AQUATICS ASSISTANT MANAGER (Assistant Recreation Center Manager) - Range 10 / AMEA

Municipality of Anchorage; Alaska (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in community services is seeking an Assistant Aquatic Manager to oversee aquatic facilities. This role involves training lifeguards, managing water safety programs, and ensuring the safety of patrons at pools and waterfronts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in lifeguarding, excellent communication skills, and the ability to maintain pool operations. Join a dedicated team committed to providing safe and enjoyable aquatic experiences for the community. If you are passionate about water safety and have the necessary certifications, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference!

Qualifications

• 2 years lifeguard experience and 1 year as swim instructor required.
• Must possess various certifications by time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage lifeguard programs and instruct water safety classes.
• Ensure safety of all persons utilizing aquatic facilities.

Skills

Lifeguarding

Water Safety Instruction

First Aid

CPR for Professional Rescuers

Pool Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in Physical Education or related field

Tools

Pool Filtration Systems

Cash Register

Job description

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the AMEA.

DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation
HOURS OF WORK: Hours vary; Monday through Friday; 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
LOCATION: West High School, Bartlett Pool & Dimond Pools

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Aquatic Supervisor, the Assistant Aquatic Manager trains and leads lifeguards and oversees the program and operation of the Municipality of Anchorage aquatic facilities including all pools and waterfront lakes. This position is responsible for ensuring the safety of all persons utilizing the aquatic venue. Responsibilities include:

1. Managing lifeguard programs and instructing all levels of water safety and first aid classes.
2. Maintaining and monitoring pool filtration and chemical feed systems.
3. Cleaning facilities, operating equipment, and performing minor repairs.
4. Cashiering, filling out forms, generating reports, and maintaining facility records as assigned.
5. Assigning duties to various aquatic facilities as directed by the Aquatic Superintendent or designee.
6. Performing other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and two (2) years lifeguard experience and one(1) year as a swim instructor.

OR

Associate's Degree in Physical Education, Recreational Sports, or a related discipline and one(1) year of experience as a swim instructor.

Must possess the following licenses and certifications by the time of hire:

• Valid State of Alaska driver's license and satisfactory driving record at time of hire.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training/First Aid Certification at time of hire.
• American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Professional Rescuers at time of hire.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification at time of hire.
• American Red Cross Automatic Emergency Defibrillator certification at time of hire.
• Certified Pool/Spa Operator Certification or Aquatic Facility Operator Certification at time of hire.

Preference will be given to Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) employees.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska driver's license and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaska driver's license was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation. Accordingly, it will be necessary for the selected applicant to provide certain identification information and be fingerprinted. Fingerprint cards must be dated within 30 days from date requested. The processing fee of $47.00 plus the cost of being fingerprinted (variable), is the responsibility of the selected applicant and must be accomplished before beginning work.

Military Service Interview Preference:

Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214 or other relevant documentation showing honorable discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Application Process:

Once applicants click the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account or create an account. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.

The MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA. For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at [phone].