Aquatics Facility Manager

City of East Moline•East Moline, IL

1d•$61,947 - $85,956

About The Position

Under general direction of the East Moline Municipal Swimming Pool Board and the City Administrator, the Manager is responsible for community promotion of the facility; water related activities for recreation, competition and safety. Implement instructional swim programs, plan and conduct aquatic events; hire and manage pool personnel and coordinate maintenance of pool, and other duties as assigned. Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in recreation, parks, or related area with an aquatic emphasis
7-12 years aquatics experience
3-5 years supervisory leadership experience
Revenue forecasting and developing & managing annual budgets
Vendor contracts and supply management experience
Incident reporting and emergency actions plan experience
Conflict resolution and customer service management
American Red Cross certified in lifeguarding or comparative certification
American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor or comparative certification or ability to gain certification within one year
Certified Pool Operator or ability to gain certification within one year
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor or comparative certification or ability to gain certification within one year
Must attain United States Swimming Non-Athlete Membership
Knowledge of principles and practices of public swim pool operations.
Knowledge of principles of organization and management.
Knowledge of public Health regulations.
Knowledge of Red Cross regulations
Knowledge of safe work practices
Ability to perform water safety and lifesaving techniques.
Ability to supervise personnel in the facilitation of all programs.
Ability to maintain control and handle emergency situations.
Ability to work nights and weekends.
Ability to utilize the personal computer and software involved in order to perform job.
Ability to write professional and technical reports, and communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, school & public officials.
Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the public
Ability to effectively communicate in a friendly and professional manner with those contacted throughout the course of the workday.
There is frequent need to sit it, stand, walk, drive, talk, hear, use hands to finger, lift up to and over twenty (20) pounds and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday.
The position requires the ability to be a proficient swimmer and be able to obtain the required certifications outlined below.
Position requires attendance to evening and weekend events and activities.
The City of East Moline promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day operations of the facilities
Schedule all activities and private rentals in facility
Coordinate activities with United Township High School Physical Education Department, United Township High School Activities chair, and coaching personnel
Develop and schedule programming to include classes, swim meets, tournaments, swim lessons, lap swimming, swim club and other aquatic programs
Promotion, advertising, and supervision of all pool activities
Hire, train and supervise all pool employees; including lifeguards, instructors, assistant managers, and other part time employees.
Schedule all pool personnel on weekly basis.
Prepare and implement yearly budget within confines of fiscal responsibility
Report to East Moline Municipal Swimming pool board consisting of representatives of United Township High School and City of East Moline.
Develop and implement American Red Cross "Learn to Swim" program or comparative program.
Coordinate maintenance/custodial duties with United Township High School personnel
Comply with all rules and regulations set forth by Illinois Department of Public Health
Order and purchase all necessary supplies to operate facility and programs.
Perform payroll duties and coordinate payroll and monthly bill payments with City of East Moline personnel
Perform pool and facilities maintenance duties as deemed necessary
Perform duties as head coach or assign a head coach of the USS competitive swim team (East Moline Swim Club), develop, implement, and schedule the program.
Schedule, coordinate, and manage all USS Swim meets hosted by East Moline Swim Club.