Manager on Duty - Aquatics

Under general supervision, the Aquatics Manager on Duty will perform regular and routine duties in the day-to-day aquatic operations of the Erie Community Center and Town-owned aquatic parks and amenities.

Our Aquatics area at the Erie Community Center is cherished by our community and we are looking for people who are ready to ensure our patrons have a fun and safe experience.

ANTICIPATED WORK SCHEDULE:

Part-time to include early mornings, nights, and weekends as needed; not to exceed 130 hours/month on average.Schedule may vary depending on program specific needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manager Duties

• Assists the Coordinator, Assistant Coordinator-Aquatics, and Aquatic Specialist in performing daily duties of aquatic operations.
• Acts as the Manager on Duty. Responsible for opening and/or closing the pool.
• Ensures aquatic facility is ready for normal daily use including pump room and chemical checks, stocking safety supplies, and performing safety checks.
• Provides exceptional guest service and provides accurate and up to date information regarding the pool and department.
• Ensures the safety of guests and program participants by enforcing all rules and policies.
• Maintains constant alertness and awareness of patron activities to minimize exposure or threat of incident or accident.
• Remains composed and makes sound judgments in any emergency or non-emergency situation. Responds to emergency situations and performs water rescues, administers first aid, CPR and other medical attention as needed and completes incident reports.
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of pool and vicinity including but not limited to decks, walls, windows, equipment, locker rooms, pool, hot tub, spray garden. Responsible for adjusting chemical levels, changing filter baskets, and draining/filling/backwashing hot tub.
• Conducts safety inspections on pool, spa, slide, deck, furniture, play structure, pump room, and prepare appropriate recommendations.
• May assist with training staff. Attends and participates in staff meetings, skill checks, and trainings.
• Completes a variety of paperwork including maintenance of daily records relating to patron usage, incidents, rescues, water quality, water temperature and chemical testing procedures.
• Maintains frequent communications with staff. Reports issues or concerns with inventory, facility conditions, policies and incidents to supervisory staff as needed.
• Sets up rotations to ensure optimal coverage of lifeguard assignments.
• Completes lifeguard shift evaluations and administers red cap drills.

Other/Miscellaneous

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  Perform other related duties as assigned.

  
  

Town Wide Expectations/Duties

• Serve as a professional ambassador of the Town by maintaining a professional image, a team-based collaborative approach, and high ethical standards.
• Inspect facilities and program areas to ensure a safe environment. Report safety concerns as needed.
• Interpret, communicate, and enforce all Department, Town, County, State and Federal policies and procedures within areas of program responsibility.
• Complete all required safety trainings in a timely manner and ensures staff compliance.
• Develop and accomplish goals and objectives to support the Department and Town mission.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of related aquatics experience preferred.

A combination of education and experience may be considered.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS

• CPR, First Aid and AED certification
• Current Lifeguarding certification or ability to obtain within three months of employment
• Administering Emergency Oxygen and suctioning certifications
• Blood Borne Pathogen certification
• CPRA pump room orientation when class is available

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Knowledge of: To perform this job successfully, an individual must demonstrate basic knowledge of the principles, practices, trends and methods of recreational aquatics operations and programming in a community setting. Knowledge of guidelines and regulations related to Department, Town, County, State, and Federal policies, and procedures also required.

Skills in: Providing outstanding customer service to a diverse guest population; positive and professional working relationships with all Town staff and the community, may include instruction, communication of rules and regulations and enforcing policies; time management; presenting verbal and written information; the use of standard office equipment, computers, and various software programs; problem solving; following and enforcing all rules, regulations and policies; recognizing safety hazards and sanitation issues and notify supervisors; safely operate a variety of recreation related equipment; remaining composed in emergency situations and working effectively under stressful circumstances; performing CPR, First Aid, and AED to level of certification.

Environmental Factors:

Work is performed in a standard recreational pool environment. Work may involve competing demands and performing multiple tasks.

Physical Factors:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit or stand for extended periods of time and occasionally move aquatics equipment of 20lbs or more.

BENEFITS:

Part-Time employees receive the following benefits:

• Free membership to the Erie Community Center
• Access to the Town's Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Colorado Sick Leave (1 hour of accrued, paid leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year)

Eligible part-time employees may participate in the following additional benefits:

• Robust Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Plans
• Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub
• Employer sponsored wellness program, including employee-based fitness classes

EEOC: The Town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct, which has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual's work performance or creating a severe, intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. This provision applies to all employees, including directors, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as residents, members of all boards and task force groups, contractors, vendors, consultants, etc.