Athletics and Aquatics Services Specialist

City of Garland; United States; Vor Ort; USD 29.000 - 37.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

City of Garland is seeking a qualified professional to develop and oversee aquatics and athletics programs, including swim lessons, leagues, and special events. You will supervise staff, manage daily operations, and assist with marketing and community engagement.

The role emphasizes safety, coordination of events, and responsive customer service, with evening and weekend hours as needed to support community programs.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and related experience.
• 1 year of related experience required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.

Aufgaben

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee aquatics and athletics programs daily.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff.
• Oversee facility operations and registrations.
• Ensure safety standards and respond to emergencies.
• Coordinate promotional materials and events.
• Respond to inquiries and resolve complaints professionally.
• Maintain records and report participation trends.
• Evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Kenntnisse

Aquatics programming

Staff supervision

Safety practices

Marketing/promotions

Customer service

CPR/AED/First Aid

MS Office

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Registration system

Jobbeschreibung

Summary Responsible for developing, coordinating, supervising, and evaluating aquatics and athletics programs, leagues, classes, and special events. Oversees daily program operations, ensures participant safety, supervises staff and instructors, and assists with marketing and promotional efforts for aquatics and athletics programs.

Pay Range: $21.02 - $27.08 (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Other duties may be assigned.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee aquatics and athletics programs on a day-to-day basis, including swim lessons, aquatic fitness, leagues, clinics, camps, and instructional programs.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise, complete payroll, and evaluate program staff.
• Oversee daily operational needs of aquatics and athletics facilities, including program registration, facility use agreements, and field reservations as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, rules, and procedures for aquatics and athletics activities; respond appropriately to emergencies and incidents.
• Teach, coach, officiate, or assist with instruction for aquatics and athletics programs as needed, based on community needs and staff availability.
• Plan and execute aquatics and athletics special events, tournaments, meets, and competitions.
• Attend monthly Special Events meeting as liaison for Aquatics/Athletics division.
• Prepare and distribute promotional materials to market aquatics and athletics programs, including flyers, schedules, brochures, digital content, photography, and graphics.
• Respond to customer inquiries, requests, and complaints; resolve difficult situations professionally and ensure timely follow-up.
• Maintain program records, participation data, and reports; evaluate programs and recommend improvements based on participation trends and community feedback.
• Evenings, weekends, and holiday hours are required based on program and facility needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• One (1) year of related experience
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education / Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration, Kinesiology, Physical Education, Sports Management, Aquatics Management, or related field
• Two (2) to three (3) years of experience in aquatics and/or athletics programming, including staff supervision

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of aquatics and athletics programming, rules, and safety practices
• Knowledge of pool operations, aquatic safety standards, and/or athletic league administration
• Knowledge of basic marketing methods and promotional strategies
• Knowledge of basic financial and cash-handling procedures
• Proficiency with computer software, including MS Office and recreation registration/reservation systems
• Ability to plan, organize, and evaluate recreation programs
• Ability to supervise, motivate, and train staff
• Ability to enforce facility rules and safety regulations consistently and fairly
• Ability to assess community needs and develop appropriate aquatics and athletics programming

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Class C Texas Driver’s License
• Jeff Eliis, Swim Instructor or equivalent CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification within six (6) months of hire
• City of Garland Defensive Driving Certification within six (6) months of hire
• Completion of FEMA 100, 200, and 700
• Preferred/Role-Specific Certifications (may be required based on assignment): Lifeguard Certification
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO)
• Coaching or officiating certifications relevant to assigned sports