Aquatic Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY AND DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE WORK

Develops and implements aquatic and fitness programs and activities, and supervises the activities and programs conducted at the City’s indoor and outdoor pools. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the AFC Supervisor. Supervision is exercised over subordinate personnel.

• Carries out supervisory/managerial responsibility in accordance with policies, procedures and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring and training staff; planning, assigning and directing work; establishing deadlines; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; coordinating, developing and approving staff training; approving leave requests; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Plans, organizes and implements special aquatic and fitness programs and events, including the scheduling of staff, facilities and equipment and the acquisition of supplies and services in accordance with city purchasing and personnel procedures.
• Trains and recertifies part time and seasonal employees including orientation of new employees, planning and conducting new training and recertification classes, and analyzing and evaluating programs for improvement.
• Operates the aquatic and fitness center, opens and closes the facility, safeguards cash and valuables and requisitions supplies. Monitors aquatic and fitness activities, issues equipment, interprets and enforces rules and resolves disputes.
• Greets visitors to the Aquatic and Fitness Center, explains rules, activity registrations and operations and enforces rules and regulations, handles complaints and inquiries.
• Assists in facility maintenance, building supervision and record keeping for the Aquatic and Fitness Center including upkeep and maintenance of the pools, reporting of safety hazards, and diagnosing problems.
• Assists in the preparation of public information material, flyers, signs, exhibits, news releases, ads, etc.
• Serves as a community liaison and customer service representative to citizens and guests of the facility.
• Purchases and maintains inventory of necessary aquatics supplies and equipment including researching prices and vendors, and purchasing, distributing, stocking and maintaining supplies.
• Prepares complex, routine and non-routine reports; receives, sorts, and summarizes material for the preparation of reports; prepares work reports.

• Maintains and upgrades professional knowledge, skills, and development by attending seminars and training programs and reading trade and professional journals and publications.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Recreation, Physical Education or Kinesiology, or a related field; with additional training desirable and, one year of progressively responsible related experience in an aquatic facility. Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Prince George’s County Pool Operator’s License
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification
• American Red Cross First Aid Certification
• American Red Cross Water Safety Certification preferred
• American Council on Exercise Certification required within three months of employment

• Knowledge of: The facilities, operations, equipment, and techniques used in a comprehensive aquatic and fitness recreation program.
• The operation, maintenance, and water chemistry of pools and their recirculation systems; pool and spa filtration system, chemical controllers.
• The operation and maintenance of fitness equipment including, but not limited to: exercise bikes, treadmills, ergonomic rowers, stair climbers and Nautilus weight machines.
• The aquatic and fitness programming administered by the City.
• The methods, techniques and equipment involved in organizing, conducting, operating and supervising the city’s aquatic and fitness programs.
• The philosophy and objectives of municipal recreation.
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