Aquatics: Facility Manager - EXTRA HELP

NOTES: This is a seasonal position with no benefits. Spokane County Aquatic Facilities are typically open from mid-June through mid-August, with staff training beginning in late May. All positions require successful clearance of a background check. This recruitment may be used to fill up two (2) vacancies working 35 to 40 hours per week. 

HOURLY WAGE: $18.91-$21.41 per hour Depending on Experience  

If a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI), hourly wage increases $1.00 per hour. (details below)

(Duties may include, but are not limited to the following) 

Assists in developing and coordinating summer aquatic activities, programs and promotions for a Spokane County aquatic facility. 

Maintains the high standards of Spokane County facilities including cleanliness, maintenance, accountability, and excellent service. Demonstrates guest service techniques and ability to manage in a fast-paced environment.

Assists the Aquatics Program Coordinator in hiring, training, and evaluating staff for a specific Spokane County aquatics facility. Prepares work schedules of part-time, seasonal lifeguards and water safety instructors, monitoring timesheets for accuracy of hours worked, breaks, lunch hours, etc. 

Coordinates with aquatic staff to successfully operate a highly attended aquatic facility during open swimming sessions and special events. 

Ensures effective cash handling procedures.  Assists the hospitality team with understanding and operating all systems correctly.  

Maintains accurate records and inventory. 

Coordinates, promotes and implements special programs such as Free Swim, facility rentals, and Red Cross Swim Programs. Oversees scheduling and resolves scheduling conflicts. Trains staff to engage the public by using outstanding guest service skills. 

Coordinates and implements regular maintenance schedules to ensure the cleanliness, safety, and sustainable operation of the aquatic facility. 

Develops and mentors staff to be proactive in immediately addressing risk management issues using sound judgment and decision making. 

Inspects sites and provides training and direction as necessary to ensure that aquatic operations are conducted in accordance with established policies and procedures. 

Provides input and proposes changes and/or updates to the Spokane County Aquatics Handbook. 

Responsible for accident/incident reporting as required by Section 1.7 of the Accident Prevention Program.

May serve as, or coordinate closely with, the designated site-specific COVID-19 monitor to administer and enforce a comprehensive COVID-19 job site safety plan, consistent with the guidelines provided by the WA State Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  The job site safety plan includes such elements as PPE utilization, on-site social distancing, hygiene, sanitation, symptom monitoring, incident reporting, location disinfection procedures, COVID-19 safety training, safety protocol, exposure response procedures, post-exposure incident mitigation and recovery plan.  etc.  

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior experience as lead lifeguard or assistant manager of an aquatic facility. 
• Physically fit, strong, agile and dexterous
• Excellent leadership, public relations skills, and decision-making ability
• Self-confidence and initiative
• Professional attitude and appearance

CERTIFICATIONS:

Required: American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid certification

Preferred: American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification, Lifeguard Instructor Certification, Water Safety Instructor Trainer (WSIT), and Lifeguard Instructor Trainer (LIT).

LICENSES: Must possess valid driver's license. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL POSITIONS:

BACKGROUND CHECK: All positions require successful clearance of a criminal background check. 

WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR Additional employment option

While any aquatic facility team member is welcome to become a Water Safety Instructor, certified lifeguards are highly encouraged to assume this role.   Water Safety Instructors (WSI’s) must be certified through the American Red Cross and are responsible for teaching Learn to Swim classes.  

WSI staff typically have more work hours available to them each week than non-WSI staff, and WSI’s earn an additional $1.00/hour for all shifts.  

Employees who pursue Red Cross WSI certification may be eligible for educational reimbursement for the WSI course fee.  For a complete WSI Job Description and Educational Reimbursement Policy info, contact Recreation Department staff. 

Considerable Knowledge of:

Ability to:

• Coordinate special events and operation of an aquatics facility and provide programs to effectively meet the needs of customers
• Effectively plan, direct, motivate, assign and evaluate the work of employees to achieve goals and objectives.
• Coordinate effectively with maintenance personnel to ensure that proper maintenance of the aquatic facility is provided.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, citizen groups, subordinates, other county departments and the public.
• Lift and carry 10-65 lbs.; ability to move freely throughout the aquatic’s facility

Salary : $19 - $21