NRC - AQUATICS TRAIN COORDINATOR

Nampa Police Department; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PERSI Eligible

No Visa Sponsorship

Job summary

The NRC Aquatics Training Coordinator position at Harward Recreation Center in the City of Nampa supports development of Aquatics Training classes and programs. Reporting to the Aquatic Supervisor, the role combines office and pool environment tasks with independent judgment and community engagement.

Essential duties include supervising lifeguards, maintaining records, instructing patrons, and ensuring safety.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education, Recreation, or related field; work equivalent acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising, training, and evaluating lifeguards and instructors.
• Maintain class attendance and equipment records.
• Provide swimming instruction and enforce safety rules.
• Monitor pool safety and perform First Aid/CPR when needed.
• Help with special events and program development.

Education

High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education, Recreation, or related field

Tools

Lifeguard Certification

First Aid CPR AED Certification

Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification

Job description

NRC - Aquatics Training Coordinator

Hiring Salary Range: $22.58/hour

Department: Harward Recreation Center

Reports to: NRC Aquatics Program Supervisor

Job Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Benefits Eligible: No

PERSI Eligible: Yes

Travel Required: None

Position(s) Supervised: Headguard, Lifeguard, & Swim Instructor

Schedule: Varied times and days

*This position does not qualify for Visa Sponsorship.

POSITION SUMMARY

The principal function of an employee in this class is to assist in the development of Aquatic Training classes and Aquatic programs. The work is performed under the supervision of the Aquatic Supervisor, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with the assigned supervisor, other City employees, community and neighborhood organizations, and the general public. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office and recreational pool environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists in supervising, training, and evaluating the work performance of in the class of Lifeguard, Lifeguard/Instructor I and Head Guard, selects qualified instructors, directs training procedures, arranging meetings, discipline sessions when necessary, verifying employees on task.


• Maintains thorough and accurate records, including class attendance, equipment inventory, and other records as required.


• Works with instructors to ensure that those participating in the program or class meet the goals of the activity safely and with an ongoing interest.


• Assists with special events related to the job assigned.


• Fosters relationships with customers, coworkers, and others.


• Provides swimming instruction to patrons, including demonstrating proper stroke technique and awareness, ensuring safety of children and adults by watching for potential hazards and dangerous situations, and teaching water safety and pool rules.


• Maintains a clean and safe swimming facility, including clearing pool deck of potentially dangerous objects and vacuuming pool when necessary.


• Monitors the safety of the pool, including administering First-Aid and CPR when necessary, testing water quality and chemical balance, monitoring pool equipment, and performing minor maintenance repair as required.


• Performs life-saving and guarding duties, including assisting patrons in life threatening situations, enforcing pool rules and regulations daily for the efficient and safe operation of the pool, providing active accident prevention, and monitoring patrons to make sure they are physically capable to be in the water.


• Maintains current certifications in all required areas, and accepts responsibility for renewing certifications.


• Serves as outdoor pool manager during summer season.


• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions.


• Assumes responsibility for other duties as required or assigned.


• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.


• Responds to citizen's questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.


• Comms and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.


• Is punctual and timely in meeting requirements of performance, including attendance standards and work deadlines.


• Communicates information and states concerns in a clear and professional manner.


• Respects the opinion of others and demonstrates a reasonable relationship with employees, supervisors and others.


• Accepts and performs in a timely and effective manner changes in work assignments and/or how work is performed.


• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.


• Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.


• Understandings, encourages and carries out the principles of integrated safety management; complies with or oversees the compliance with safety policies and procedures; completes all required training; takes personal responsibility for safety.


• Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.


• Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.


• Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.


• Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.


• Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.


• Ability to effectively utilize available time for the completion of necessary job tasks.


• Ability to develop a particular skill in others to bring them up to a predetermined standard of work performance.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Preferred.


• Bachelor's Degree (four year college or technical school) or Work Equivalent, Field of Study: Physical Education, Recreation, or related field.


• 1 plus years of experience in supervisory experience or any combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.


• Ability to operate or quickly learn to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks and the ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.


• Lifeguard Certification.


• First Aid, CPR & AED Certification.


• Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification.


• Lifeguard Instructor Certification desired/required within 6 months of hire.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of swimming and lifeguard saving techniques, including instructing and disciplining unsafe pool practices.


• Thorough knowledge of basic First-Aid and CPR.


• Thorough knowledge of injury prevention and treatment.


• Thorough knowledge of stabilization of victims with spinal cord injuries.


• Ability to supervise, train and evaluate the work of others.


• Ability to remain calm and act in a professional manner at all times.


• Ability to differentiate between passive and active drowning victims.


• Ability to patiently instruct individuals on pool and water safety.


• Ability to use tact and discretion in dealing with the general public.


• Ability to address uncooperative patrons.


• Ability to swim 500 yards using a variety of swim strokes.


• Ability to retrieve objects off pool floor in timely manner.


• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.


• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language and deal with a wide range of persons.


• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions, use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions, and prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations.


• Integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The principal duties of this class are performed at a pool facility.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. A reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO STATEMENT

The City of Nampa is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

DISCLAIMER

The City has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the City reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the City may deem appropriate.

This position may be extended, or it may close before the closing date.