Recreation Supervisor (Aquatics)

City of Calabasas•Calabasas, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Community Services Director, Deputy Director or Recreation Services Manager, this role organizes, supervises, and conducts overall recreational program activities at one facility for the community. It provides highly responsible leadership in the aquatics/fitness division of the Calabasas Tennis and Swim Center. The position supervises the day-to-day operations of aquatic and fitness programs, plans, organizes, and directs community-wide recreation programs including classes, day camps, and special events. Responsibilities include preparing publicity, inspecting facilities, maintaining records, requisitioning supplies, supervising fee collection, preparing budget recommendations, negotiating contracts, and supervising, training, and evaluating subordinates. The role also advises city personnel on recreation program issues and develops promotional material for the Tennis and Swim Center programs.

Requirements

Knowledge of principles, practices, and operations of public recreation, aquatics, fitness, and wellness programs.
Knowledge of aquatic facility operations, including pool safety, water quality standards, equipment, maintenance coordination, and emergency procedures.
Knowledge of fitness center operations, including equipment safety, preventative maintenance, member services, and group exercise programming.
Knowledge of applicable safety regulations, risk management practices, emergency response procedures, and first aid techniques.
Knowledge of principles, techniques, operations, maintenance, and equipment of public recreation.
Knowledge of programming recreational activities.
Knowledge of record keeping and reporting procedures.
Knowledge of first aid practices and techniques.
Knowledge of recreational activity instruction principles and techniques for all age groups.
Knowledge of principles of supervision, training, performance appraisal and budgeting.
Knowledge of principles of organization, management, and personnel supervision.
Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and oversee aquatic, fitness, wellness, and recreational programs and facility operations.
Ability to supervise the safe and effective operation of pools, fitness areas, locker rooms, and related equipment and amenities.
Ability to monitor facility conditions, equipment performance, safety practices, and maintenance needs and coordinate corrective action when necessary.
Ability to ensure staff maintain required certifications and follow established safety, emergency response, and customer service procedures.
Ability to build positive relationships and secure the cooperation of participants, staff, contractors, community partners, and individuals of all ages and abilities.
Ability to organize, work with, and secure effective cooperation of all age groups.
Ability to achieve results through work planning, implementation and follow-up.
Ability to instruct individuals and groups and participate in recreational and social activities within a flexible work schedule.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Ability to create and implement new concepts in programs and activities.
Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports.
Ability to plan, organize, develop, coordinate and supervise a facility and area recreational program.
Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate subordinates.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in leisure studies, recreation administration, physical education, or a related field.
Two years full time employment in a supervisory capacity overseeing a multi-use recreational facility.
Possession of a valid California driver's license.
Live-scan fingerprinting clearance.
First Aid certification.
CPR certification.
Water Safety Instructor certification.
Lifeguarding instructor certification.
Aquatic Facility Operator certification.

Responsibilities

Supervises the day-to-day operations of aquatic and fitness programs for the Calabasas Tennis and Swim Center.
Plans, organizes, and directs community-wide recreation programs involving classes, day camps, facility special events, and other recreation programs.
Prepares publicity releases and speaks to community groups and schools to promote participation in scheduled activities.
Inspects facilities to ensure they are ready for their intended use.
Maintains facility use controls.
Evaluates program attendance, participant responses and costs; maintains related records and prepares reports; and makes recommendations regarding the continuance or cancellation of programs.
Requisitions and maintains an inventory of recreational equipment, supplies and materials and controls their use.
Supervises the collection and accounting of fees for program registration.
Prepares budget recommendations for the allocation of personnel, supplies, and equipment for program activity areas.
Participates in budget administration.
Submits purchase requisitions for supplies and equipment.
Negotiates and prepares contracts for contract instructors.
Schedules, supervises, trains, and evaluates subordinates.
Advises, and otherwise assists, the Community Services Director, Deputy Director, Recreation Services Manager, and other City personnel regarding recreation program issues.
Develops program content and produces publicity and promotional material for the Tennis and Swim Center programs.
Performs other related duties as required.