Aquatic Attendant

The Aquatic Attendant performs entry-level work, with close supervision, and has a limited level of discretion. The position is responsible for patron safety, order, and discipline at the assigned location by enforcing rules and regulations, collecting fees, and providing excellent customer service. Prefer applicants to be available for the entire summer season. Work hours include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed for program operation.

• Must have reliable transportation to and from work shifts.
• Must be available to work irregular hours and at various intervals, including weekends, holidays and evening hours.
• Provides strict but courteous enforcement of all park rules and regulations and reports incidents to manager on duty or Recreation/Aquatic Coordinator.
• Keeps accurate counts of the number of pool patrons entering and exiting the facility.
• Tracks individual transactions by using cash register and point of sale system.
• Collects admission fees from pool patrons and accurately gives change.
• Tabulates daily receipts and counts closing money.
• Completes all necessary forms for daily operation and closing procedures.
• Ensures that all money and valuables are kept secure.
• Assists with facility cleanliness, appearance, and reports maintenance needs.
• Assists Recreation/Aquatics Coordinator with aquatic events.
• Supervises and enforces splash park rules.
• Maintains organized work and records environment.
• Provides excellent customer service to all park patrons and fellow employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

• Must be a minimum of 16 years old by May 25 of the current year.
• Must be enrolled in high school OR have a high school diploma or its equivalent.

• First Aid and CPR/AED certification is required within the first 30 days of hire.

• Cash handling experience.
• Point-of-Sale system experience.
• Current First Aid and CPR/AED certification.

• Knowledge and competency of facility specific emergency procedures.
• Ability to function effectively under direct supervision and to develop effective working relationships with fellow employees and the public.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to receive directions and to follow oral and written instructions.
• Exhibit professional work habits including reliability, dependability, creativity, and demonstration of enthusiasm for the job.
• Must be available to work irregular hours and at various intervals, including weekends, holidays and evening hours.
• Must be able to work well with people of all ages and dispositions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally loud.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.