Sunset Aquatics & Facility Manager
About The Position
Under the direction of the Superintendent of Recreation, the Sunset Aquatics & Facility Manager is responsible, directly or indirectly, for planning, coordinating, and supervising operational functions for the Sunset Community Center and Sunset/Mill Creek Pools. Programming responsibilities include Fitness/Health-Wellness, Aquatics/Swim Lessons, and assigned programmatic and special-event responsibilities. The position has varying hours based on programs, special events, and facility operating hours; evening and weekend duty is expected. The manager maintains operational records, evaluates services and recommends changes, prepares reports, implements established operating procedures, and oversees facility, front-desk, registration, scheduling, and rental operations. The manager prepares and administers annual budgets for assigned facilities, programs, and special events, with budget and expense authorization through the Superintendent of Recreation. The role coordinates communications and promotion, develops cooperative working relationships, and oversees recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluation of staff. Direct supervisory responsibilities include the Sunset Customer Service Manager, Aquatics & Fitness Coordinator, and custodians. The manager also maintains supply inventories, recommends equipment repairs or replacement, arranges facility repairs with the Superintendent of Recreation, and monitors trends in aquatics and fitness. The manager implements facility safety codes and preventive maintenance programs, follows Park District safety procedures, completes and follows up on accident reports, responds to emergencies and hazards, and reports incidents and potential hazards to the Safety Committee. The manager may be designated Safety Committee Co-Coordinator and must also adhere to the Safety Coordinator Job Description in the Safety Manual, Section 5.01. Other duties include assisting Park District employees as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in recreation administration or a closely related field, and three years of full-time experience in public recreation facility management, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
- Ability to operate Park District vehicles.
- Ability to handle Park District materials weighing up to 50 pounds; assistance will be provided when necessary.
- Good problem-solving ability and judgment when resolving issues with patrons and employees, consistent with the Park District’s mission.
- Good computer skills to perform duties efficiently and effectively.
Nice To Haves
- Certification by a professional association.
- Ongoing participation in continuing education seminars and workshops.
Responsibilities
- Maintain current personnel, payroll, attendance, receipt, membership, registration, inventory, schedule, and other operational records.
- Evaluate services and recommend modifications or new services.
- Prepare annual and special reports for the Sunset Community Center and Sunset/Mill Creek Pools.
- Implement operating procedures established by the Superintendent of Recreation, Executive Director, and Board of Commissioners.
- Oversee operations of the Sunset Community Center and Sunset/Mill Creek Pools during operating hours in accordance with established policies.
- Oversee front-desk operations, including computer work, filing, and supply inventory, as well as registration services.
- Oversee scheduling and rental operations for the Sunset Community Center and Sunset/Mill Creek Pools.
- Review and recommend equipment replacement needs.
- Prepare and administer annual budgets for the Sunset Community Center, Fitness Center, Sunset/Mill Creek Pools, fitness programs, and special events; budget and expense authorization is through the Superintendent of Recreation.
- Keep the Superintendent of Recreation and other staff informed of pertinent matters and establish internal staff communications.
- Coordinate with the Marketing & Sponsorship Manager to promote assigned facilities, programs, and events.
- Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, participants, public agencies, and community organizations.
- Oversee recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluation of staff for assigned facilities and events.
- Supervise the Sunset Customer Service Manager, Aquatics & Fitness Coordinator, and custodians; oversee work schedules for assigned full-time and part-time personnel.
- Conduct regular staff meetings and/or in-service training programs.
- Maintain adequate facility supply inventories, including maintenance supplies.
- Recommend facility equipment repairs or replacement and arrange facility repairs with the Superintendent of Recreation.
- Monitor current aquatics and fitness trends for incorporation into the Park District comprehensive plan.
- Implement facility safety codes and preventive maintenance programs for facility equipment.
- Follow Park District safety procedures, complete and follow through on accident reports, implement emergency safety procedures, report hazardous equipment, facilities, conditions, or employee conduct, and report incidents and potential hazards to the Safety Committee.
- May serve as Safety Committee Co-Coordinator and adhere to the Safety Coordinator Job Description in the Safety Manual, Section 5.01.
- Assist Park District employees as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
