The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals; conducts interviews and makes hiring recommendations; administers performance tests to prospective employees.
Coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with assigned staff, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise.
Ensures compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
Consults with Recreation Manger or other officials to review division operations/activities, review/resolve problems, receive advice/direction, and provide recommendations.
Supervises day-to-day operations of the City’s Aquatics Center; prepares work orders to coordinate maintenance issues; assists manager with long-/short-term planning and capital improvement projects.
Assists in developing and implementing division budget; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget.
Assists in coordinating staff training activities; monitors training and certification of pool staff; organizes training activities.
Performs lifeguard functions and monitors swimming areas; monitors safety and welfare of pool visitors, swimmers, and other individuals; ensures compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and safety guidelines; cautions swimmers regarding unsafe areas, conditions, or activities; assists in locating missing persons; handles situations involving excessive noise, disruptive behavior, potential violence, or other problems; monitors crowd activities and initiates crowd control as needed; takes appropriate disciplinary action to maintain a peaceful environment. Conducts and/or assists with water rescues of swimmers in danger of drowning; administers basic life support (CPR) and first aid as needed; obtains emergency medical assistance when necessary; coordinates medical/rescue responses with emergency medical personnel.
Assists in processing financial transactions; counts and balances revenues; forwards revenues as appropriate. Purchases and maintains inventory of items, to include, but are not limited to, equipment, supplies, chemicals, uniforms, and concession items.
Provides education and information to the public regarding pool safety, drowning prevention, policies, procedures, or other issues.
Processes timecards and payroll documentation; develops work schedules to ensure adequate coverage; monitors attendance records.
Reports accidents or injuries; completes incident reports or reviews incident reports completed by subordinate staff; submits incident reports to supervisor.
Conducts or assists with special projects as assigned.
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, performance evaluations, payroll documents, schedules, incident reports, statistical reports, or other documents.
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, job applications, timecards, incident reports, textbooks, first responder protocol, policies, procedures, manuals, catalogs, directories, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Operates a pressure cleaner, defibrillator, oxygen regulator, rescue equipment, medical supplies, personal computer, general office equipment, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, including the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, Internet, or other computer programs.
Maintains file system of departmental records.
Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, City officials, public safety personnel, patrons, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give/receive advice/direction.
Attends meetings as needed.
Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; participates in physical fitness training and continuing education activities; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
May operate City vehicles for work related purposes as designated by supervisor.
Develops a system for maintaining proper chemical balance and water filtration system and ensures that all chemicals and supplies are cared for and stored in an orderly and safe manner. This includes, but is not limited to, overseeing pump room operations, balancing of chemicals, backwashing of filters, operating and maintaining pumps and chemical feeders, troubleshooting, and completing minor repairs and upgrades.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Inspects/monitors pool areas to identify potential hazards, such as dangerous debris, broken glass, or other situations which may cause injury to patrons/swimmers.
Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, or processing incoming/outgoing mail; performs minor carpentry and janitorial tasks.
Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed; Acts as a training liaison for all Department staff on first Aid/AED/CPR.
Frequently acts in the capacity of a Water Safety Instructor or Lifeguard and must be dressed in the appropriate uniform.
Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
