Aquatics Program Leader

City of Deer Park•Deer Park, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aquatics Program Leader supervises, trains, and schedules lifeguards and swim instructors, supports staff certifications and performance through safety drills and evaluations, and helps ensure safe and effective aquatic operations. The role monitors pool and deck areas, responds to emergencies with rescues and first aid, enforces safety protocols, conducts facility inspections, maintains water chemistry and equipment, and coordinates aquatic programs and activities. The position also provides customer service, assists patrons, answers questions, and enforces facility rules professionally and consistently. It is responsible for maintaining all aquatic facilities within Deer Park Parks and Recreation. The position may require regular work on weekends, holidays, and nights, as well as during inclement weather. It attends mandatory lifeguard and swim lesson in-service training throughout the year, including four hours of employer-issued in-service training per month. Offers are conditional on successful and favorable background-check and drug-screen results.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to self-motivate with little or no supervision.
Knowledge of lifeguarding and pool safety principles and practices.
Knowledge of public swimming pool operations and maintenance principles.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Willingness to obtain Jeff Ellis & Associates Certification, Advanced CPR and First Aid, Oxygen Administration, and AED certification.
Obtain a Water Safety Instructor (WSI) license from the preferred provider; certification is valid for one year.
Obtain Certified Pool Operator (CPO), Aquatics Facility Operator (AFO), and other aquatic certifications.
Attend four hours of employer-issued in-service training per month.
Complete a prerequisite screening test assessing general swimming skills, including a 100-meter swim, a five-foot dive-brick-depth retrieval, and treading water without use of arms and hands for one minute.
Ability to exit standard pools unassisted from the pool edge without using a ladder or stairs.
Meet the physical demands of the position, including frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving more than 100 pounds.
Successfully complete the swim test required during the interview: a continuous 100-meter swim using breaststroke or front crawl, retrieval of a ten-pound brick from five feet of water, and treading water.
Successfully pass a background check and drug screen, as offers are conditional on favorable results.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation or a related field; experience may be substituted for a degree.
Bilingual language skills.
Ability to work well with children.

Responsibilities

Test pool water for pH, chlorine, and other readings; log chemical readings and maintain the logging system.
Clean and remove debris at all aquatic facilities.
Maintain filters and systems at all aquatic facilities.
Open pools for the summer swimming season and winterize them during the off-season.
Maintain health and safety equipment, supplies, and inventory in good working order; review, develop, and deliver training on cleanliness methods and standards.
Manage open swim programs and activities as needed.
Perform lifeguard duties as needed, including monitoring patrons in the pool, on the deck, around pool furniture, and in the pool lobby.
Respond to emergencies with rescues and first aid and enforce pool safety protocols.
Supervise and support lifeguards and swim instructors, including scheduling, training, safety drills, and performance evaluations.
Attend mandatory lifeguard and swim lesson in-service training throughout the year, including four hours per month provided by the employer.
Provide quality customer service, communicate effectively with staff at all levels, and act professionally.
Maintain swimming skills, strength, and endurance.
Perform other related duties as assigned.