Aquatics Assistant Southridge

JOB TITLE: Aquatics Assistant                                                                                                                              FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

General Statement of Duties: Performs a variety of administrative and operational duties associated with the operation and management of aquatics recreation facilities. 

Supervision Received: Works under the direction of the Aquatics Managers, Assistant Aquatics Manager, Facility Manager and Assistant Facility Managers.

Supervision Exercised: Assists with supervision of all aquatic operations staff and indirect supervision of programming staff on site.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Examples of Duties:  

The following examples of duties are intended to be illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Responsible for the overall safety, risk management, and security of all staff, members, guests and facilities.
• Assists with the supervision and administrative control for the efficient and safe operation of aquatic facilities. 
• Evaluates and responds to customer suggestions for improved and/or additional services.
• Provides, supports, trains staff in delivering safe and excellent customer service to members.
• Works to ensure compliance with the policies, rules and regulations, and governing documents of the HRCA associated with the recreation function and governing regulation agencies (i.e. Douglas County Health Department) for aquatic environments.
• Responsible for the overall day-to-day function and operation of the assigned aquatic facility.  This includes pump room operations, supervising operational staff and assisting with daily programming.
• Assists and makes recommendations to the Aquatics Managers in the hiring, training and scheduling of staff for daily operations.
• Enforces the concept of the “professional lifeguard” as defined by the current “standard of care” established by Jeff Ellis and Associates, Inc. International Lifeguard Training Program (ILTP).
• Supervises work projects and assignments directly and through support staff.
• Performs routine maintenance, repairs, and diagnostics on swimming pool equipment.
• Conducts daily checks of maintenance, schedule and backwash logs, etc.
• Responsible for assisting with outdoor pool preparation including start-up, hiring, training, scheduling and evaluating staff, as well as assisting in closing seasonal facilities.
• Troubleshoots facility for appearance and working conditions and makes the appropriate changes.
• Assists with site-specific program (birthday parties) including development, coordination, staffing, supplies, evaluation and budget.
• Plans, conducts, and instructs in-services, lifeguard classes, recertification classes and staff training.
• Lifeguards as required and assigned.
• Performs audits of Lifeguards in accordance with International Lifeguard Training Program (ILTP).
• Participates in the mission of the organization of “Enhancing property values and creating quality of life through recreation, community events, and leadership.”
• Responsible for facility coverage as requested.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Physical and Environmental Standards:  

Most work is performed indoors in a busy office where noise and interruptions prevail.  Work will also be performed outdoors in different types of weather conditions including, but not limited to, heat, humidity, sun, wind, cold, rain and snow.  Must be able