Aquatic Center Leader- Department of Recreation & Parks

Baltimore City

2d•$51,085 - $83,263•Onsite

About The Position

The Aquatic Center Leader plans, promotes, oversees, and conducts aquatic programs at a community aquatic center. The role leads part-time pool staff but does not carry out full supervisory duties or responsibilities, and receives moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees work a conventional work week that may include evening and weekend hours. Work takes place in aquatic centers, where inclement weather may be encountered, and requires moderate physical exertion. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and three years of experience in aquatic recreational activities, including teaching swimming lessons, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates must hold and maintain American Red Cross Lifeguard and Certified Pool Operator certificates. Lifeguard Instructor and Water Safety Instructor certificates must be obtained within six months of employment and maintained; failure to do so is grounds for dismissal. The position requires a mandatory six-month probation. Candidates under final consideration for positions of trust may need to authorize criminal background and/or fingerprint checks. Qualified candidates may be considered for vacancies for at least six months. The City of Baltimore is an equal opportunity employer and offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans, along with wellness programs, support groups, and workshops.

Requirements

High school graduation from an accredited institution or a GED certificate, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three years of experience in aquatic recreational activities, including teaching swimming lessons, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Hold and maintain an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate.
Hold and maintain an American Red Cross Certified Pool Operator certificate.
Obtain and maintain American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor and Water Safety Instructor certificates within six months of employment.
Knowledge of aquatic activity design, planning, and promotion; water hazards, lifesaving techniques and equipment; first aid and safety instructions; and recreational equipment use and care.
Ability to analyze aquatic needs, adapt programs, assign and review others' work, organize activities, provide excellent customer service, work with large groups, maintain order, and maintain records.

Responsibilities

Plan, promote, oversee, and conduct aquatic programs at a community aquatic center.
Lead part-time pool staff.
Design, plan, and promote aquatic activities.
Analyze community and group aquatic needs and select or adapt programs to meet those needs.
Assign and review the work of others.
Plan and organize aquatic recreation activities.
Provide excellent customer service and foster a work atmosphere where serving others is a priority.
Work effectively with large groups and maintain discipline and order.
Maintain records.
Use and care for recreational equipment.