Community Swim Program Supervisor

Bend Metro and Park Recreation District•Bend, OR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Bend Parks and Recreation district is hiring a full-time Community Swim Program Supervisor for our recreation facilities (Juniper Swim and Fitness Center and Larkspur). This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll make a difference every day. The ideal candidate is a confident, people-first leader who enjoys working with kids, coaching others, fast-paced work and staying active.

Requirements

Strong Knowledge of: Principles, development, practices and delivery of progressive community instructional swim programs and swimming instructional skills; Effective teaching techniques and methods, safety guidance, behavior management, inclusion, age and developmentally appropriate activities for the community; Effective supervision, training and performance management practices; Effective communication skills with staff and the public; Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures for program.
Skill and Ability to: Exercise strong initiative and significant independent decision making.
Demonstrate strong leadership, excellent planning, organization, problem solving, initiative, prioritization and conflict resolution skills.
Manage a high volume of tasks at one time, including organizing and prioritizing own work and the work of others.
Work cooperatively with others and create positive, constructive and respectful relationships with staff and the general public.
Maintain working knowledge of software programs such as Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint and other computer programs such as scheduling software, registration software as well as operating common office equipment.
Effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing, including by phone, e-mail and in person.
Work independently with minimum direction while also working as part of a team and collaborating with others.
Demonstrate a high attention to detail.
Establish and maintain professional and cooperative working relationships with staff and the general public.
Associate’s degree or equivalent two years of college coursework; AND Three (3) years of experience in swim lesson programing.
Any satisfactory combination of education, experience and training.
Must possess or obtain within 30 days of hire a First Aid/CPR Certification for the Professional Rescuer.
Must possess or obtain within 30 days of hire any specialty certifications/training required by Facility, such as Lifeguard certification, Ice Resurfacing Training, etc.
Possession of, or ability to obtain valid Oregon’s driver’s license within 30 days with an acceptable driving history as defined by district driving policy.
Accountability
Customer Service Orientation
Safety
Judgment and Decision Making
Teamwork and Cooperation
Results Orientation

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee staff in swim programs, providing direction and leadership to staff and volunteers.
Teaching and leading training using in house curriculum.
Performing administrative program support, which include: Staff recruitment, performance evaluations, scheduling, reviewing/approving timecards, including managing leave requests.
Swim program development, planning and registration, assigning classes, and maintaining records and waitlist management utilizing registration and scheduling software.
Leading the development, implementation, and evaluation of the aquatics programs to meet district goals and deliver best practices.
Purchase, organize and maintain supplies and equipment.
Assists in developing, monitoring and managing program, division and staffing budgets
Leads communication in a positive and constructive manner with parents, participants, and community and responds to questions, concerns and complaints regarding program service, staff or operations.
Maintains a safe environment for staff and participants.
May represent the district at community events and engagements
Acts as a Mandatory Reporter; reports incidents of child abuse/neglect.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.