Recreation Services Coordinator - Aquatics Coordinator

Job Summary:  Under general supervision of the Recreation Supervisor or Manager, plans, organizes, and supervises services, programs and activities of the aquatics facilities within the City's Recreation and Community Services Department. The Recreation Coordinator is expected to provide leadership and oversight for various recreation and community service programs.

Class Characteristics: The Aquatics Coordinator is a journey level classification responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing aquatics programs and activities at the Aquatics Center and Centennial Recreation Center. Aquatics Coordinators are expected to perform routine and difficult staff work in recreation and take specific responsibility for the assigned recreation programs and oversee temporary and seasonal personnel.  Aquatics Coordinators are distinguished from other classes in the Recreation Coordinator series by the fact that unique skills and certifications are required.

• A completed City of Morgan Hill employment application
• Responses to the supplemental questions
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Copy of Certificates (if applicable)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  The following duties are performed personally, in cooperation with their supervisor, other City staff, vendors, and members of the community. Additional duties may be assigned.

1. Organizes, develops, schedules, and supervises day to day operations of facilities including staffing, programming and supplies for aquatics and recreation programs.
2. Is responsible for the recruitment, training and supervision of part-time/seasonal employees, vendors, and instructors.
3. Networks with schools, local Aquatic organizations, and other appropriate groups to develop and provide creative aquatics programs for the community and coordinate the pool use schedule for these programs.
4. Coordinates aquatics operations tasks with the Aquatics Supervisor and Facility Maintenance Specialist.
5. Oversees and enforces the ongoing implementation of the Aquatics Safety Plan and Emergency Action Plan.
6. Provides support to their supervisor for new programming in the areas of aquatics, recreation, special needs, cultural arts and expression, special events and responds to new requests and proposals.
7. Establishes performance objectives for programs and partners.
8. Provides support to their supervisor on a variety of assignments.
9. Maintains records of events and operations.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education & Experience:

1. At least 60 semester units from an accredited college with major course work in recreation/leisure services, public administration or closely related field.
2. Minimum of two years of responsible experience in the recreation/leisure field.  Experience working in aquatics is preferred.

1. Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license in compliance with adopted City driving standards.
2. America Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification. 
3. America Red Cross Lifeguard Training Instructor Certification is desired.
4. Certified Pool Operator is desired.

Other Requirements:

1. Must be willing to work irregular hours, shifts, or weekends as required.
2. Must be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
3. Must successfully complete a state mandated background investigation.
4. Bilingual English/Spanish highly desirable.

Knowledge of: (as required by assignment)

1. Community resources and recreation service providers in Morgan Hill.
2. Principles and practices of recreation program planning, development and administration.
3. Pertinent health, fire and safety regulations affecting the use of municipal facilities.
4. Crowd control methods.
5. Standard business practices and procedures.
6. Standard program evaluation methods and report writing procedures.
7. Principles and techniques of effective supervision and training.
8. Recreation program activities such as sports, games, arts, crafts, dramatics and music as they pertain to the interests of youth and teens.
9. Rules and equipment used in assigned program areas, such as a variety of athletic activities, and cultural enrichment materials.
10. Ticket sales and accounting procedures.

Skill in:

1. Responding effectively to program issues and customer interests.
2. Planning programs, special events and community service activities.
3. Preparing clear, concise and effective publicity and informational materials, reports, correspondence and other written materials.
4. Analyzing problems, evaluating alternatives and making creative recommendations.
5. Planning and presenting material to youth and teens.
6. Proper supervision procedures and techniques.
7. Maintaining accurate and organized records.
8. Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
9. Public relations, customer service and conflict resolution.
10. Marketing and promoting facilities and programs.
11. Organizational skills required to coordinate several events simultaneously.
12. Planning and presenting material to diverse groups.
13. Program budget development, monitoring and evaluation.
14. Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
15. Providing outstanding customer satisfaction (internally and externally).
16. Use of common office software including Microsoft Office and applicable specialized recreation software.

Ability to:

1. Travel to various sites in the City to complete work activities.
2. Work outdoors in a variety of weather and atmospheric conditions.
3. Work irregular hours, shifts, or weekends as required.
4. Relate effectively and communicate with youth and teens.
5. Effectively communicate and problem-solve.
6. Prepare detailed event schedules (using software) and accounting reports on event proceeds.
7. Direct the work of others during events.
8. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
9. Work independently.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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.

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Employee frequently is required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch.
2. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
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.

1. The work environment is generally 50% indoors in a temperature-controlled office and 50% outdoors in various weather conditions; some travel is required.
2. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
3. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works near swimming pools and various types of recreation equipment and is occasionally exposed to the risk of slipping and falling.

CORE VALUES COMMON TO ALL POSITIONS:

• Developing and maintaining a thorough working knowledge of all department and applicable City policies and procedures in order to help facilitate compliance with such policies and procedures by all employees.
• Demonstrating by personal example the service excellence and integrity expected from all employees by representing the City in a professional manner within our organization, to the general public, and with other agencies.
• Developing respectful and cooperative relationships with co-workers, including a willingness to assist newer employees.
• Conferring regularly with and keeping the immediate supervisor informed of all important matters pertaining to those functions and job responsibilities for which accountable.
• Working collaboratively within the organization and community to advance the values of teamwork, innovation, customer service, professional development, and meeting challenges.

Salary : $86,986 - $111,018