Learn to Swim Coordinator - Outdoor Summer

Job Summary

The City of Grapevine Parks and Rec is on the lookout for some awesome folks to join our Aquatics team and make waves at the pool! We're on the lookout for dynamic individuals to join our team and help us create a wave of joy and safety for our community!

Essential Functions

Our Learn to Swim Program is the heart of our aquatic adventures and we're looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join us on this exciting journey! As the Learn to Swim Coordinator, you'll be overseeing the daily operations, guiding our fabulous instructors, and ensuring the safety of our swimmers. If you're ready to embrace a role filled with responsibility and a sprinkle of water-inspired magic, you're in the right place!

• Oversees all operations of the Grapevine Learn to Swim Program and staff.
• Processes participant registrations, cancellations and prorations in a computer-based system by email, phone, and walk in.
• Promotes public relations with facility users and participants by being available during class times and maintaining office hours between morning and evening class times.
• Performs general maintenance and housekeeping in the aquatic facility.
• Ensures the safety of class participants and staff. Specifically monitor weather conditions and pool chemicals.
• Completes chemical checklists and tests and record them as directed by the Recreation Maintenance Supervisor. Notify the Recreation Maintenance of any issues or concerns
• Determines and enforces safety measures in and around the pool; supervise the activity of staff members and delegate tasks to achieve department objectives.
• Conducts pre-season, during season and post-season in-service training as required by the department.
• Supervises lifeguards during Learn to Swim class times and fill in for Pool Management as needed.
• Produces a bi-weekly staff schedule for each swim session.
• Prints and assembles class rosters and checklists for all aquatic classes.
• Verbally communicates the aquatic policies with staff members, public, swim lesson participants and parents effectively.
• Reports any issues, concerns or customer complaints to the Aquatic Programs Coordinator.
• Performs administrative duties as needed by the Department and Aquatic division.
• Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate assignment to the position.
• Regular and timely attendance are required for this position.
• Interacts professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers, and others in the course of daily work.

Required Skills

• No prior experience as a Learn to Swim Coordinator required
• Minimum of three months of swim lesson teaching experience is required
• Management and operations experience preferred.
• Lifeguard Instructor certification preferred.
• Ability to have a blast outdoors, even in high heat and humidity.
• Current Water Safety Instructor from American Red Cross or equivalent certification as recognized and approved by the Aquatic Supervisor, such as, but not limited to BSA, YMCA, JES (Jeff Ellis Swimming), Emler Swim Schools, or Starfish Aquatic Institute required by date of hire.
  • All certification trainings are offered through the City of Grapevine
  • Recertification can be obtained after being hired but prior to teaching any classes
  • Certifications must be maintained during employment
• Must pass a Federal/National criminal background check and have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record as defined by city policy.

• Work where others vacation – poolside paradise awaits!
• Make friends on the job
• Dive into a cool summer job with a chance to shine
• Membership to The REC
• Library card - even if you're not a Grapevine resident

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 needs of the employer and the job requirements change.