What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aquatics Specialist at Jim Dailey Fitness & Aquatic Center position at City of Little Rock?
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Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation
JOB OBJECTIVE: Join our team and make a splash! As the Aquatics Program Supervisor at the Jim Dailey Fitness and Aquatics Center in Little Rock, you'll have the exciting opportunity to lead and innovate dynamic aquatics activities and programs that inspire and engage our community. Your expertise will help create a fun, safe, and thriving environment where individuals of all ages can dive into fitness, learn new skills, and enjoy the water like never before. Ready to make waves?
This position is designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
Essential Functions
For a complete list of essential job functions, please click here.
Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements And Supervisory Responsibilities
These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of two (2) years of college coursework in Recreation Administration, Physical Education, or a related area; two (2) years of experience in developing and conducting aquatics programs, or a related area; and one (1) year of supervisory experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Additional Requirements
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
Application Requirements
Non-Uniformed NON-Union Eligible Full-Time Employees
Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision) - The City pays the eintire cost of employee only health insurance for the base plan. Higher levels of health coverage and dependent coverage is available at the employee's option; the City pays part of the cost of this additional coverage.
Life Insurance - The City pays the total cost of employee life insurance. Amount of coverage is one to three times salary, based on job classification.
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) – The City pays the total cost for employee AD&D. Amount of coverage is one times salary.
Long-Term Disability – The City pays the total cost of long-term disability insurance. Amount of coverage is 60% of salary.
Retirement – Our 401a pension plan requires contributions by both the City and the employee.
Paid Time Off
Paid Time Off (PTO) Leave may be used for vacation, personal illness, funeral Leave/attendance, illness of a family member or other personal business.
Generous leave accruals with carry over capability.
Short-Term Disability Leave
Short-Term Disability (STD) can be used for extended personal illness requiring the employee to be absent more than three (3) days (with acceptable medical documentation).
All full-time non-uniformed non-union eligible employees earn STD at the rate of six (6) days per year.
After five (5) years of service, an employee will receive 2% of the STD account (maximum 1,000 hours) per years of service, upon termination of employment.
Longevity
Longevity pay will be paid at the rate of $4 per month for each year of service up to and including the fifth (5th) year and $6 per month for each year of service beginning at six (6) years and for each year thereafter.
Click here for other leaves and observed holidays.
01
Do you have at least two (2) years of college coursework in Recreation Administration, Physical Education, or a related area?
Do you have at least two (2) years of experience in developing and conducting aquatics programs, or a related area?
If yes, please explain this experience. [Please ensure this information is included in your work history.] If not applicable, please enter N/A.
04
Do you have at least one (1) year of leadership or supervisory experience? Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
If yes, please explain this experience. [Please ensure this information is included in your work history.] If not applicable, please enter N/A..
06
Do you currently possess certification as a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) from the National Swimming Pool Foundations, OR Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) from the National Recreation and Park Association and are able to maintain certification for the duration of employment in this position?
Do you possess your certification as a Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) from the American Red Cross, and are able to maintain your certification for the duration of employment?
Do you possess, or can you obtain within (90) ninety days of employment, the American Red Cross Community First-Aid and Safety Instructor certification OR American Red Cross Standard First Aid Instructor AND American Red Cross Community CPR Instructor Certifications, or equivalent certifications, and maintain certifications for the duration of employment in this position?
Do you possess your certification as an Aquatics Instructor from a Nationally Accredited Association and are able to maintain your certification for the duration of employment in this position?
How did you find out about this particular position?
Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation
JOB OBJECTIVE: Join our team and make a splash! As the Aquatics Program Supervisor at the Jim Dailey Fitness and Aquatics Center in Little Rock, you'll have the exciting opportunity to lead and innovate dynamic aquatics activities and programs that inspire and engage our community. Your expertise will help create a fun, safe, and thriving environment where individuals of all ages can dive into fitness, learn new skills, and enjoy the water like never before. Ready to make waves?
This position is designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
Essential Functions
For a complete list of essential job functions, please click here.
Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements And Supervisory Responsibilities
These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of two (2) years of college coursework in Recreation Administration, Physical Education, or a related area; two (2) years of experience in developing and conducting aquatics programs, or a related area; and one (1) year of supervisory experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Additional Requirements
- Must possess certification as a Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) from the American Red Cross, before employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment.
- Must possess certification as a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) from the National Swimming Pool Foundations, OR Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) from the National Recreation and Park Association before employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this position.
- Must possess American Red Cross Community First-Aid and Safety Instructor certification OR American Red Cross Standard First Aid Instructor AND American Red Cross Community CPR Instructor Certifications, or equivalent certifications, within (90) ninety days of employment and maintain certifications for the duration of employment in this position.
- Must possess certification as an Aquatics Instructor from a Nationally Accredited Association before employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this position.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
Application Requirements
- Online applications only
- Applicant’s answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically.
- Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate.
- List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.
- All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/ email address listed on account.
- You may check your NeoGov inbox to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications.
- Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account at or contacting Human Resources at (501) 371-4590 if they are having computer difficulties.
Non-Uniformed NON-Union Eligible Full-Time Employees
Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision) - The City pays the eintire cost of employee only health insurance for the base plan. Higher levels of health coverage and dependent coverage is available at the employee's option; the City pays part of the cost of this additional coverage.
Life Insurance - The City pays the total cost of employee life insurance. Amount of coverage is one to three times salary, based on job classification.
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) – The City pays the total cost for employee AD&D. Amount of coverage is one times salary.
Long-Term Disability – The City pays the total cost of long-term disability insurance. Amount of coverage is 60% of salary.
Retirement – Our 401a pension plan requires contributions by both the City and the employee.
Paid Time Off
Paid Time Off (PTO) Leave may be used for vacation, personal illness, funeral Leave/attendance, illness of a family member or other personal business.
Generous leave accruals with carry over capability.
Short-Term Disability Leave
Short-Term Disability (STD) can be used for extended personal illness requiring the employee to be absent more than three (3) days (with acceptable medical documentation).
All full-time non-uniformed non-union eligible employees earn STD at the rate of six (6) days per year.
After five (5) years of service, an employee will receive 2% of the STD account (maximum 1,000 hours) per years of service, upon termination of employment.
Longevity
Longevity pay will be paid at the rate of $4 per month for each year of service up to and including the fifth (5th) year and $6 per month for each year of service beginning at six (6) years and for each year thereafter.
Click here for other leaves and observed holidays.
01
Do you have at least two (2) years of college coursework in Recreation Administration, Physical Education, or a related area?
- Yes
- No
Do you have at least two (2) years of experience in developing and conducting aquatics programs, or a related area?
- Yes
- No
If yes, please explain this experience. [Please ensure this information is included in your work history.] If not applicable, please enter N/A.
04
Do you have at least one (1) year of leadership or supervisory experience? Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
- Yes
- No
If yes, please explain this experience. [Please ensure this information is included in your work history.] If not applicable, please enter N/A..
06
Do you currently possess certification as a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) from the National Swimming Pool Foundations, OR Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) from the National Recreation and Park Association and are able to maintain certification for the duration of employment in this position?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess your certification as a Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) from the American Red Cross, and are able to maintain your certification for the duration of employment?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess, or can you obtain within (90) ninety days of employment, the American Red Cross Community First-Aid and Safety Instructor certification OR American Red Cross Standard First Aid Instructor AND American Red Cross Community CPR Instructor Certifications, or equivalent certifications, and maintain certifications for the duration of employment in this position?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess your certification as an Aquatics Instructor from a Nationally Accredited Association and are able to maintain your certification for the duration of employment in this position?
- Yes
- No
How did you find out about this particular position?
- LRJobs.LittleRock.gov
- Facebook/Social Media
- Arkansas Business
- KARK4/FOX16 Social Media Live
- Newspaper (Arkansas Democrat Gazette or El Latino)
- City Employee
- Friend or relative who does not work for the City
- Internet Search Engine (Google, Yahoo, Bing)
- Career Builder/Indeed
- Government Jobs
- Indeed
- College/University Career Page
- Career Fair
- Virtual Job Fair
- Career Counselor (Military or Goodwill, Workforce)
- Re-entry Program (Community Programs)
- Department of Workforce Services
- Professional Association
- Other
- Required Question
Salary : $4 - $6
