Assistant Aquatics Manager

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION #211: ASSISTANT AQUATICS MANAGER

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs

WORK LOCATION: Aquatic Center

HIRING RANGE: $40,597.9134 to $63,174.8214/Salary

PAY CLASS: "I" Grade, Regular/Full-Time

HOURS WORKED: Varied DAYS WORKED: Varied

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL: Until Filled, First Review 2 Weeks

OVERVIEW

This is a supervisory position working with the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs department. The department has twelve (12) diverse divisions that are committed to growing a happy, healthy community for all, and enriching community quality of life through exceptional parks, programs, cultural experiences, and customer focus.

Under general direction from the Aquatics Manager and Assistant Director of Recreation this position develops, manages, coordinates, and implements a variety of aquatics related activities and events for the City of Farmington.

JOB DUTIES

Performs a variety of administrative duties in the planning, development and implementation of instructional, recreation and fitness classes as well as other aquatics programs, sports and special events.

Works under the general supervision of the Aquatics Manager.

Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public.

Supervises and motivates shift supervisors, lifeguards, instructors, and coaching staff of competitive programs.

Serves as a liaison between the City of Farmington and any competitive programs utilizing the facility.

Responsible for the organization and implementing of the American Red Cross swimming lessons and the Farmington Aquatic Center Preschool swimming lesson program.

Schedules and runs various aquatics activities throughout the year.

Conducts and coordinates training programs for lifeguards and Water Safety Instructors according to a prescribed curriculum.

Independently plan, develops, implements schedules, and supervises aquatics related instruction, recreational, fitness, and therapeutic classes, programs, sports, and special events.

Coordinates staff in the development and implementation of aquatics programs.

Supervises classes, workshops and special events for persons engaged in aquatics programs and co-sponsored programs.

Prepares lesson plans, teaches existing programs, and learns and teaches new water activities.

Assists in the supervision of participants, completes record sheets, statistics for classes, and assists in renewing and applying for any applicable grants.

Assists in the supervision of participants and completes record sheets and statistics for classes.

Inventories, plans, and prepares supplies and equipment for classes, programs and special events.

With the approval of the Aquatics Manager, has responsibility for assigned programs including canceling and rescheduling of classes, programs, and special events.

Plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments.

Assists in maintenance of all municipal pool and interactive fountains duties, including pump room duties.

Assists in preparing, updating and distributing a variety of brochures, calendars, letters, posters, news releases, flyers, and related communications regarding aquatics programs.

Organizes support groups as needed for the various aquatic activities.

Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City.

Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Program which includes pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing.

Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record fo