Coordinator - Aquatics

Salary : $19.50 - $24.50 Hourly

Location : Owatonna, MN

Job Type : Seasonal / Temporary

Job Number : Coordinator 01 2025

Department : Parks and Recreation

Opening Date : 01 / 01 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 7 / 2025 3 : 00 PM Central

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : NA

Description

DEPARTMENT : Parks and Recreation

DIVISION : Recreation

LOCATION : Various locations within the Parks and Recreation facilities.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR : Recreation Supervisor

DIRECTION OF OTHERS : Lead Guest Services, Lead Programmers, Head Lifeguards, Guest Services, Lifeguards, Youth Program Officials, Adult Program Officials, Swimming Lessons Instructors

NATURE OF WORK : Assist the Recreation Supervisor with the coordination, supervision, and leadership in facility operations of Brooktree Clubhouse, River Springs Water Park, West Hills Tennis & Fitness Center, West Hills Social Commons, Lake Kohlmier Beachhouse or other city facilities. Assist the Recreation Supervisor with supervision and leadership in developing, marketing, coordinating and implementing recreation programs, events, and operations.

SEASONAL / TEMPORARY POSITION

This seasonal / temporary Coordinator position will be responsible for ensuring successful facility operations at aquatic locations for the 2025 season. Seeking a positive, customer service focused individual with fundamental knowledge of pool rules, facility, and operations. This position will assist with the administration of leagues and serve as a staff contact to ensure the smooth operation of the weekly leagues. Position will also coordinate with the food and beverage manager for golf outings. One year of work experience at a golf course, recreation facility, or general business administration strongly preferred.

APPLICANT NOTE :

Please be sure to monitor the email associated with your candidate profile. The City of Owatonna communicates with applicants regarding the hiring process via email.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide high quality customer service in person, via email, and over the telephone.

Provide leadership, direction and supervision of seasonal / temporary staff.

Implement procedures and policies established by the City of Owatonna Parks and Recreation Department

Coordinate the following :

Activities at facilities and programs for overall customer service quality, including, setup and maintenance of the facilities, equipment and amenities.

Accurate financial procedures and records

Evaluation and assessment of programs to ensure quality and effectiveness

Marketing of facilities and programs.

Reservations, guidance, consultation and administration of rentals and tournaments.

Inventory of supplies and equipment; order and distribute supplies and equipment

Scheduling and daily supervision of staff.

Complete required records and reports.

Ensure a safe and healthy work environment and conduct business in a safe manner.

Attend meetings and trainings as scheduled.

Provide backup support to supervised positions.

Promote Owatonna Parks and Recreation facilities and programs.

All other duties that apply.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications : Must possess a valid driver's license; possess a current Certification in CPR and First Aid (or obtain within 30 days of hire); must be at least 18 years of age by March 25, 2025.

Employee must be able to work with the public, have knowledge of computer operations, demonstrate the ability to work independently and supervise, train, and motivate assigned personnel.

Employee must be capable of operating miscellaneous office, safety, janitorial and other equipment relative to this position which shall include but may not be limited to : computer, copier, fax machine, communication equipment, Point of Sale equipment, recreation facility / program reservation software systems, and related items; concessions equipment, and other program specific items.

Preferred Qualifications : Prior experience delivering community recreation; Current student or have a degree in Recreation, Parks and Leisure Studies, Sports Management or related field

Hours of Work / Physical and Mental Demands

Hours of Work : This is a position with scheduled shifts including days, evening, weekends, and holidays. Seasonal / Temporary up to 10 hours per week.

Physical and Mental Demands : This position works at various facilities and locations including indoor and outdoor, with all types of weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk or hear, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and smell. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to seventy-five (75) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

Do you currently possess Certification in CPR and First Aid; or are you able to obtain such certification within 30 days of hire?

Will you be at least 18 years of age by March 25, 2025?

Are you capable of operating miscellaneous office, safety, janitorial and other equipment relative to this position which shall include but may not be limited to : computer, copier, communication equipment, Point of Sale equipment, recreation facility / program reservation software systems, and related items; concessions equipment, and other program specific items?

Do you have prior experience delivering community recreation programming?

Please explain your prior experience with delivering community recreation programming. If no experience, please type 'N / A'.

Do you have education (current student or degree) in Recreation, Parks and Leisure Studies; Sports Management; or related field?

Please provide detail regarding your education in Recreation, Parks and Leisure Studies; Sports Management; or related field. If no education in this area, please type 'N / A'.

Do you have fundamental knowledge of aquatic operations?

Please select the number of years of work experience you have in a aquatics, recreation facility, or general business administration (or any combination of the above).

How many years of customer service experience do you have?

How many years of supervisor experience do you have?

Please describe your experience with supervising others.

Required Question

Salary : $20 - $25