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City of Durham [DPR Summer/Seasonal] Aquatic Facility Specialist in Durham, North Carolina
[DPR Summer/Seasonal] Aquatic Facility Specialist
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[DPR Summer/Seasonal] Aquatic Facility Specialist
Salary
$21.44 - $24.13 Hourly
Location
Multiple Locations, NC
Job Type
Seasonal without benefits (Less than 1000 hours)
Job Number
24-04766
Department
Parks and Recreation
Opening Date
03/04/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
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Position Description
Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
A nationally accredited team of passionate professionals devoted to building better lives and a better community through the power of parks and recreation. Our talented team at Durham Parks and Recreation (https://www.dprplaymore.org/27/ABOUT-US) is devoted to community service and provides a diverse range of programs, services, opportunities, and experiences while being united through our core pillars of creating equitable economic impacts; advancing conservation; rejuvenating health and wellness; enhancing quality of life and sustaining social equity.
Locations: Forest Hills Pool, and Hillside Pool.
Various Shifts: Up to 40 hours per week
shifts vary between Monday - Friday 5:30am - 8:30pm. Saturdays 8:00am - 6:00pm; Sundays 9:00am - 6:00pm. Some additional shifts for training and coverage.Duration: Ends on or before September 20, 2024
Position provides on-site management of seasonal aquatics facilities in accordance with the high standards of the American Red Cross Safety Program. Responsibilities include opening and closing facilities daily, preparing the facility for the public, providing supervision, and cleaning and routine maintenance of pool, bathhouse, and equipment. Incumbent provides swimming instructions, safety oversight, administrative support, and customer service. Hours vary and may require evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Some hours may be remote, to include online trainings & meetings, before outdoor pools open mid-June. If you are not able to report in person before mid-June, and/or cannot continue working after July, you are still encouraged to apply!
Duties/Responsibilities
Supervision of opening and closing of the aquatic facility.
Maintains order and discipline, enforces rules and regulations.
Directs and conducts all water safety courses and swimming meets specified by the department.
Serves as lead staff on site, providing leadership over lifeguard staff, facilitates group job training, assesses quality of work, and assists staff with duties.
Fulfills lifeguard responsibilities such as evaluating dangerous situations, preventing injury, and providing first aid to patrons.
Maintains pool supplies and equipment, places equipment on the pool deck in preparation of daily operations.
Calls swimmers out of water during electrical storms or torrential rains.
Watches children as young as the age of 10 without adult supervision and ensures that children take breaks and drink water during their swim time.
Keeps water clean by adjusting chemical balance and maintains chemical logs.
Performs general maintenance and cleaning of facility and equipment as needed.
Provides customer service by addressing patron questions and complaints.
Coordinates requests with General Services, signs off on chemical deliveries, and addresses areas of concern on site.
Completes a daily bank deposit and financial statement, ensuring accuracy.
Maintains responsibility for accurate completion of accident reports.
Follows proper procedure for any emergency that may arise concerning the facility.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
American Red Cross Lifeguard standards and regulations.
American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety Manual.
Swimming pool filtration and filter operation; balancing swimming pool chemicals
Best practices for handling money.
SKILL IN:
Leading and providing on-site supervision to staff and delegating responsibility.
Leading and directing swimming instructional programs.
Communicating rules and regulations effectively to individuals and groups.
Influencing behavior and conflict resolution.
Identifying hazards and unsafe practices.
Leadership and public relations.
Report writing and record keeping.
Exercising initiative and good judgment.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
High School diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSet, TASC).
Two (2) years of direct aquatics experience.
At least 18 years of age.
Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.
Must have and maintain valid American Red Cross Certificates (or equivalent certifications by another nationally recognized agency which are valid at all pool facilities):
o Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED
o Certified Pool Operator
Additional Preferred Skills
Able to communicate through emails and text messages.
Available to work on Saturdays and Sundays.
Available to work at least 20 hours per week and up to 40 hours per week.
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Where did you first hear about this opportunity?
City of Durham Website
Walk in
Job fair
Employee referral
Professional organization Please list the organization in "other" box below
Internet posting Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below
Craig's List
Facebook
LinkedIn
GlassDoor
governmentjobs.com
Monster.com
Indeed.com
Employment Security Commission
Magazine/Newspaper
Other
02
If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.
03
Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.
Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
PhD or Juris Doctorate
04
Are you 18 years of age or older?
Yes
No
05
Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license? (If you have a license from a State other than North Carolina, you must be willing and able to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days of hire)
I have a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license.
I have a valid license from another State and I am willing to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days.
I do not have a valid, unrestricted driver's license.
06
How many years of direct aquatics experience do you have?
No related experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 - 2 years of experience
2 -3 years of experience
3-4 years of experience
4 years or more experience
07
Do you have "both" of these valid American Red Cross Certifications (or equivalent certifications by another nationally recognized agency which are valid at all pool facilities): (1) Lifeguarding/ First Aid/CPR/AED certification and (2) Certified Pool Operator certification
No
Yes
08
If you answered yes to #7, do you understand that if hired, you must have and maintain both of these certifications while employed in this position?
No
Yes
09
Are you available to work at least 20 hours per week and up to 40 hours per week?
No
Yes
10
Are you available to work on Saturdays and Sunday?
No
Yes
11
Are you able to communicate through emails and text messages?
No
Yes
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I . . . (check all that apply):
am available to work on June 19 and July 4, 2024.
have experience facilitating staff in-service training.
have experience lifeguarding at outdoor aquatics facilities.
have experience supervising lifeguards.
have experience with registration software like ActiveNet, or with balancing a cash register.
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Other than Lifeguard and CPO, what current aquatics certifications do you possess? If you have no certifications, indicate N/A.
Required Question