Recreation Programmer - Aquatics

City of Goodyear•Goodyear, AZ

About The Position

The Recreation Programmer - Aquatics assists with coordinating, promoting, implementing, and evaluating recreational activities, with a focus on aquatics. The position also supports specialty areas such as special events, active adult programs, special interest classes, youth and adult sports, facility rentals, youth and teen programs, and other recreation activities. Seasonal responsibilities include helping manage the pool and supervising the facility and patrons. The role also supports data entry and management for community-center facility rentals, ramada reservations, and field allocations, and oversees part-time and seasonal staff while monitoring recreation facilities. The ideal candidate has aquatics experience and can assist with programs such as swim team, swim lessons, and lifeguard management. Recreation software proficiency and strong leadership, communication, and customer-service skills are desired. The position calls for someone who can work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, meet high service-delivery expectations, and foster a positive, supportive team culture. The role requires a valid driver’s license and CPR and First-Aid certifications. Work requires vocational, administrative, or technical knowledge obtainable through six months to one year of advanced study or training beyond high school equivalency. At least six months of experience in a related field is required. A current 2-Star StarGuard Lifeguard Instructor Certification and Starfish Swim Instructor Trainer Certification are highly desirable. During the first 12 months, the employee is expected to analyze current aquatics programs and operations and recommend enhancements; assist with recruiting, hiring, and training part-time aquatics staff; help organize and implement aquatic programming; support a positive, team-oriented culture; assist the Recreation Coordinator with goals associated with the Parks and Recreation Master Plan; comply with the Department Safety Management Program; and become familiar with city policies and procedures.

Requirements

At least six months of experience in a related field.
Knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature, obtainable through six months to one year of advanced study or training beyond high school equivalency.
Valid driver’s license.
CPR certification.
First-Aid certification.
Ability to read staff reports, memorandums, letters, and general correspondence.
Ability to perform general math calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to write reports, letters, registration forms, flyers, and accident and incident forms.
Ability to direct helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees on occasion.
Ability to use standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment.
Ability to interact tactfully in sensitive or stressful situations, including interactions that may require negotiation or responses to aggressive behavior.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience in the aquatics field assisting with coordination of aquatic programs such as swim team, swim lessons, and lifeguard management.
Proficiency in recreation software.
Strong leadership, communication, and customer-service skills.
Current 2-Star StarGuard Lifeguard Instructor Certification.
Starfish Swim Instructor Trainer Certification.

Responsibilities

Research new programs, create flyers, contact vendors, and order and pick up supplies.
Assist in recruiting, overseeing, and training part-time and seasonal recreation staff; conduct meetings, assign and monitor work, and assist staff when necessary.
Assist in managing aquatic and recreation programs and perform related administrative duties.
Assist in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating recreation activities and specialized events.
Supervise the purchase, distribution, care, use, and maintenance of supplies and equipment for assigned programs.
Ensure participant and facility-user safety and compliance with applicable city, county, state, and national laws, regulations, and standards.
Provide customer service to the public and maintain effective relationships with associates, participants, community groups, administration, and the general public.
Assist with data input and management for facility rentals, ramada reservations, and field allocations.
Help manage the pool and supervise the facility and patrons seasonally; monitor recreation facilities.
Analyze aquatics programs and operations and provide recommendations for enhancements.
Assist the Recreation Coordinator with aquatic programming, including swim lessons, swim team, and the Jr. Lifeguard program.
Assist the Recreation Coordinator with goals associated with the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
Comply with the Department Safety Management Program and fulfill duties appropriate to the job function.
Perform other duties as assigned.