Assistant Aquatics Director

Assistant Aquatics Director

General Summary: An Asst. Aquatics Director is responsible to assist the Aquatics Director in the overall management of the Recreation Department swim program, including 1) staff supervision, training and evaluation; 2) program planning and implementation; 3) budget assistance; and 4) quality assurance. The New London Asst. Aquatics Director will assist with program development, operations and delivery of assigned aquatics programs offered to the community of New London and other registered participants. The Asst. Aquatics Director is in charge of maintaining a safe work environment for all involved. It is also crucial to maintain a dynamic work environment that helps the staff work together. Administrative duties are also required.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Supervise and evaluate all employees, either directly or indirectly, to be sure they are performing in accordance with their job descriptions and adhering to the employee manual.

2. Perform job interviews with Aquatics Director and Recreation Program Coordinator for the selection of program staff as needed.

3. Plan and assist with staff meetings and training to improve staff performance, consistency and customer service.

4. Continually inspect and evaluate staff performance to ensure quality programs and service.

5. Provide assistance to program staff when needed, including acting as a role model and demonstrating appropriate work habits.

6. Establish contracts with approval with other service providers which may compliment or collaborate with Recreation Department programs.

7. Submit lists to the Recreation Program Coordinator for all supplies needed in advance of programs.

8. Arrange and assist with staff schedule that provides adequate supervision of participants, appropriate time tables in order to provide a well-organized, safe, positive program.

9. Submit biweekly time sheets for staff, assist with development weekly staff schedule, and oversee and check that all participants are registered before entering the pool.

10. During the fall, winter, and spring the Asst. Aquatics Director supports the swim programs held at various sites. Whereas, in the summer the Asst. Aquatics Director supports the Rec. Dept. programs held at Ocean Beach Pool.

11. Other duties as assigned.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess certification as an ARC Lifeguard and possess or be capable of possessing a Water Instructor Certificate as well as certifications in CPR, AED, and First Aid.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor environment. Incumbent shall be exposed to those conditions normally encountered in an indoor and outdoor environment.

• Must wear sneakers and/or appropriate safety footwear during all recreational activities.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time in outside air temperatures and conditions.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more such as equipment, supplies, etc.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, pool mechanical systems.
• The employee constantly is exposed to wet and dry conditions,
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud when in the facility.
• Must be able to work in water for in-service training, demonstrations, teaching swim lessons occasionally.

Job Types: Temporary, Seasonal

Pay: $19.40 - $20.73 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $21