Sr Aquatic Specialist (Temporary)

County of Mecklenburg, NC • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation is adding Temporary Sr Aquatic Specialists to the team! These lead positions will oversee a team of Lifeguards including their training and day-to-day activities, ensure the pools and surrounding areas are safe for visitors, and ensure swimmers remain well supervised. The incumbents will also participate in the maintenance and upkeep of the pool water by testing chemical levels and will be expected to complete and maintain records of weather conditions, emergency medical treatments performed, and other relevant incident information. The schedule for these temporary roles may vary and will be dependent on business needs. By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for a similar role, in which you meet the minimum qualifications for, at other Park and Recreation locations should they become available. If you are looking to grow in your career, or transition laterally into a new role, don't miss this opportunity to apply!

Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years of related experience
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes
• Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certification
• Lifeguard Certification
• Ability to get Lifeguard Instructor certification and Swim instructor certification within 6 months of hire
• Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite
• Aquatic recreational programming and instruction
• Applying recreational knowledge through hands-on activities
• Developing and enforcing general rules and safety procedure
• Managing multiple tasks concurrently
• Communicating effectively both orally and in writing
• Organizing and presenting demonstrations in area of specialization
• Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures
• Applied Learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner
• Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that instills confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization
• Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided
• Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving forces behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs
• Initiating Action: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive
• Safety Awareness: Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervision of activities in an aquatic environment, recreation center or park facility
• Develop, evaluate and lead programs and activities in an aquatic facility, recreation center or park facility
• Provide customer service and handling of funds in a recreation center or park facility through telephone, emails, web site, social media and walk in patrons and customers for information, program registration, center daily use and rentals
• Supervise part-time and temporary employees, including scheduling, coaching and annual reviews
• Assist with monitoring the assigned center's budget, contracts and compliance
• Develop and coordinate a wide range of recreation and leisure programs for a diverse audience
• Assist with development of, maintenance repair of equipment and inventory needs
• Partner with community leaders to ensure quality programs within the community
• Secure instructors and/or volunteers for programs
• Advertise programs via radio stations, flyers, Public Service Announcements, banner, and internet
• Assist with department events
• Approve program proposals
• Complete Monthly safety checklists
• Communicate effectively with school site administration if located at a satellite site.
• Ensure safety of participants/spectators and administer first aid when necessary
• Collect fees and taking registrations for recreational programs and facility rentals
• Handle inquiries and complaints from public
• May serve as the Manager on Duty

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level