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20260061 Aquatics Facility Lead
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
Department: Community Enrichment
Division: Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS)
Hiring Range: $23.75- $26.39/hour
Tuesday-Saturday. Hours vary: mornings, mid-day, and evenings.
Sunday-Thursday. Hours vary: mornings, mid-day, and evenings.
Regular Full-time with Benefits
Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, 401(a) Money Purchase Plan, Life & Survivor, Term Life & AD&D, Long Term Disability, Bereavement, Jury & Witness Duty, FMLA, Military Leave, Parental and Caregiver Leave, Sick, Vacation at start of employment, Holiday pay, EAP, Tuition Assistance.
Other benefits: Optional, employee elected, voluntary benefits are available.
Open Until Filled positions may close without advance notice. To be considered, please apply as soon as possible.
Posting is to fill two vacancies.
Definition:
Under the supervision of Recreation Supervisor or Coordinator, manage City of Longmont Aquatic facilities, programs, and staff, to ensure all safety standards are adhered to. Supervise and mentor staff, perform routine pump room procedures, teach American Red Cross classes, promote a positive work environment, pool manage, teach swim lessons, lifeguard, and perform facility maintenance as scheduled.
Principal Duties:
- Supervise, lead, mentor and assist Lead Lifeguards, Lifeguards, Swim Instructors, WSI’s, Concessionaires, and Front Desk staff in their daily operations.
- Assist with training and evaluating of all aquatic and concessionaire staff. Routinely work with aquatic staff to improve and practice their lifesaving and/or swim instruction skills.
- Promote, participate, and lead staff in making decisions to foster a safety-conscious environment.
- Ensure that employees report to work on time and are placed in their proper assignments, contact replacements, and complete employee counsel forms as needed.
- Oversee the aquatic facility and programs in the absence of the Aquatic Coordinator or Supervisor.
- Handles and/or reports any problems in staff relationships to the Aquatic Coordinator or Supervisor.
- Oversee and take chemical readings and make accurate, safe and necessary adjustments. Keep chemical, filter, and maintenance room logs current and accurate and communicate to supervisors when appropriate.
- Routinely perform standardized pump room procedures, ability to trouble shoot to identify and fix routine pump room problems.
- Performs minor repairs of pool equipment and assists Pool Technician with more substantial repairs.
- Enforce policies, rules and regulations governing the conduct of staff and patrons using the pool and maintain proper records and reports for adherence at all applicable Health Codes.
- Communicates appropriate information to peers and supervisors in a timely, professional, manner, follows established communication methods as directed by supervisory team.
- Identify, respond to, and effectively take charge of non-emergency and emergency situations.
- Complete, submit, review and maintain variety of forms and files: incident, accident, and facility safety checks.
- Assists in chemical inventory and safety equipment to assure adequate stocks are available at all times.
- Can defuse conflict situations professionally resulting in a positive resolution with staff, supervisors, and patrons.
- Make and/or maintain cordial and professional public relations with patrons.
- Teach American Red Cross Lifeguard classes.
- Conduct consistent walk-throughs of pool facility, identify, and resolve any issues.
- Observe, follow and enforce established policies and procedures regarding staff, facility, programs, and safety protocols in the daily conduct of the job.
- Perform and oversee custodial maintenance of the facility including trash removal, snow removal, and the cleaning of pool areas, restrooms, locker rooms, and other patron and staff areas.
- Perform start/end of shift starting cash verifications for front desk staff.
- Perform recreation registration system transactions.
- Assist in planning for, attend and participate in staff trainings.
- Adhere to and perform open and closing procedures for City swimming pools.
- Assist in administrative tasks including: time sheet accuracy and completeness, distribution of schedules, and front desk coverage.
- Manage inventory of lifeguard equipment, fitness and safety supplies, pool chemicals, etc.
- Maintain proper and serviceable safety equipment at all facilities including, but not limited to: rescue tubes, backboards, first aid and safety supplies, pool cleaning supplies.
- Promote programs within the organization.
Working Environment:
Work conditions are performed either indoors or outdoors and involves exposure to hot and cold temperatures, high humidity, direct sun and/or moderate to loud background noise. Work requires frequent use of fingers and hands, walking and standing, hearing, speaking, problem solving, math, verbal and written communication and customer contact, handling multiple tasks with frequent interruptions, custodial duties, slippery/uneven walking surfaces, working alone or working closely with others, moderate lifting of 50 lb. chemical bags, bending/stooping, kneeling and driving a City vehicle for errands.
Qualifications:
Previous pool management experience with a combination of lifeguard and/or swim instruction experience, plus supervisory experience or demonstrated skills in leadership or supervision. Experience in maintaining pool chemistry and performing preventative pump room procedures. Experience troubleshooting and fixing pump operations desired. Prior customer service and conflict management experience.
Individuals must be able to perform the Emergency Action skills listed on the American Red Cross lifeguarding skills checklist. Individuals must also be able to perform all lifeguard and swim instructor duties.
Special Qualifications: Current certifications: American Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Water Safety Instructor. Current certifications or ability to obtain within six months of employment: Certified Pool Operator or Aquatic Facility Operator, American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor, and Waterfront Lifeguard certifications. Desired certifications: American Red Cross Babysitting Training Instructor, Community CPR Instructor, Oxygen Administration. Must have a valid Colorado Driver’s License
We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications, and encourages all candidates to apply and help us achieve our goal of creating an inclusive and equitable workplace.
Selection
The selection process will include complete job description review, personal interview, background investigation, criminal background check, and substance screening.
DEADLINE: Open Until Filled
An ONLINE APPLICATION is required. This job is Open Until Filled. The online application process is available for this position on our website at www.longmontcolorado.gov/jobs. Resumes will be accepted in lieu of the full City Application; however, they must be submitted via the City application site for consideration. Open Until Filled positions may close without advance notice. To be considered, please apply as soon as possible. For more information, call (303) 651-8609.
The City of Longmont is an equal opportunity employer. The City affirms its commitment to diversity and to complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment. The City will not discriminate against any person in recruiting, examining, appointing, hiring, training, placement, termination, layoffs, recall, transfer, leave of absence, promoting, compensating, retaining, disciplining, or any other personnel action on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, except when any of these categories constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification (i.e., an actual qualification for performing a job). If you need special assistance in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department in advance to make arrangements.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
ALL CITY OF LONGMONT FACILITIES ARE SMOKE FREE
Pay: $23.75 - $26.39 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
