What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aquatic Coordinator position at Landis Homes?
Core Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Embraces and supports the organization's mission, vision and guiding values.
- Respects the dignity, honor and diversity of all persons.
- Functions as a positive team member in the development and encouragement of relationships that supports community, both interdepartmentally and intra-departmentally, with an Honoring Lives philosophy of serving others.
- Demonstrates flexibility and openness to learning and adapting to change as roles and expectations evolve over time.
- Works with Wellness Manager, Aquatic Specialist and Aquatic Assistants to build an aquatic program that promotes the positive physical, social, and psychological benefits of exercise for pool participants.
- Upholds FUN philosophy for the wellness department as one of the three pillars (Safe, Fun, Purposeful) forming the culture of wellness at Landis Homes. Plans, designs and directs staff in fun initiatives to engage residents and team members in wellness.
- Develop and manage the Landis Homes Swim Lessons program to include hiring and supervising of contracted instructors.
- Supervises the Aquatic team, including scheduling pool staff hours, monitoring staff certifications, and assisting in the interviewing, hiring, and orienting process.
- Manages the daily operations of the pool. Serves as the primary contact with outside pool technician. Monitors and orders chemicals and reagents.
- Coordinates maintaining of water chemistry by testing and treating the water according to a regular schedule. Establishes and maintains water quality within the parameters of the regulations and recommendations of the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Maintains proper maintenance of pool and spa.
- Works closely with the Facilities department as relates to any pool shutdown for major repairs or water replacements.
- Serves on-call as needed when an emergency occurs outside of regular pool hours. Coordinates lifeguard coverage in the case of call offs.
- Assists in the development of policies, procedures (SOP’s), forms, documentation for wellness programming pertaining to aquatics.
- Assists with the preparation of the pool’s operating budget and capital budget.
- Tracks necessary paperwork and payment from participants enrolled in aquatic fee-for-service programs. Manages software program to ensure all payments received are returned to the wellness budget.
- Assists in the development and implementation of aquatic group exercise classes. Motivates residents to use exercise opportunities and participate in classes.
- Conducts orientations to the pool for new pool participants. Inputs enrollment information as needed.
- Trains aquatic staff in on-going pool operations, preventative maintenance of the pool, cleaning duties, handling and administering of pool chemicals, SOP’s, and navigating the mechanical pump room.
- Participates in continuing education programs related to aquatics and older adult wellness.
- Works with therapists and Personal Care/Healthcare team members as appropriate and consults with physicians as needed. Provides follow-up to therapists/physicians when needed.
- Works with Wellness Manager and other Life Enrichment staff to plan and carry out special events and educational programs that promote exercise and wellness dimensions, such as coordinating the monthly staff “family swim” and special events (i.e. Active Aging Week). Takes a turn staffing occasional special events.
- Assists in the development of forms and documentation for aquatic programming.
- Assists with leading group exercise instruction/supervision for Personal Care residents as needed.
- Relates well with residents, clients, family members, staff and the community.
- Works supportively with volunteers who assist residents in the wellness programs.
- Participates on the Wellness Committee and supports the chair of the Landis Homes Wellness Committee, in preparation for the Wellness Fair and other special programs.
- Together with the Wellness Manager, Wellness Coordinator and the Wellness team, assists with planning of and supporting the Landis Homes team member wellness program.
- Participates in wellness networking with staff of other retirement communities and promotes inter-community interactions. Coordinates intercommunity aqua volleyball league/tournaments.
- Serves as lifeguard and fairly schedules self as lifeguard to stay within the staffing expense budget.
- Participates in the cleaning of the aquatics center on a weekly, and as needed, basis.
- Understands and models the Honoring Lives principles in leadership, relationships and customer service.
- Supervises, motivates, trains, and defines the organization's standards and communicates effectively with staff using team leadership concepts.
- Provides and supports growth and development opportunities for team members.
- Completes One 2 One Conversations with team members (Aquatic Specialists and Aquatic Assistants) in a timely fashion.
- Communicates calmly and gently with residents, family members and staff, exhibiting patience, compassion, understanding and sensitivity.
- Participates in training and development opportunities as offered.
- Demonstrates dependability, competence, accuracy and is observant. Position Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Adheres to compliance policies regarding confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and resident and client rights.
- Complies with regulatory agency standards and applicable policies and procedures.
- Complies with safety and infection control protocols in all aspects of the job.
- Demonstrates understanding of the Code of Conduct and abides by its guidelines in all aspects of the job.
- Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Daily walking, standing, sitting, talking and hearing in person and on phone, vision for close work and depth perception, using hands to feel or hold, maintaining balance, keyboarding, bending twisting, crouching, stooping, reaching and pushing/pulling of wheelchairs and equipment. Able to assist residents in transferring from wheelchairs to exercise equipment; able to demonstrate all exercise equipment and other functional exercises. Ability to swim and pass lifeguard swim test. Frequent repetitive motion and lifting up to 50 pounds. Occasionally works outdoors and occasionally drives a car.
- WORK ENVIRONMENT: Works indoors with and without air conditioning. Daily exposure to distracting noise. Daily exposure to chemicals and flammable materials. Daily use of protective clothing, gear or safety equipment.
- Training in Recreation/Physical Education or experience as a lifeguard/swim instructor preferred.
- Has and maintains current CPR certification.
- Has, or willing to obtain, Shallow Water Lifeguard certification.
- Has, or willing to obtain, Certified Pool Operator certification.
- Has, or willing to obtain, Certified Swim Instructor certification.
- Has, or willing to obtain, and maintains Commercial Pesticide License.
- Minimum 2-years experience as fitness/aquatics trainer having worked with older adults preferred.
- Proficient in use of computer and related technology required for the role.
- Good verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills required.
- Demonstrates leadership, management skills, dependability and a positive demeanor.
- Joy: Nurturing an atmosphere which is positive, hopeful and thankful, while delighting in serving others, fulfilling responsibilities and celebrating life.
- Compassion: Demonstrating Christ-like love and concern in our relationships, serving one another with grace, humility, gentleness and sensitivity in a manner which respects diversity and honors the dignity and worth of everyone.
- Integrity: Committing ourselves to be honest, sincere, trustworthy and accountable in relationships, communication, and decision-making, with a respect for confidentiality.
- Stewardship: Devoting ourselves to faithful and responsible use of resources entrusted to our care, upholding high standards of performance and quality, striving for excellence and serving beyond expectations.
- Community: Relating with a spirit which is characterized by cooperation, teamwork, encouragement and mutual respect, valuing each person, affirming gifts and abilities, and seeking improvement through learning, creativity and openness to change.
- Creativity: Generates original solutions to problems.
- Problem Solving: Systematically analyzes problems and generates effective solutions.
- Planning & Organization: Manages the work responsibilities so tasks are completed accurately, efficiently and effectively
