Aquatics Director

Job Title: Aquatics Director

Starting Salary: Promotional Rate is $36.05 per hour with benefits pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement.

Position Purpose:
The purposes of this position are to implement, administer, and supervise aquatics program for the Parks and Recreation Department which includes an indoor pool and outdoor pond. She/he also evaluates the needs of the various populations it serves and seeks out new ideas and methods to provide the appropriate services. The Aquatics Director is required to exercise considerable judgment in administering and managing the aquatic programs and is responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her direction and control.

Overall Responsibilities Include:

• Plans, organizes, initiates, and directs aquatic activities in the department and evaluates the effectiveness of programs and needs of the community; develops short-term and long-range capital needs for the aquatic’s programs

• Supervises and oversees the operation of indoor pool and outdoor pond, including the scheduling of events, classes, competitive swimming and programs; coordinating schedule with Board of Education; scheduling staff; scheduling maintenance; training staff; distributing and ordering supplies and equipment.

• Oversees the contract management, care and maintenance of playground seasonally, pool courtyard, indoor pool and outdoor pond facilities including daily chemical treatment; daily chemical testing; training staff how to conduct chemical tests; understanding the pool equipment and types of maintenance to be conducted; contracting with vendors for repair, cleaning and maintenance of facilities; may handle minor repairs. Orders chemicals, & paper supplies.

• Reviews and develops warranted operating procedures for the use of outdoor pond facilities and indoor pool with approval from the department director; develops safety practices for use of all facilities and programs; provides appropriate safety training.

• Assures safe working conditions for employees through training programs as required by State and Federal Agencies. Adheres to aquatic safety standards.

• Perform recruiting services for all aquatic part-time and seasonal employees; conduct employee orientation sessions as needed. Prepare payroll for assigned programs.

• Create and distribute program flyers for aquatic programs

• Provides reports about the Aquatic Programs to the Parks and Recreation Commission.

• Supervises, trains, assigns work, counsels and evaluates employees; personnel functions are conducted with the approval and direction of the Parks and Recreation Director.

• Prepare and administer operating budget for the aquatics division for the Parks and Recreation Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

The qualifications required would generally be acquired with an Associates' Degree in Recreation or some closely related field and 3 years of responsible recreation or aquatics experience, including supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, work experience and training

Must have and maintain; Valid CT Driver’s License; CPR/First Aid/AED Certified. Must be able to obtain within 6 months of hire date; Certified Lifeguard and Trainer, Certified Water Safety Instructor and Trainer, Certified Pool Operator Certificate.

How To Apply: Those who wish to apply for this position must email a cover letter, application and resume to spaez@westonct.gov.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,297.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,297