Aquatics Supervisor

Description

Job Duties

As a Seasonal Aquatics Supervisor, you will assist in the daily operation and supervision of the marina / beach and outdoor pool.

Work is normally performed without direct supervision and an individual must be able to exercise independent judgment in meeting various situations. This position supervises seasonal employees at the marina / beach and outdoor pool.

Examples of Essential Duties
Some essential job functions include:

• Assists with the hiring and scheduling of marina / beach and outdoor pool seasonal staff.

• Operates support craft on the lake in an effort to enforce safety policies. Monitors lake and weather conditions, via observation and weather tracking applications. Assists staff in the event of an emergency.

• Assists with training and supervision of employees, coordinates and inspects work activities to ensure that schedules are met and that work is performed in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with standard operating practices and procedures.

• Assists with the coordination and supervision of all functions at the marina / beach and outdoor pool.

• Coordinates the opening and closing of the marina / beach and outdoor pool.

• Assists with the coordination of the movement of boats in and out of the water.

• Assists with first aid when necessary.

• Assists in maintaining the cleanliness of the beach / marina, outdoor pool and facilities.

• Assists with the collection, issuance and care of all beach / marina rental equipment.

• Regularly inspects the grounds and equipment to ensure safe conditions and reports deficiencies to the appropriate staff.

• Provides effective and efficient customer service.

• Position involves sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, shoving, lifting, carrying and moving objects that can weigh up to 25 lbs. This movement can occur throughout the day. Must also be able to climb several flights of stairs if necessary. 

• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.  

• Must be able to communicate both on the phone and in person with our clients in order to resolve issues and manage the business.  

• Must have finger dexterity for typing/using a keyboard.  

• Must be mobile enough to move around both the office in order to make copies, send mail and faxes and to walk around the property. This could include lengthy walks on uneven areas.  

• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors, and other associates.  

• Capable of working extended hours, to include evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary. 

• This position may alternate between working indoors in a controlled climate and with proper lighting, to an outdoors setting with variable climate and lighting. 

• Must be able to interact with all types of individuals, be mentally alert, detail oriented, and with good reasoning skills. 

• Must be able to work on more than one assignment at a time with frequent interruptions, changes and delays. Must be able to remain focused and work effectively, efficiently, and cheerfully under such circumstances. For safety reasons, employee must remain alert to  working conditions and aware of safety, health, and environmental concerns. 

• Must be able to work effectively and cheerfully in an environment which may be stressful due to adversarial situations resulting from the proper performance of duties 

Qualifications
The successful candidate must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and be detail-oriented in with multi-tasking capabilities in a fast-paced environment. Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to deal tactfully with the public and should have a high level of integrity.

This position requires the candidate to be at least 18 years of age with a valid Illinois driver-s license, high school diploma or equivalent and previous experience in staff supervision, training, and the ability to demonstrate leadership in facility operations.

Experience preferred in the following: pool management, marina management, and overseeing a seasonal staff. Knowledge of various water craft is preferred but not required.

Compensation: $18-$20/hour

Additional Information
This is a seasonal position typically scheduled to work Memorial Day through Labor Day. This position will work an average of 30 hours per week. Schedule flexibility can be arranged for the months of August - September, if required.