Assistant Aquatics Manager

Town of Oro Valley•Main Town Hall Complex, AZ

13h

About The Position

The Assistant Aquatics Manager assists with the safe, day-to-day operations of the Aquatic Center. Duties include preparing the center before opening; assisting with the hiring and training of lifeguards and facility attendants; maintaining water clarity and chemical balance; and using pump-room knowledge and mechanical skills to maintain and troubleshoot pool systems and equipment. The role also provides event setup and support for competitions and other functions. The position works under the general supervision of the Recreation Facility Manager. The position supports aquatics program planning and instruction, facility and staff operations, compliance with safety guidelines, customer service, maintenance, supplies, and operational recordkeeping. It helps ensure the health and safety of employees and patrons and responds to emergencies using First Aid, CPR, and lifeguard rescue techniques.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Four years of experience in the aquatics field.
Three years of experience in a supervisory capacity.
Experience with commercial or municipal pool maintenance.
Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification.
Emergency Oxygen Administration training and Certified Pool Operator training.
At the time of application, possess and maintain Lifeguard Training, First Aid, Oxygen, and Automated External Defibrillation certifications.
Certified Pool Operator certification through Pima County, or obtain it within 90 days after the employment date.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on assignments with minimal supervision.
Ability to plan and implement department and swimming-pool practices and procedures.
Knowledge of customer-service techniques and methods.
Knowledge of management or supervision principles and strong leadership skills.
Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations and procedures.
Knowledge of pool maintenance and operation techniques.
Knowledge of, or ability to learn, Town and Department policies and procedures.
Skill in responding to emergencies, including safely rescuing drowning victims and administering CPR and First Aid.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Lifeguard Training Instructor certification.

Responsibilities

Assist with personnel actions, including selection, promotion, discipline, and evaluations.
Assist the Aquatics Manager with aquatics program planning and teach aquatic programs.
Monitor facility operations to help ensure compliance with state and federal operating and safety guidelines.
Prepare, update, and distribute communications about aquatics programs.
Help maintain the pool facility and pump-room equipment, and schedule repairs and chemical treatments.
Maintain appropriate supplies for concessions, janitorial needs, chemicals, and safety in assigned areas, and keep the work area neat and orderly.
Maintain records and reports and balance daily attendance, maintenance, and facility-usage information.
Help ensure the health and safety of employees and patrons.
Provide customer service and respond to questions, complaints, and concerns.
Respond to emergencies by performing First Aid, CPR, and lifeguard rescues or techniques.
Supervise day-to-day staff activities, including communicating, scheduling work, training, evaluating, and motivating staff.
Prepare the Aquatic Center before opening.
Assist with hiring and training lifeguards and facility attendants.
Maintain pool water clarity and chemical balance, and maintain and troubleshoot pool systems and equipment.
Set up and support events, competitions, and other functions.