Columbia, South Carolina
Frisco, Texas
Posted: 20-Sep-24
Location: Hurst, Texas
Type: Full-time
Salary: $20.42 to $23.57 Hourly
Sector:
Preferred Education:
Link to Apply: Recruitment (adp.com)
Job Summary
Under the manager's supervision, the employee performs duties relating to the coordination and operation of the City-owned aquatics facilities and programs, including supervising part-time/seasonal staff, setting budget targets, program marketing, and ongoing training. This is a full-time, non-exempt position working approximately 40 hours/week. Evenings and weekends are required, as hours may change to meet divisional responsibilities. This position is overtime eligible and will be part of a seasonal on-call rotation.
Essential Job Functions:
- Assists with recruiting and training all seasonal employees, including establishing marketing plans and on-site recruiting opportunities.
- Leads, supervises, and assists team members in daily duties. Handles disciplinary action if needed.
- Verifies that high-quality work is completed for every task and provides constructive feedback when changes or enhancements are needed.
- Maintains the Aquatics Division's training, equipment, and inventory records.
- Assists with preseason and in-season marketing materials, including social media.
- Supervisory responsibility of seasonal staff and will aid in the hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating staff.
- Monitors and communicates with contractual vendors. Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions.
- Attends meetings and events as needed, including some outside regular work schedules.
- Provides support for all Recreation Division activities and events as needed, including front desk coverage, classroom set-up, event coordination, etc.
- Works cohesively with managers to devise strategies that will achieve the Resource Allocation goals established for the Aquatics Division.
- Adheres to Hurst’s Code of Ideals and The Hurst Way. Fosters positive employee relations and employee morale on a City-wide basis.
- Performs related duties as directed when such duties are logical and appropriate.
- Regular and timely attendance is required for this position. Sets positive examples through action, appearance, and behavior.
- Interacts professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers, and others during daily work. Explains and defends City policy and procedure.
- Performs duties under the direct supervision of managers; performs other duties as assigned.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Advanced knowledge and skill in performing water rescue techniques, first aid, CPR/AED on all persons.
- Advanced knowledge and skills in planning and conducting lifeguard training classes. Ability to demonstrate skills to participants.
- Considerable skill and knowledge in operating pool equipment and water testing procedures.
- Ability to be a self-starter and work with minimal supervision.
- Excellent leadership skills and can motivate individuals through positive reinforcement.
- Advanced skills in establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships with peers, subordinates, supervisors, and visitors.
- Ability to read and interpret technical handbooks, organizational policies, and financial data.
- Ability to write and maintain records and reports and complete forms.
- Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures; ability to impose disciplinary measures when required.
Minimum Education, Certification, and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Parks and Recreation or related field, AND two years previous work pool supervision, including current instructor trainer certifications.
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- Associate degree in a related field AND three years of previous work in a pool environment, including instructor trainer certifications.
- Must have regular and punctual attendance, reliable transportation, and flexibility to work overtime as required.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
- Must have a valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record as defined by City policy.
Preferred Certifications
- Current Ellis and Associates Instructor license or ability to obtain within six months.
- Ellis and Associates Swim Lesson Program Coordinator.
- National Swimming Pool Foundation Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or National Recreation and Park Association Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) or obtain within six months.
Candidates must provide proof of certification in the hiring process.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Administrative Office Positions:
While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to perform light to medium work that involves walking or standing, setting up events, using the computer keyboard and mouse, reaching with hands and arms, talking and hearing, standing, walk, and stoop, or crouch. This position requires occasionally lifting or moving up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This job requires the ability to work in an office environment where the noise level is usually moderate.
While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to disagreeable environmental factors.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the employer's needs and the job requirements change.