Aquatics Staffing Foreman

Aquatic Staffing Foreman

JOB TITLE:                 Aquatic Foreman Staffing

CLASSIFICATION:   Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT:        CRE/Aquatics

SUPERVISOR:          Aquatics Manager

SALARY:                    $48,096 to $67,334 Annually

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION                                                                                                  

To hire, supervise, assign, review, and participate in the work of staff responsible for providing aquatic recreation programs within the City of Cheyenne; to assist in the operation, safety, cleanliness, and maintenance of aquatics facilities; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. To offer American Red Cross Lifeguard and First AID/CPR/AED Classes for staff and public.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES                                                                              

• Monitor program compliance with federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations related to the provision of aquatic related services. Maintain a thorough awareness of new developments in the field of aquatics; incorporate new developments as appropriate into aquatic safety, maintenance, and staffing. Coordinate and direct aquatic programs suited to the community.

• Basic operations, services and activities of municipal aquatic facilities maintenance, safety, and staffing. Recent developments, current literature and information related to aquatic facilities maintenance/staffing.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation for part time maintenance staff.
• Basic procedures, methods and techniques of budget preparation and control. Basic work processing computer programs.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and safety regulations.
• Supervise, organize, train, and evaluate the work of part time maintenance/lifeguard staff.
• Recommend and implement goals and objectives for providing aquatic recreation programs. Elicit community and organizational support for aquatic programs.   
• Interpret and explain City policies and procedures. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during work.
• Prepare and administer aquatic program budgets. Allocate limited resources in a cost-effective manner.

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES                                                                                                               

• Hire, prioritize, assign, supervise, review, and participate in the work of staff; responsible for providing aquatic programs and services including facilities and other related services within the aquatic program; maintain personnel records as required and tabulate monthly employee hours.
• Participate in the selection of part-time and volunteer aquatics staff for assigned areas; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures; keep staff informed by use bulletin board notices and online messages.
• Promotes and participates in staff recruitment including attending job fairs and community events.
• Conducts lifeguarding and challenge courses, professional and basic lay responder courses. Maintains all staff certifications.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of aquatics program goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for providing aquatics programming; implement policies and procedures to the benefit of the Aquatics Division.
• Promote and coordinate specific activities within an aquatic program; prepare news releases and flyers as necessary for various aquatic programs.
• Coordinates and oversees the Swim Lesson Program and Swim Team.