Aquatics Coordinator

Bend Metro and Park Recreation District•Bend, OR

About The Position

The Aquatics Coordinator provides leadership and supervision for aquatic programs and recreation facilities, primarily during evenings and weekends. The role maintains program quality, customer service, and safety standards; supports and directs front-line aquatic staff; and communicates with staff, volunteers, coaches, patrons, and facility personnel. The coordinator helps plan, develop, market, implement, and evaluate aquatic programs and services, and may perform Lifeguard, Swim Instructor, or Facility Shift Lead duties as needed. This is a regular, full-time, year-round position scheduled for 40 hours per week. The current schedule is Sunday through Thursday, and weekend hours are required. The position works under the general supervision of the Aquatic Supervisor and coordinates daily with the Facility Shift Lead. In assisting the supervisor, the coordinator may direct and assign work, adjust schedules, approve timesheets, train and coach staff, set goals, evaluate staff, and assist with recruiting. Duties may take place indoors or outdoors and include varied hours, potentially including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Some positions may have a rotating on-call schedule and emergency call-outs during off-duty hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of closely related work experience, including at least one year of team-lead experience, or a satisfactory combination of education, experience, and training.
Strong knowledge of aquatic recreation programming, including development, implementation, and evaluation.
Knowledge of effective lifeguard and customer-service practices.
Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures for the assignment.
Leadership, organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills; initiative and significant decision-making ability.
Ability to manage a high volume of tasks, prioritize personal and team work, and maintain attention to detail.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to work cooperatively and respectfully with staff and the public.
Ability to operate computer programs and common office equipment, and to stay current with new programs.
Ability to work independently with minimal direction and collaboratively as part of a team.
Ability to obtain or hold a Starguard Lifeguard Certificate and successfully pass the Starguard Lifeguard Swim test: 100 meters total (50 meters with a tube under the armpits and 50 meters with the tube trailing behind, using freestyle or breaststroke), retrieve a 10-pound brick from 12 feet deep, and tread water with hands and ears dry for one minute.
Knowledge and ability to teach the full lesson spectrum, from infants through adults; ability to swim and demonstrate all swim skills to Bend Park and Recreation District standards.
Ability to report to additional sites during the workday by motor vehicle or other transportation. A personal vehicle driver must possess, or be able to obtain within 30 days, a valid Oregon driver’s license and have an acceptable driving history under district policy. Lack of a license or an unacceptable driving history does not disqualify a person from the position, but does disqualify them from driving for district business.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted, and to walk, bend, push, pull, and kneel frequently.
Ability to maintain focus in a moderately noisy work environment with frequent interruptions and sustained concentration on computer screens; manual dexterity and coordination for operating a keyboard, telephone, and standard office equipment.
Employment is contingent on verification of credentials and other required information, including a background check and a driving-history review when driving is required.

Nice To Haves

Two years of college coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise aquatic programs and facilities to ensure quality, customer service, and safety standards are maintained.
Lead, direct, and support front-line aquatic staff.
Communicate with aquatic and facility staff, volunteers, coaches, and patrons about program information, behavior, questions, concerns, and emerging issues.
Provide supervisors with input and feedback about programs and staff.
Facilitate the inclusion of participants with special needs.
Identify and address safety and risk-management issues; respond to accidents and incidents according to procedures; notify supervisors and appropriate law enforcement or emergency services when necessary.
Complete required reports and paperwork.
Ensure the upkeep and care of equipment, supplies, and facilities used.
Assist supervisors with planning, developing, marketing, implementing, and evaluating aquatic programs and services.
Assist with developing schedules and rules and implementing staff and volunteer training.
Work as a lifeguard or swim instructor as needed, and as a Facility Shift Lead at recreation facilities as needed.
Purchase supplies.
Perform duties of Recreation 1, 2, and 3 positions and model exemplary performance.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Serve as a mandatory reporter under Oregon law.
Contribute to a positive and productive work environment and perform other duties as assigned.
In assisting the supervisor, provide direction and leadership, which may include assigning work, adjusting work schedules, approving timesheets, training and coaching, setting goals, evaluating staff, and assisting with recruitment.