Aquatic Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY

Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation is excited to add an Aquatic Supervisor to the team! This full-time position will be responsible for supervising approximately 30-40 lifeguards and other aquatic personnel including scheduling, training, and recruiting at the Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center. This role will also oversee pool operations including pool and locker room facilities, membership management, and safety and incident reports. In addition, the Aquatic Supervisor will be responsible for the maintenance of pool safety supplies and maintaining inventory of all pool equipment. The incumbent will also assist and oversee all aquatic programming at the facility, including swim meets, swim lessons and other special events. This position will work a flexible work schedule to include mornings/daytime, evenings and weekends on a rotating basis as well as serve as Manager on Duty on occasion.

By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for a similar role, in which you meet the minimum qualifications for, at other Park and Recreation locations should they become available. If you are looking to grow in your career, or transition laterally into a new role, don't miss this opportunity to apply!

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience managing aquatic staff

Starfish Aquatic Institute Certifications

Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certification

Experience conducting swim lessons and aquatic fitness classes

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provide professional recreation management plans such as scheduling and marketing; implement wholesome and constructive leisure activities such as public promotions and rentals; evaluate events; create program/event ideas; open and/or close an aquatic facility

Provide customer service; answer customer inquiries and comments; evaluate effectiveness of customer service

Supervise and evaluate assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, and disciplining; trains staff; advertise for staff vacancies; interview prospective employees; prepare employee goals and tasks; approve staff schedules; complete payroll

Makes site inspections and ensures compliance with rules, safety policies, equipment inspection and related regulations; works with County Health Department to ensure compliance

Generate and increase program and event revenue, attendance, and sponsorship; promote programs to project positive public image; seek and obtain sponsorships for televised events; prepare divisional promotional videos; coordinate media partnerships

Schedule recreational and aquatic programs, leagues, lessons, and special events

Prepare and/or review communications, memos, letters, invitations, e-mails and executive summaries

Purchase supplies and uniforms for programs; prepare purchase requisitions; ensure equipment is in good working order; schedule and oversee routine and special maintenance of equipment

Schedule regular maintenance of pool equipment and schedules outside vendor maintenance work

Ensure pools are chemically balanced

Ensure the safety of patrons and staff in and around the pools; ensure Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) criteria are met pertaining to maintenance, MSDS, chemicals, and handling

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of experience managing aquatic programs, including cash management, and recreation experience; One (1) year of Supervisory Experience

Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Combination of relevant experience and relevant education accepted?: Yes

Licenses/Certifications: Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges.; First Aid and CPR/AED; CPR for the Professional Rescuer; Lifeguard Certification; Bloodborne Pathogen; Ability to get Lifeguard Instructor certification within 6 months of hire.

Computer Skills: General knowledge in various applicable computer programs including Microsoft Office Suite

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge:

Supervisory principles

Approved water rescue methods and specific medical first aid techniques

Public safety and security

Customer and personal service

Skills:

Swimming, lifesaving and medical aid

Speaking and active listening

Judgement and decision making

Service orientation

Abilities:

Applied Learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner

Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that instills confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization

Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided

Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving forces behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs

Initiating Action: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive

Leadership Disposition: Demonstrating the traits, inclinations, and dispositions that characterize successful leaders; exhibiting behavior styles that meet the demands of the leader role

Managing Conflict: Dealing effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people

Safety Awareness: Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards

Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed

Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences

Delegating Responsibility: Allocating decision-making authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate others to maximize the organization’s and individuals’ effectiveness

Developing Others: Planning and supporting the development of individuals’ skills and abilities so that they can fulfill current or future job/role responsibilities more effectively

Facilitate Change: Encouraging others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities; facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace

Planning and Organizing: Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

In addition to a competitive salary, Mecklenburg County offers a generous benefits package which greatly increases your total compensation. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, medical bridge and pet insurance; dependent care, healthcare and commuter flexible spending accounts; health savings account; paid holiday, vacation and sick days; near site clinics for preventive care and illnesses; an employee discount program which provides discounts for retail, dining, shopping, travel, tickets and more; an employee assistance program including financial and legal counseling; access to Mecklenburg County fitness and aquatic facilities; paid family leave; tuition reimbursement; a 5% employer match on retirement savings plan contributions and a defined benefit plan for retirement

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.

Full-Time