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City Of Glenwood Springs Aquatics Specialist - Safety and Maintenance in Glenwood Springs, Colorado
POSITION SUMMARY:
Assist in supervising daily Aquatic Center operations to include maintenance, programming, and personnel. Provides direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for staff while on shift. Maintain safe swimming conditions in the pool, on deck, and surrounding areas. Create a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Performs lifeguard duties to include but not limited to monitor activities in and near the water through patron surveillance, prevent injuries by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations and behaviors, recognize and respond quickly and effectively to all emergencies, administer first aid and CPR including using an AED, enforce facility rules and regulations and educate patrons. Assists Aquatic Supervisor in developing, promoting, implementing, supervising, and evaluating all aquatic programs. Assists with scheduling of lifeguards and/or program instructors. Provides supervision and customer service during program start, runtime, and end. Assists with organizing and leading staff in-services. Assists with supervision of part-time aquatics staff. Teaches swim lessons. Works as a team with other lifeguards, facility staff, and management. Tests the pool water chemistry. Assists patrons by performing safety orientations, administering swim tests, fitting lifejackets, and other duties. Performs pool and mechanical room maintenance & cleaning. Maintains records to include but not limited to shift reports, chemical test, progress reports, and incident reports. Performs opening duties, closing duties, and facility safety checks and inspections.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrate strong customer service skills. Ability to work independently, as well as in a group atmosphere and demonstrate leadership. Must be detail oriented, accurate, and have strong communication skills. Must possess a positive attitude with excellent time management skills. Possess strong organizational skills. Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Use good judgment, take initiative, and respond diplomatically and professionally to issues.
EDUCATION, TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
Necessary:
Must be at least 18 years of age or older. Must have current American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certification or equivalent. If hired must bridge to American Red Cross. American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification (WSI) or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire. Desired:
Possession of or ability to obtain American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification and Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) within 6 months of hire. Previous experience teaching American Red Cross Watery Safety programs/swimming lessons preferred.
POSITION REPORTS TO: Aquatics Supervisor
DIRECT REPORTS ASSIGNED: 1-30
JOB LOCATION: Community Center, 100 Wulfsohn Rd, Glenwood Springs, CO
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
CATEGORY: Full-time
HOURS: 40 hours per week