carrying out operation duties.
- Manages the routine and special operations maintenance of at least 10 or more assigned Aquatic Centers.
- Recruits, selects, trains, and certifies lifeguard staff for Aquatic Center employment.
- Communicates and coordinates all operation tasks and assignments for pool operations.
- Organize, plan, schedule, and implement training sessions for Regional Pool/parks..
WORKING CONDITIONS
The position requires stooping, bending, and lifting of up to 50lbs. (bags or sodium bicarbonate, portable pool vacuums, and other aquatic center supplies/equipment).
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
An Associate’s degree in recreation, physical education, business administration or related field.
Must be certified in First Aid/CPR.
May be required to obtain Lifeguard or Water Safety Instructor certification within 1 year of employment in classification.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Three years of aquatic pool operations experience, with one of the years as a supervisor.
May substitute pertinent experience for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None
PREFERENCES
**Eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**
– Applicants who possess Water Safety Instructor and/or Lifeguard Instructor certifications. Knowledge of commercial pool operation will be highly preferred.
– Applicants with knowledge of pool operational procedures involving Aquatic Center’s mechanical room circulation system will be highly preferred.
– Applicants with a current/valid Driver’s license will be highly preferred.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
The selection process will involve application review and/or interview.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION YES
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification. The salary range is:
Salary Range – Pay Grade 21
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown.
Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: or call 832-395-7108.
If you need special services or accommodations, call (832.395.7108). (TTY 7-1-1).
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
EEO Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan.
Benefits include:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 10 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Flexible schedules
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
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01
Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?
- Yes
- No
02
What is the highest level of education you have obtained?
- Less than high school
- High School Diploma/GED
- Associate’s Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree
03
A very important part of the selection process requires the applicant to submit their highest level of Completed Education Documentation (High School Diploma/GED/Associate’s/Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree).Have you attached your Education Documentation to your application?
- YES
- NO
04
Do you have a current/valid Driver’s License?
- Yes
- No
05
How many years of Aquatic Pool Operations Full Time Work experience do you have?
- Less than 3 years
- 3 to less than 5 years
- 5 to less than 7 years
- 7 to less than 9 years
- 9 years or more
- I do not have any expereince in aquatic pool operations
06
How many years of experience do you have in a supervisory capacity?
- Less than 1 years
- 1 to less than 3 years
- 3 or more years
- I do not have any supervisory experience
07
Have you provided your work experience detail above in your Work Experience of your application for review?
- Yes
- No
08
Please describe your experience as it relates to the Regional Aquatic Manager position. (A response of “Refer to resume,” is not a valid response and will not be considered.)
09
Are you currently a City of Houston employee, who is still on probation (employed during the past 12 months or promoted during the past 6 months)?
- Yes
- No
10
Are you currently Certified in First Aid/CPR?
- Yes
- No
11
Are you certified as a Lifeguard or Water Safety Instructor?
- Yes
- No
12
Are you willing to work Holidays, Weekends, Evenings?
- Holiday’s
- Weekends
- Evenings
- None of the above.
Required Question