City Of Westminster, CO Westminster , CO 80035
Posted 3 weeks ago
POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION
The Assistant Recreation Specialist
Aquatics is responsible for assisting in supervising front-line aquatics operations. Assists in the oversight of recreation programs involving coordination, planning, and supervising staff. Work involves assisting the Recreation Supervisor
Aquatics in the management of recreational programs, supervising lifeguards, and ensuring employee and guest safety in and around that natatorium. Aquatic program positions are safety-sensitive. Work schedule varies based on the facility schedule, closures, and programming, with shifts primarily focused on closing hours, weekends, and holidays. This position may work up to 24 hours per week.
The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate.
ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES
The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: Westminster's purpose is to provide core services and foster economic resilience to give our community the opportunity to thrive. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service
Pride
Integrity
Responsibility
Innovation
Teamwork).
This position supports the goals of the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department, whichenhances the quality of life for all Westminster citizens by providing diverse leisure, recreational and informational services and resources; and acquiring, developing and maintaining first-class parks, facilities, open space andrecreational trails. This position works towards the accomplishment of the Departments mission: "Together we create exceptional opportunities for a vibrant community with a commitment to nature, wellness and literacy."
Every employee is accountable to:
Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority
Communicate with customers to ensure that, where possible, they are satisfied and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback
Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision
Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city and the community; conduct self in a professional manner
Demonstrate integrity and build trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty and ethical behavior
Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner
Support/promote change; demonstrate flexibility and takes calculated risks when appropriate
Participate in personal growth opportunities and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization
Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered
Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives
Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences
GENERAL COMPETENCIES
Citywide- Every employee in this position is accountable to:
Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments
Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses and target areas for personal self-development
Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
Achieve goals, handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications
Demonstrate accountability for work and take ownership in job performance
Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product
Job Specific- Every employee in this position must be able to:
Demonstrate preventative lifeguarding and current lifeguard techniques, standards, and procedures related to rescue of drowning swimmers or any user in a distressful situation in or around the swimming pool
Maintain StarGuard Elite Lifeguard and Lifeguard Instructor Certifications
Enforce pool safety rules with staff and public
Respond calmly and effectively, and handle emergency situations, making proper judgements as to the correct course of action
Coordinate, develop, and implement recreational programs under supervision of the Recreation Specialist
Lead the lifeguard team in daily operations and tasks
Instruct aquatic classes of various types, including but not limited to swimming lessons, lifeguard training, and lifeguard in-services
Support the Hydro Systems Specialist in keeping pool operations safe and functional; demonstrate basic knowledge of pool mechanical operations and chemical testing
Operate standard office equipment such as copy machines, computers, and telephone
Work efficiently in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and RecTrac, and Outlook; type a minimum of 25 words per minute
Demonstrate knowledge of proper telephone, office, and e-mail etiquette; communicate effectively with recreation and city team
Work with the public effectively and establish effective working relationships with other employees
Support the department's guest service philosophy and the City's SPIRIT values
Leadership/Supervisory- Every employee in this position is accountable to:
Foster a participatory organizational climate that is open, positive, reinforcing, and supportive
Encourage employees to be accountable for their work and take ownership in what they do
Demonstrate leadership and courage by making or supporting decisions that reflect the organizational mission and goals even when the decision may be unpopular to some
Demonstrate collaboration and conflict resolution skills with other departments and employees
Help employees to see the value of developing their skills, and assist them in eliminating barriers to their development; encourage employees to step outside their comfort zone to develop their skills
Assist Recreation Specialist in providing meaningful, timely employee feedback and appraisals, and effectively address employee performance problems
Effectively supervise, mentor, and motivate in a team environment
JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Tasks
Maintains regular and punctual attendance
Exhibit strong interpersonal communication with the aquatics team, facility team, and guests
Support and model quality internal and external guest service
Professionalism
Maintain clean and organized office spaces
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality
Lead, supervise, and maintain a high level of cleanliness
Involvement
Maintain a safe environment for guests and aquatic staff
Provide consistent coaching and correction to lifeguard staff
Monitor and manage lifeguard rotations to accommodate any number of swimmers for optimal safety
Monitor and oversee activities in the swimming pool areas to prevent drowning injuries or accidents
Provide all duties required as a certified lifeguard including rescues, activating the emergency action plan, providing first aid and/CPR care, etc.
Complete timely and accurate incident, accident, and save reports
Inventory supplies, orders, and equipment
Supervising
Assist with daily operations of recreation programs, equipment, and facilities
Work closely with the other aquatics team members and Hydro Systems Specialist to test pool water make necessary chemical or mechanical adjustments, and maintain pool equipment
Ensure daily chemical testing, cleaning and statistical checklists are completed
Monitor circulation, filtration, and water/HVAC flow
Assist the Hydro Systems Specialist in ensuring safe and balanced water; provide water testing, basic mechanical adjustments, and water calibrations as instructed
Programming
Assist the Recreation Specialist
Aquatics in programming and scheduling the natatorium
Schedule or assist in scheduling aquatic staff to meet usage patterns and safety requirements of pool area
Spend majority of your daily shift on or around the pool deck
Scheduled in lifeguard rotations
Assist with RecTrac, program management, and contacting participants/guests as needed
Teaching
Coordinate and conduct in-service trainings for lifeguard and aquatic staff
Teach specified classes such as CPR, AED, first aid, lifeguard training, progressive swim lessons
Prepare lesson plans as needed; ensure instructor communication by overseeing progress reports, report cards, and parent evaluations
Assign instructors to appropriate levels
Recruit, train, and hire hourly/seasonal staff
Conduct staff evaluations, skill audits, and lifeguard observations
Teach classes as needed as a substitute and a regularly scheduled instructor for both aqua fitness and swim lessons
Maintains regular and punctual attendance
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City's discretion.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses and Certifications
Required:
High school diploma or GED
Must be at least 21 years of age
Experience with program administration and guest service
CPR/AED for Lifeguards certification, Basic First Aid certification, and Lifeguard Training certification
Ability to obtain StarGuard Lifeguard Instructor Certification within one year - training provided by the City.
Ability to obtain Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification within one year - training provided by the City.
Preferred:
One year of experience working in recreation/leisure services as a lead or supervisor
Some college level courses in recreation or educationor a closely related subject field
Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.
Physical Requirements
Work is physical in nature and involves:
Constant near acuity and hearing is needed to perform daily functions and communicate with patrons and staff
Constant standing, walking on uneven terrain, pool decks, and climbing stairs in a multi-level facility to observe recreation center activity and events for safety and hazards
Constant near and far acuity to observe program participants for possible troubled swimmers and safety hazards; constant hearing to be aware of troubled individuals that may be out of line of sight
Frequently lifting of fifty (50) pounds from floor to waist, thirty-five (35) pounds from floor overhead; frequent carry, push, pull fifty (50) pounds of supplies, equipment, and material up to 100 feet for event set up; Occasional carrying of up to 100 pounds of equipment, supplies and materials up to ten (10) feet
Due to the occasional use of hand tools fine motor skills along with firm grasp and frequent reaching below shoulder and overhead is needed
Occasional lifting of ten (10) pounds from floor to overhead to move equipment and supplies; occasional lifting of up to seventy-five (75) pounds from floor to chest to assist in moving furniture, equipment and patrons on backboards
Occasionally carry seventy-five (75) pounds up to fifty (50) feet and fifty (50) pounds up to 100 feet to perform emergency rescues; occasionally push/pull seventy-five (75) pounds to remove individuals from pool area in an emergency situation, set up bleachers for events and lane ropes for lap swim (Aquatics programs)
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work in this position is performed primarily indoors in an office and at recreation centers, with occasional work out of doors for seasonal programs.
In Aquatic programswork is constantly performed in a high-volume indoor pool setting with constant exposure to loud noise and wet/humid conditions; work includes periods of high activity and stress during emergency situations; sufficient physical strength, stamina, and conditioning are needed to rescue swimmers in danger of drowning who may resist rescue.
Required Materials and Equipment
Equipment used may include computers, keyboards, copy/fax machines, telephones, calculators, televisions, audio/visual equipment (DVD, CD, etc.), public service announcement equipment, small hand tools such as hammer, screwdrivers, tape measurers, and a variety of recreational equipment and maintenance tools.
In aquatics programs knowledge of lifeguard equipment to include but not limited to rescue tubes, backboards, bag valve masks, AED, whistles, chemical testing kits, basic pool chemicals, telephones, two-way radios, and megaphones; uses cleaning chemicals and cleaning equipment such as pool vacuum, hose, pressure washer, and scrubbers; operates personal computers and other standard office equipment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Background checks will include employment references and criminal history, and when applicable, credit check, driver license record, and education verification
Pre-employment drug screen and physical
Must be legally entitled to work in the United States
City Of Westminster, CO