What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aquatics Coordinator position at Lima Community Aquatics Park?
Aquatics Coordinator - Lima Community Aquatics Park
Sports Facilities Management, LLC
LOCATION: Lima, OH
DEPARTMENT: AQUATICS
REPORTS TO: GENERAL MANAGER
STATUS: FULL-TIME (EXEMPT)
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Lima Community Aquatics Park offers fun for all ages with multiple pools, including a sprayground for kids, a multi-purpose pool with eight 25-meter lanes, and spectator seating. Enjoy year-round swimming under a retractable roof, plus extras like a sandy beach, water slide, shaded seating, party room, and full-service concessions! The park is focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Lima, OH. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth.
Lima Community Aquatics Park is a managed facility by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) company. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun.
SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Aquatics Coordinator will be responsible for the operational, programming and Lifeguard supervision responsibilities for all aquatics areas of the Lima Community Aquatics Park.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
- Coordinates all responsibilities relative to aquatics programming including swim lessons and other programs
- Assists with booking and executing birthday parties and private parties/events
- Assists with lifeguard team member performance evaluations
- Develops surveys and method of distribution for evaluations of programs and services
- Coordinates requests for equipment usage and facility space with the General Manager
- Assists with scheduling and supervising lifeguards
- Conducts meetings with lifeguards and participants (i.e. in-service training and Learn to Swim program)
- Assists with daily cleaning and maintenance of all pool areas
- Provides Excellent customer service to guests and members on a daily basis
- Completes other duties as assigned by leadership and General Manager
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS:
- Current American Red Cross certification in Lifeguard Training, Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard Instructor, CPR-PR and First Aid Instructor, or equivalent are all preferred
- 2-4 years of supervision experience in an aquatics center
- Current Certified Pool Operator certification (will provide training and certification for a candidate that does not have it)
- Experience and success in delivering Excellent customer service
- Action-oriented personality with a 'get it done' attitude and proficiency for efficiency
- The ability to thrive in a Team environment
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Requires excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Must be detail-oriented and have outstanding organizational skills
- Must be able to work under pressure and be decisive
- Must be a strong swimmer
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds waist high
- May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time whether indoors or outdoors, and squat, stoop, or bend
- Will be exposed to outside temperatures
- Could be exposed to cleaning chemicals
