If you're looking for a fun and challenging seasonal aquatics position with an opportunity for professional growth, this might be the position for you!

Our small-but-mighty team of park professionals is in search of an Aquatic Supervisor to redevelop and implement a public swimming lesson program, which is held seasonally on the shores of beautiful Lake Chelan. If you've ever wanted to make a life-long impact on an amazing community, this is your chance!

As the Manson Parks Aquatic Supervisor, you will redevelop our community's beloved Free Swim Lesson program. This program has served thousands of children and adults, and we're looking for an experienced and energetic person to redevelop it from the ground up! Duties include, but are not limited to, program conception, curriculum development, hiring and training of instructors and lifeguards (certain training may be provided), staff supervision, scheduling, evaluation, compliance, and execution of program. Lifeguarding and related rescue duties may be required, in addition to accident prevention and rule enforcement.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

-Hire, evaluate, train, and coach Aquatics staff

-Develop the Free Swim Lessons program, including program curriculum, registration, scheduling, and all communications

-Ensure proper certifications are maintained for self and staff

-Enforce rules and regulations in swimming area and park to maintain safety and order

-Provide immediate assistance to program registrants in danger of drowning or in distress

-Provide CPR and administer First Aid when necessary

-Complete incident reports as needed

-Facilitate daily maintenance and set-up/take-down of rescue equipment

-Monitor weather conditions as they pertain to guest and staff safety

-Hold and document monthly safety meetings for Aquatics staff

-Establish and communicate job performance expectations for Aquatics staff

-Participate in District-approved meetings and media interviews as needed

-Inventory program-related equipment and supplies

-Regularly communicate with Director and Maintenance staff to ensure smooth overall operations

-Maintain knowledge of changing federal, state, and local rules and regulations as they apply to Aquatics

-Notify Director and local law enforcement of disturbances, emergencies, and unsafe conditions whenever necessary

-Assist with general facility maintenance and cleaning if necessary

-Maintain exceptional rapport with park visitors, staff, and program participants

-Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Abilities, & Skills

Aquatics Supervisor must possess and demonstrate the ability to:

-Swim 500 yards without resting

-Tread water for 2 minutes

-Quickly make decisions under pressure

-Quickly identify hazards

-Take charge while remaining calm in times of emergency

-Concentrate for long periods of time and with frequent distractions

-Consistently act in a professional and respectful manner

-Maintain confidentiality

-Perform rescues under difficult and varying conditions

-Motivate staff and provide constructive criticism

-Accept and provide constructive criticism

-Hear and distinguish sounds and noises under loud and varying circumstances

-Speak loudly to gain attention of patrons and staff

Requirements

-3 years Lifeguarding experience

-5 years supervisory experience

-2 or more years of leadership in aquatics, camps, recreation, and/or community services, with progressively increasing responsibilities.

-Must pass background check

Required Certifications (must possess or have the ability to obtain prior to start of

employment)

-Waterfront Lifeguarding with Deep Water Certification

-First Aid/CPR*/AED

Preferred Certifications

-Water Safety Instructor (if following Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Program)

-Water Safety Instructor Trainer (if following Red Cross Learn-to-Swim

Program)

-Lifeguard Management

*Acceptable CPR Certifications include The American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer or The American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Health Care Provider.

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that

must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

-Employees can expect to push, pull, lift and/or carry 20 pounds (regularly), 40 pounds (infrequently), and 100lbs+ (rarely).

-Position requires extended periods of walking, sitting, and swimming, with brief periods of running.

-Employees must use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or manipulate objects; and reach up with hands and arms.

-Specific vision requirements are close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

-Must be able to use stairs and climb up and down ladders and lifeguard chairs.

-Proficient swimming ability and endurance.

-Must be physically able to perform the proper application of rescue and First Aid techniques.

-Must maintain minimum fitness level required to pass swim tests.

-Must be in good physical and mental health, capable of meeting the demands set forth above.

Other

Employees are required upon hire to sign a drug-free workplace agreement and an agreement

not to use tobacco products, in any form, while on the job.

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to

describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required,

and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive list of work

requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

***Manson Park and Recreation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to

select the best-qualified person for each position. No employee of the District will discriminate

against an applicant for employment, or a fellow employee, because of race, creed, color,

religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, or physical/mental disability. This policy applies to

all employment practices and personnel actions, including advertising, recruitment, testing,

screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, and other forms of compensation or overtime.*