Senior Safety Coordinator

Reston Association•Reston, VA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about safety, training, and supporting a high-performing aquatics team? At Reston Association (RA), we’re committed to enhancing the quality of life for Reston residents through outstanding programs, exceptional services, and dedicated stewardship of the community’s natural and recreational resources. As the community's steward, RA is responsible for maintaining the quality of life in Reston, chiefly by caring for and administering the community's most precious asset, its real property. At RA, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are actively seeking an Aquatics Senior Safety Coordinator[AM1] [LC2] to join our Aquatics team! This role is ideal for experienced aquatic professionals who are confident, organized, and passionate about training and safety. The Senior Safety Coordinator is responsible for managing the development and supervision of safety programs and risk management across the Association’s 15 aquatics facilities. This includes organizing and oversight of in-water skill testing for seasonal aquatics staff and applicants, coordinating in-service training, managing staff audits and delivering safety presentations to a variety of diverse populations. This position is responsible for overseeing all Lifeguard Instructors, including managing schedules, providing performance feedback, and facilitating ongoing training and professional development. This role ensures that safety standards are consistently upheld and that instructors are equipped with the skills and support needed to deliver high-quality aquatic safety programs. Additional responsibilities include assisting with program registration, conducting lifeguard interviews and making recommendations for hiring, transporting and maintaining equipment, assisting with special events and performing data entry. Other duties may be assigned throughout the season as needed. Additionally, the Senior Safety Coordinator will manage the Stand Up Paddle Board program. This includes developing a schedule of class offerings, managing a team of SUP instructors, and responding to inquiries from customers. Candidates must hold several certifications and licenses (provided upon hire) and are expected to consistently demonstrate the skills outlined in their certification, adhere to all standards and protocols associated with it, and maintain its validity through ongoing compliance and renewal as required. This position offers 40+ hours per week from May – September, with additional remote hours available in April. Evening, weekend and holiday shifts are required to support department operations and special events. These hours depend on operational needs and are subject to change. Aquatics Seasonal Leadership staff are required to attend all mandatory meetings and training sessions as discussed during the interview process. The position is allowed 10-days of unpaid vacation time, in addition to your regularly scheduled days off and no more than 7 consecutive vacation days may be taken at one time. Hourly wage will be based on the candidate’s experience, education, and overall fit for the role.

Requirements

Age 18+
Experience in a supervisory or management role
Confident, mature and well-spoken
Strong communication skills and ability to engage with a diverse population
Valid drivers license and clean driving record
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Creative and engaging demeanor, fostering a safe, friendly and fun environment during daily responsibilities
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Physical ability to move up to 50 lbs, hear whistle alerts from 50 yards, see hand gestures from 25 yards. (Corrective eyewear and assistance devices are permitted)
Has obtained or the ability to obtain certifications in: American Red Cross Lifeguarding (training provided upon initial hire) American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) (training provided upon initial hire) CPR instructor (training provided upon initial hire) Current or ability to obtain nationally recognized Water Safety Instructo[AM3] r certification (training provided upon initial hire) American Canoe Association or World Paddle Association (WPA) for SUP (or equivalent)

Responsibilities

Managing the development and supervision of safety programs and risk management across the Association’s 15 aquatics facilities.
Organizing and oversight of in-water skill testing for seasonal aquatics staff and applicants
Coordinating in-service training
Managing staff audits
Delivering safety presentations to a variety of diverse populations
Overseeing all Lifeguard Instructors, including managing schedules, providing performance feedback, and facilitating ongoing training and professional development
Ensuring that safety standards are consistently upheld and that instructors are equipped with the skills and support needed to deliver high-quality aquatic safety programs
Assisting with program registration
Conducting lifeguard interviews and making recommendations for hiring
Transporting and maintaining equipment
Assisting with special events
Performing data entry
Managing the Stand Up Paddle Board program. This includes developing a schedule of class offerings, managing a team of SUP instructors, and responding to inquiries from customers