City of Manchester Job Description

Job Title: Aquatics Manager

Department: Parks and Recreation 

Reports to: Parks and Recreation Director 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

The position is under the direction of the Parks and Recreation Director. Plans, administers, and directs aquatics programs for the Parks and Recreation Department by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate staff. These aquatics duties include but are not limited to: supervise cleaning, balancing pool chemicals, maintaining proper water levels, train lifeguards, upholding safety standards in the aquatics area, and provide aquatic programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Studies and analyzes recreational needs and resources to produce a variety of programs for the aquatics area
• Develops short- and long-term goals and objectives with the Parks and Recreation Director
• Leads recreational programs to individuals and/or groups through personal participation, teaching, and staff assignments
• Conducts or supervises daily cleaning of pools, deck, and locker rooms
• Backwashes the aquatic filter systems
• Adds chemicals in prescribed amounts to balance water chemistry
• Maintains daily records pertaining to chemical levels, water temperature, water levels, and safety protocols
• Collaborates with public health department concerning health codes
• Develops program schedules and coordinates with other staff members and maintenance staff
• Trains or provides training for lifeguards and water safety instructors
• Develops work schedules for lifeguards and water safety instructors
• Develops advertising media to promote aquatics events, programs, and operational hours
• Recommends purchases of necessary equipment, services, and chemicals from outside vendors to the Parks and Recreation Director
• Inputs aquatic programs in recreation software 
• Assist with budgeting, setup, implementation, cleanup, and evaluation of special events, programs, and activities.
• Aid in securing sponsorships for special events, programs, and activities
• Coordinates and/or attends meetings with organizations that utilize the aquatic facilities
• Supervises recreation center and part-time staff when assigned
• Drive van/bus for programs and special events
• Works front desk when needed
• Other duties may be assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises aquatic staff to include but not limited to lifeguards and water safety instructors
• Act in building supervisor role as needed overseeing part-time staff.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in recreation, physical education, or related field from an accredited college or university is preferred
• Or High School Diploma or GED from an accredited high school with two years’ work experience; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must have good computer skills and ability to learn new software applications. Bilingual skills a plus. Customer service experience. Accuracy in accounting for transactions. Must be able to answer phones in a clear and concise manner. Must be able to communicate to the public in a polite and reasoned manner.

• Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents and emails such as those pertaining to safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must be able to communicate to the public in a polite and reasoned manner.

• Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. The ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

• Reasoning Ability

Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• CPR, First Aid, AED, and other required trainings to be lifeguard certified are required or able to be obtained within six months of hire date
• Water Safety Instructor certification is preferred
• Aquatic Facility Operator or Commercial Pool Operator is preferred
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Obtain F Endorsement on driver’s license within six months of hire date

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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 made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to stand and/or sit for long periods of time
• Must be able to reach and/or lift objects above head level
• The employee will operate light duty vehicles
• Must be able to routinely lift 50 pounds
• Intermittently sitting, standing, stopping, kneeling, and walking is required
• Must be able to tolerate aquatic facilities that are sanitized by chlorine

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Will have to work and/or communicate with the public in a polite, courteous, professional, and reasoned manner
• Maybe exposed to infectious diseases and/or blood-borne pathogens
• Evening, weekend, and holiday hours may be required

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