Aquatics Supervisor

City of Boynton Beach; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Boynton Beach seeks an Aquatics Center Supervisor responsible for overseeing daily operations of the Aquatics Center. This role includes staff supervision, budget management, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining a safe environment for patrons. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience in aquatics management and hold necessary certifications.

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits

Training and certification opportunities

Retirement plan options

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years full-time experience in aquatics facility operation and supervision.
• Must possess and maintain valid lifeguard training certifications.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and procedures related to aquatics.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and evaluates staff performance, conducts training, and ensures adherence to safety protocols.
• Develops and implements division budgets while monitoring expenditures.
• Performs lifeguarding duties and provides essential first aid.

Skills

Supervision

Budget Administration

Safety Management

Lifeguarding

Education

Bachelor's degree in parks and recreation, administration, physical education or related field

Tools

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) Certification

Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certification

Job description

The purpose of this classification is to supervise day-to-day operations of the City’s Aquatics Center, including staff supervision, trainings, lifeguard functions, budget preparation, special projects, and other administrative functions.

The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals; conducts interviews and makes hiring recommendations; administers performance tests to prospective employees.

Coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with assigned staff, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise.

Ensures compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.

Consults with Recreation Manger or other officials to review division operations/activities, review/resolve problems, receive advice/direction, and provide recommendations.

Supervises day-to-day operations of the City’s Aquatics Center; prepares work orders to coordinate maintenance issues; assists manager with long-/short-term planning and capital improvement projects.

Assists in developing and implementing division budget; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget.

Assists in coordinating staff training activities; monitors training and certification of pool staff; organizes training activities.

Performs lifeguard functions and monitors swimming areas; monitors safety and welfare of pool visitors, swimmers, and other individuals; ensures compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and safety guidelines; cautions swimmers regarding unsafe areas, conditions, or activities; assists in locating missing persons; handles situations involving excessive noise, disruptive behavior, potential violence, or other problems; monitors crowd activities and initiates crowd control as needed; takes appropriate disciplinary action to maintain a peaceful environment. Conducts and/or assists with water rescues of swimmers in danger of drowning; administers basic life support (CPR) and first aid as needed; obtains emergency medical assistance when necessary; coordinates medical/rescue responses with emergency medical personnel.

Assists in processing financial transactions; counts and balances revenues; forwards revenues as appropriate. Purchases and maintains inventory of items, to include, but are not limited to, equipment, supplies, chemicals, uniforms, and concession items.

Provides education and information to the public regarding pool safety, drowning prevention, policies, procedures, or other issues.

Processes timecards and payroll documentation; develops work schedules to ensure adequate coverage; monitors attendance records.

Reports accidents or injuries; completes incident reports or reviews incident reports completed by subordinate staff; submits incident reports to supervisor.

Conducts or assists with special projects as assigned.

Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, performance evaluations, payroll documents, schedules, incident reports, statistical reports, or other documents.

Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, job applications, timecards, incident reports, textbooks, first responder protocol, policies, procedures, manuals, catalogs, directories, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.

Operates a pressure cleaner, defibrillator, oxygen regulator, rescue equipment, medical supplies, personal computer, general office equipment, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, including the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, Internet, or other computer programs.

Maintains file system of departmental records.

Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, City officials, public safety personnel, patrons, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give/receive advice/direction.

Attends meetings as needed.

Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; participates in physical fitness training and continuing education activities; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.

May operate City vehicles for work related purposes as designated by supervisor.

Develops a system for maintaining proper chemical balance and water filtration system and ensures that all chemicals and supplies are cared for and stored in an orderly and safe manner. This includes, but is not limited to, overseeing pump room operations, balancing of chemicals, backwashing of filters, operating and maintaining pumps and chemical feeders, troubleshooting, and completing minor repairs and upgrades.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Inspects/monitors pool areas to identify potential hazards, such as dangerous debris, broken glass, or other situations which may cause injury to patrons/swimmers.

Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, or processing incoming/outgoing mail; performs minor carpentry and janitorial tasks.

Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed; Acts as a training liaison for all Department staff on first Aid/AED/CPR.

Frequently acts in the capacity of a Water Safety Instructor or Lifeguard and must be dressed in the appropriate uniform.

Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Bachelor's degree in parks and recreation, administration, physical education or related field preferred. Minimum (2) two years full-time, full-service aquatics facility operation maintenance and supervisory experience including,supervision, budget administration, and personal computer operations

Must possess and maintain valid Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Lifeguard Training Instructor and Water Safety Instructor certifications from the American Red Cross

Must possess and maintain Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) Certification or Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certification and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.

Must possess and maintain Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification or if hired without, obtain within one (1) year of employment.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Physical Ability : Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (50 pounds).

Sensory Requirements : Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, depth, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors :Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, water hazards, bright/dim light, toxic agents, disease, pathogenic substances, violence, insect bites, or rude/disruptive customers.

The City of Boynton Beach, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer.All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational qualifications).

Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA, a person has a disability if he/she has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the ADA, the City of Boynton Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE:
Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority in the City’s hiring process. Additionally, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment by the City.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.