Aquatics and Recreation Coordinator

City of Farmers Branch; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

TMRS Pension

Vacation, Sick and Paid Holidays

4-Day Work-Week

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The City of Farmers Branch is seeking a qualified individual to coordinate aquatics classes, manage registrations, and act as HR liaison for new employees, while supporting facility operations and staff supervision.

The role requires lifeguard-related certifications and strong project management and communication skills, with on-site duties at the aquatics facilities.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of water rescue techniques, first aid, and CPR.
• Strong interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct aquatics classes and manage class enrollment and fees.
• Serve as HR liaison for onboarding, postings, and personnel actions for divisions.
• Monitor pool water quality and perform routine pool maintenance.
• Support marketing materials and staff supervision as needed.

Education

Lifeguard certification

Water Safety Instructor certification

Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO)

Lifeguard Instructor certification

Job description

Position Summary

Target Hiring Range: $59,770.44 - $66,411.60

The purpose of this position is to coordinate aquatics classes and activities for all age groups, interests, and abilities under the general supervision of the Aquatics Manager. This position also serves as the primary HR liaison for new employees and recruiting efforts, and supports other divisions as necessary.

Essential Job Functions

Essential Job Functions represents 20%-50% of working time on a regular basis, subject to the varying demand of specific functions. All functions listed below are considered essential and are expected to be completed regularly and efficiently by any incumbent. Regular, punctual and on-site attendance is essential for all functions listed below. This position will be responsible for the following:

• Effectively coordinates and conducts operational activities for the Aquatics Division, to include but not limited to:
  • Develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates aquatics classes for all age groups, interests, and abilities; monitors day-to-day operations and events, including class and membership registration and monetary transactions.
  • Coordinates and conducts training classes for lifeguard candidates. Helps coordinate and implement weekly training sessions.
  • Creates and formulates class ideas; recruits and assists in hiring class instructors; assists in class schedules and fees; prepares program information for brochure publication and registration; registers and enrolls participants; informs participants of class changes, cancellations, and refunds; evaluates class instructors and class programs.
  • Prepares and maintains attendance reports daily, weekly, and monthly for classes; prepares and maintains enrollment and class program evaluations quarterly.
  • Assist the Aquatics Manager in marketing and advertising materials for the Aquatics Center programs and events. This includes coordinating and developing flyers, emails, newsletters, and radio information; managing the printing of materials.
  • Monitor activities at the Aquatics Center, answering phones, manage customer requests, and assist guests. Provides supervisory support for the staff in the absence of the Aquatics Manager, as assigned or needed.
  • Maintains water quality in indoor and outdoor pools by monitoring chemical levels daily, adjusting chemical levels as needed, and performing routine maintenance of pumps, filter, chemical feeders and other pool components.
• Serves as the primary HR liaison for the Recreation, Aquatics and Special Events divisions, to include but not limited to:
  • Serves as the primary initiator and coordinator for all hiring-related requisitions, offers, job postings and other related functions, to include submission of items in the NEOGOV system.
  • Coordinates all new-employee onboarding paperwork, as necessary.
  • Coordinates with Human Resources on new hire orientation and appointments.
  • Processes all personnel actions for assigned divisions.
• Supports the ongoing operational maintenance of assigned facilities, to include but not limited to:
  • Monitors the use of equipment and facilities; participates in cleaning and maintaining equipment; orders supplies and equipment as needed.
  • Maintains records of training, equipment, and inventory for assigned divisions.
  • Investigates and resolves citizen complaints concerning classes, instructors, or the facility.

Other Job Functions

Other Job Functions are essential but represent less than 20% of working time on a regular basis. These are performed with less regularity but are considered essential. All functions listed below are considered essential and are expected to be completed regularly and efficiently by any incumbent.

• Contacts local businesses, individuals, and community organizations for program support and participation.
• Represents the City of Farmers Branch in a professional manner at local, regional, and state training and meetings.
• Provides support for all division special events as assigned or needed.
• Assists with Aquatics Division budget preparation and implementation.
• Performs other related duties including processing open records requests; making presentations to Boards; and serving on assigned committees.
• Other functions not specifically designated within the scope of essential functions. These extra functions will be temporary in nature and as the business necessity dictates.

Education and Experience

Required

Qualifications and Experience

• Current Lifeguard certification is required.
• Water Safety Instructor certification is required or must be able to obtain within three months of employment.
• A Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certificate is required or must be able to obtain within three months.
• Lifeguard Instructor certification is required or must be able to obtain within six months.

Preferred

• Water Safety Instructor Trainer preferred.
• Lifeguard Instructor Trainer preferred.

Background Requirements

Candidates Offered a Position Must Successfully Complete The Following

• A comprehensive criminal background check.
• Successful completion of a drug/alcohol test. This position will be subject to random testing throughout the duration of employment.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Advanced knowledge and skill in performing water rescue techniques, first aid, and CPR on all persons.
• Knowledge of aquatic programming and pool codes
• Advanced knowledge and skills in planning and conducting lifeguard training classes.
• Advanced ability to swim and perform rescue operations.
• Ability to lift and carry persons while performing rescue operations.
• Ability to stand, bend, squat, kneel, push, pull, and stoop while performing duties at the aquatics center.
• Ability to perform duties required or necessary for lifeguarding.
• Advanced skill in interpersonal communication and conflict resolution.
• Advanced skill in the de-escalation of sensitive or aggressive customer/vendor/citizen issues.
• Advanced skill in analyzing data, identifying trends and creating actionable data strategies.
• Strong project management skills and experience with project management methodologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to simultaneously coordinate multiple tasks and priorities and support multiple individuals, teams, and work groups.
• Ability to establish and maintain project schedules and balance responsibilities for multiple projects.
• Ability to maintain professional, cordial, conciliatory and facilitative communication at all times, regardless of circumstance or situation.
• Ability to continually demonstrate practical knowledge, analytical judgements and informed decision-making.
• Ability to provide technical, practical or functional knowledge related to job functions.
• Ability to effectively inform, educate, persuade or influence others related to job functions and necessary outcomes.
• Ability to communicate effectively on technical, interpersonal and professional levels to diverse audiences, communities and interest groups.
• Must have the ability to irregularly work a flexible schedule that may include weekends, evenings and holidays. Must be able to work in-office, in the field or in designated satellite environments.

The City of Farmers Branch is proud to offer a competitive benefit package to all our full-time employees. Benefits begin on your first day.

Benefits Offered Include

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• TMRS Pension
• Empower Retirement
• Vacation, Sick and Paid Holidays
• 4-Day Work-Week
• For most city positions. Ask your hiring manager for more information!
• Tuition Reimbursement

Please visit our Benefits page for more information: https://farmersbranch.attract.neogov.com/p/benefits.