Aquatics Facility Manager

City of Spokane; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community-focused team dedicated to providing safe and enjoyable aquatic experiences! As a vital part of the Aquatics Program, you will oversee operations at one of Spokane's aquatic centers, ensuring the safety and satisfaction of patrons. Your role includes training and supervising staff, maintaining facility standards, and fostering a welcoming environment. This part-time position offers flexibility and the opportunity to make a positive impact in the community during the summer season. If you have a passion for aquatics and enjoy working with people, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a High School Diploma/GED.
• 2+ years experience as a Lifeguard or similar role required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise operations at City Aquatic Centers and ensure safety.
• Train and evaluate staff while maintaining facility standards.

Skills

Communication Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Lifeguarding Techniques

Pool Mechanical Operations

Teamwork

Microsoft Office Suite

Stress Management

Aquatic Programming Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

FIND WORK THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE!

The City of Spokane's Aquatics Program seeks friendly and motivated team members looking for a fun way to serve the community!

Responsibilities include:

1. Supervision of overall operation, including all programs at one of six City Aquatic Centers.
2. Training, assigning, supervising, scheduling, and evaluating staff.
3. Ensuring safety of staff, participants, and patrons.
4. Ensuring that custodial and maintenance duties are performed properly and frequently enough to achieve sanitary and pleasing conditions at the facility.
5. Ensuring that facility and equipment function properly and are in good repair through staff efforts and work order requests.
6. Completing and maintaining daily records and weekly reports, and other paperwork as required.
7. Ensuring that the public is handled effectively and with consideration using good public relations skills.

This position has ultimate responsibility for ensuring that all facility operations are conducted in a safe and healthful manner. Schedule flexibility granted as needed by Aquatics Supervisor.

Part-time up to 40 hours per week. Season typically runs June through August, with training beginning mid-May.

The following Responsibilities and Requirements are functions the individual who holds or desires the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age at time of appointment
• High School Diploma/GED
• At least 2 years employed as a Lifeguard or similar position
• Possess a valid government issued ID and Social Security Card
• Required to submit to background check

DESIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:

• Excellent communication skills and decision-making skills
• Thorough knowledge and application of facility characteristics and lifeguarding techniques as well as pool mechanical operations.
• Ability to work as a team member while encompassing supervisory responsibilities
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and computers
• Ability to maintain composure and delegate duties in high stress situations
• Knowledge of American Red Cross and other aquatic related programming

NEED OR DESIRE WATER SAFETY TRAINING AND/OR CERTIFICATION COURSES?

Check out these courses!

Catalog - Spokane Parks & Recreation (rec1.com)

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status.