Recreation Supervisor 3 - Aquatics

Bend Park and Recreation•Bend, OR

1d•$77,846 - $96,529•Onsite

About The Position

Bend Park & Recreation District is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and service-oriented Aquatics Recreation Supervisor to lead and oversee our dynamic aquatic programs. This position plays a key role in delivering inclusive high-quality, safe, and engaging aquatic experiences across our facilities. The Aquatics Recreation Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day activities providing the leadership, coordination, and administrative oversight for daily operation of community swim programs, lifeguard operations, and aquatic features at two BPRD facilities. This includes overseeing activities, programs, staff, training, budget, partnerships, and responding to the community and user expectations. This role ensures programs are safe, inclusive, and responsive to community needs while building strong partnerships with user groups and community organizations and meeting high customer expectations.

Requirements

Strong Knowledge of: Principles, development, practices, implementation and evaluation in assigned program; Project management techniques and methods; Effective supervision, training and performance management practices; Effective customer service best practices; and Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures for assigned program area.
Skill and Ability to: Demonstrate 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; Exercise independent initiative and decision-making skills; Work cooperatively with others and create positive, constructive and respectful relationships with staff and the general public; Analyze data and draw logical conclusions, and effectively interpret policies and procedures; Maintain working knowledge of software programs such as Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint and other computer programs 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; and Demonstrate a high attention to detail.
Associate’s degree or equivalent two years of college coursework; AND Four (4) years of experience in area of Aquatics and/or performing similar tasks; WITH Two (2) years of supervisory experience; OR Any satisfactory combination of education, experience and training.
Certification preference includes STAR Lifeguard Trainer; StarGuard Instructor level 2; Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Trainer; CPR/First Aid for the Professional Rescuer (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hiring).
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.

Nice To Haves

If you do not have a driver’s license or have an unacceptable driving history, it does not disqualify you from this position, only from driving a vehicle for district business.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the development, implementation and evaluation of specific programs and services to meet the needs and desires of the Bend Community, including playing a leadership role in enhancing programs currently offered at JSFC and the Larkspur Community Center-Home of the Bend Senior Center to complement and enhance services.
Maintain an accurate and efficient pool block schedule and staffing protocol to best utilize aquatics spaces for the greatest community benefit, including strong relationships and scheduling with partner organizations, rentals, and other groups with efficient billing and ongoing communications to prioritize and allocate pool space.
Staff scheduling, time and attendance review, including management of leave requests and time entry approval.
Manage and oversee all personnel matters according to established policies and procedures including hiring, training, supervision, performance management up to and including discharge, personnel development setting targets and goals, evaluation of staff and volunteers.
Ongoing outreach and interactions with community members, groups and organizations.
Coordinate and oversee facility use agreements with schools, clubs, private parties and other non-district user groups, independent contractors, vendors, etc.
Respond to staff and public questions, concerns, requests in a timely manner.
Assist in the development and management of budgets and monitor and ensure financial performance.
Oversee contractual agreements with user groups, independent contractors, vendors, etc.
Ensure compliance with safety, health, personnel, industry and other regulations, including maintaining appropriate records and documentation.
Purchase facility equipment and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures and make recommendations for larger purchases
Maintains regular and punctual attendance. Contributes to a positive and constructive work environment. Mandatory reporter under Oregon law.