Assistant Aquatics Manager

Department: Parks & Recreation         

Reports To: Aquatics Pool Manager

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Assist in the supervision of the operations and programs of the Indoor Pool at the High Blue Wellness Center and Memorial Park Outdoor Water Park for the Belton Parks and Recreation department. Also is responsible for assisting the Aquatics Manager in supervising water safety instructors, lifeguards, water aerobics instructors, and other part-time and seasonal staff as assigned.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by the individual in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities.  Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties as assigned.

• Schedule may vary, will be required to work weekends and nights.
• Works under the general supervision of the Aquatics Manager.
• Supervises part-time and seasonal aquatic and recreation program staff. Serves as the manager on duty in the absence of the aquatics manager.  
• Assists the Aquatics Manger with hiring, firing, disciplinary measures, and training part-time and seasonal aquatics staff at High Blue and the Memorial Park Outdoor Waterpark.
• Assists the Aquatics Manager with day-to-day decision regarding Aquatics Operations including, but not limited to: Scheduling staff, scheduling Lead Lifeguards, appointing staff for chlorine checks, weather related delays/closures, when necessary, at the outdoor waterpark.
• Assures that assigned areas of responsibility are performed to department standards.
• Assists in maintaining harmony among workers and resolves grievances; performs or assists staff in performing duties; adjusts errors and complaints.
• Provides supervision for aquatics special events as assigned by the Aquatics Manager.
• Responds to public inquiries about aquatics programs made by telephone, correspondence, or during public meetings specifically related to aquatics.
• Coordinates, schedules and maintains related records and statistics for programs and personnel.
• Promotes and markets aquatic programs and special events to the general public including print and social marking to achieve maximum operating economies.
• Monitors pool equipment conditions and oversees repairs needed to ensure a safe aquatic environment.
• Inventories aquatics equipment once monthly and reports to the Aquatics Manager.
• Performs other assigned duties as directed by the Aquatics Manager.
• Performs a variety of miscellaneous duties such as answering phone, typing correspondence, running errands, and returning emails as necessary.
• Attend training sessions and meetings as needed.
• Maintain a professional image in the community.
• Instructs swimming classes and lifeguards as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Two years aquatic experience.
• Must possess or have the ability to earn and maintain a lifeguard certification and LGI certification within 6 months of hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. 
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operated objects, tools, equipment or controls. 
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. 
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. (This amount could be more if performing personal training, lifting a body from the water, and the person would be required to ask for assistance if needed).
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. 
• Occasionally, it may be wet and humid, as well as moderately loud.
• The employee must be able to speak and hear.  The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. 
• The employee will also be working with potentially dangerous pool chemicals and will be provided with necessary safety equipment. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually relatively quiet during indoor shift operations. 

Salary : $21 - $26