Recreation Supervisor

Winslow, City of • Winslow, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Recreation Supervisor performs administrative, supervisory, and professional work in the operation and maintenance of a swimming pool and in coordinating various aquatics programs. This position is a tentative “At-Will” appointment and subject to a probationary period of six (6) months from the date of hire. Upon successful completion of a probationary period, a non-management employee shall be granted regular status in the classification in which the probationary period is served.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent AND three (3) years of experience involving modern office equipment and procedures and computer usage; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must be a Certified Lifeguard or obtain certification within 60 days of employment.
• Must be a Certified Lifeguard Instructor or obtain certification within 60 days of employment.
• Must be a Certified Pool Operator or obtain certification within 60 days of employment.
• Knowledge of applicable local, State, and Federal laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Knowledge of community recreation activities.
• Knowledge of records maintenance and retention policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
• Knowledge of lifeguarding and coaching standards.
• Knowledge of pool safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of American Red Cross Lifeguard training standards.
• Skill in preparing clear and concise reports and correspondence.
• Skill in providing effective lifeguard training.
• Skill in maintaining accurate records, logs, and documentation.
• Skill in typing and entering data with speed and accuracy.
• Skill in tactfully enforcing pool rules and regulations.
• Skill in providing effective supervision, leadership, and direction to assigned staff, volunteers, and program participants.
• Skill in interacting tactfully and professionally with City staff, outside agencies, and the public.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Skill in communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and schedules the work of assigned recreation staff and volunteers.
• Compiles, verifies, and posts employee payroll, including lifeguards, gym staff, swim team coaches, and custodians; tracks of absence request forms and ensures coverage the lifeguard requested leave; prepares bi-weekly schedules for lifeguards.
• Opens and closes facilities; ensures all assigned areas are safe and free of hazards; turns lights on/off and secures all facilities as required.
• Directs the patrolling of the pool and the enforcement of safety rules and regulations.
• Supervises classes, workshops, and activities for persons engaged in aquatics programs and co-sponsored programs.
• Schedules and coordinates swim lessons and private swim lessons.
• Schedules in service training and lifeguard certification training per American Red Cross standards; ensures all lifeguards are appropriately certified; works as a lifeguard as needed.
• Schedules lifeguards for pool parties and other facility rentals and activities; fills in as lifeguard as needed.
• Creates advertisements and schedules for City facility rentals; maintains records of reservations and payments.
• Addresses and responds to customer service issues, needs, and concerns.
• Performs related duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED