Manager On Duty (Moorhead Recreation Center - Variable Hours)

City of Aurora•Moorhead, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply. Dive into a leadership role where the Core 4 values of integrity, customer service, respect, and professionalism define every shift. Leading the aquatic facility team means you will master the art of the 10/20 scan while ensuring every guest follows the conduct policies. Expect a work environment that features plenty of sunshine, pool chemicals, and the occasional high-stakes cleanup. Success requires six months of lifeguard experience, a high school diploma, and the lung capacity to swim at least six meters underwater. Secure a position where your expertise in lifesaving techniques and customer relations makes a daily impact on the community. Maintain a high degree of vigilance and prepare to lead emergency action plans as essential personnel for the City of Aurora. This is classified as VHNE (Variable Hour Non-Benefit Employee), where the selected candidate will work less than 29 hours per week. This position does not provide medical benefits. This position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act. This job announcement is for collecting candidate applications for current and future Manager on Duty applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified, and their qualifications match the position's needs. Manager on Duty will provide overall supervision of aquatic facilities during the absence of the Aquatic Supervisor or Aquatic Coordinator.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
6 months of lifeguard experience
Knowledge of pool safety and emergency action plans.
Working knowledge of computers, internet access, and the ability to navigate within a variety of software packages such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Demonstrated aptitude for the financial aspects of managing departmental budgets.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal service including needs assessment, problem resolution and achievement of quality service standards.
Advanced skills in lifesaving techniques and emergency response.
Highly skilled in customer relations.
Ability to pass lifeguard certification course.
Ability to maintain a safe environment at work sites.
Ability to visually scan pools to prevent and respond to emergency situations.
Ability to successfully complete the StarGuard Elite lifeguard training and earn a license.
Ability to complete the physical requirements of the Swim Test: swim 50 meters using freestyle or breaststroke without rest or touching the pool bottom, retrieve a 10 lb. weight from the deepest part of the pool (minimum of 6ft), tread water for 1 (one) minute, and submerge and swim a minimum of 6 meters underwater.
Ability to stand in the sun during work assignment.
Starguard lifeguard certification
Swim Lesson Instructor (LGT is required within 6 months of hire, LGI is required within 1 year of hire).

Responsibilities

Provide overall supervision of aquatic facilities during the absence of the Aquatic Supervisor or Aquatic Coordinator.
Ensure safety, customer service, operation, policy, and rule enforcement are compliant to standards.
Determine dynamic blind spots that result from varying weather patterns and adjust guarding accordingly.
Report any issues or concerns to Supervisor.
Assist with training sessions of guards.
Determine guard rotation and ensure vigilant 10/20 scans.
Work with patrons on issues and incidents that arise at the pool.
Perform chemical, pump room, and pool checks.
Act as first responder for first aid to patrons.
Initialize, coordinate, and progress the emergency action plan.
Supervise cleanup of body fluids and fecal accidents.
Set up and verify that supplies and equipment are available during operating hours, and replenish, clean, and maintain as needed.
Assume administrative responsibility of the lifeguard manager in their absence.
Assist in house audits and lifeguard vigilance tests.
Ensure open decks and attractions are maintained in a clean and orderly fashion.
Maintain a high degree of “floor presence” to observe operations with strong focus on safety & security.
Focus on lifeguard staff rotations from pool to pool, children monitoring, interaction of lifeguard staff with Guests, and enforcement of guest conduct policy.
Ensure safe & timely opening & closure of pools.
Be alert to potential accident hazards and administer first aid and CPR as required.
Ensure the well-being of Guests, keeping pool areas clean, answering Guest questions, enforcing policies, rules and regulations of Recreation locations.
Be fully qualified as a licensed StarGuard ELITE lifeguard.
Participate in regular training, including but not limited to, StarGuard Lifeguard, CPR/First Aid, AED, recurring in-service training, re-certification, and any other as deemed appropriate from management.
Participate and facilitate (once Instructor Certification is achieved) all Lifeguard initial and re-certification training and provide facilitation for all internal audits, in-service trainings.
Uphold the general safety management responsibilities in areas and operations under their control.
Ensure the required opening and closing safety checklists are complete and signed.
Ensure all staffing schedules, rotations, and daily duties are in place and complete.
Assume administrative responsibility of the supervisor in their absence.
Monitor the safety equipment inventory and ensure that all par are at capacity.
Conduct weekly physical inspection of all lifeguard staff issued equipment.
Attend emergency duties / drills as assigned in the pool Emergency Management Safety Plan.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package
Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
Light rail station minutes away
On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs
Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
Access to innovation workspaces
Sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act.
Rewarding public sector work impacting a large and diverse community
Growing city and employee population
Rich benefits package with low employee costs
Generous paid leave program
100% funded Employee and Family Care Leave Program
Retirement pension plan and 457b plans available
Subsidized recreation center pass, on-site fitness centers and wellness programs
Continued education and career advancement opportunities