RECREATION DIRECTOR II (SWIM)

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; In loco; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Vacation days and holidays

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Career development

Descrizione del lavoro

City and County of Honolulu is seeking a Recreation Director II (Swim) for the Waialua Complex. The role plans, organizes, and directs a comprehensive aquatic program across municipal facilities, ensuring safe, engaging activities for all ages.

You will recruit and supervise staff, manage budgets, evaluate performance, and coordinate events and special activities. Evening, holiday, and weekend work may be required as part of disaster response and community service.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in recreation, physical education, education or related field.
• Work experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis, with proper documentation.
• Education must be met at the time of application; foreign credentials may require evaluation.

Mansioni

• Develop and coordinate aquatic programs for all ages and organize events and competitions.
• Assess needs, set goals, and adjust offerings based on feasibility and demand.
• Recruit, train, and supervise staff including instructors and lifeguards.
• Evaluate program performance using feedback and statistics to improve services.
• Assist with budgets, enforce rules, and develop policies and procedures.
• Transport supplies or participants using department vehicles.

Conoscenze

Program development

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Event coordination

Transportation

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in recreation/related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Position Information

"Make a splash in your community—lead safe, fun, and engaging aquatic programs"

The Department of Parks and Recreation, Park Maintenance and Recreation Services Division, is hiring one (1) Recreation Director II (Swim) position located at the Waialua Complex. The position independently performs professional work in planning, organizing, and directing a comprehensive aquatic program at one or more municipal aquatic facilities.

What You Will Do

• Develop and coordinate aquatic programs for all ages (tiny tots, seniors, exercise, and water sports) while organizing special events and competitive swim activities.
• Assess community needs and plan programs by researching interest, setting program goals, and adjusting offerings based on feasibility and demand.
• Recruit, train, and supervise staff, including instructors and lifeguards, to ensure safe and effective program delivery.
• Evaluate program performance using participant feedback and statistics to improve services and outcomes.
• Support facility operations and compliance by preparing budget recommendations, enforcing departmental rules, developing policies/procedures.
• Transport supplies or participants using department vehicles.

Special Working Conditions

• May be required to work evenings, holidays, and weekends.
• Will serve as a Disaster Response Worker during declared emergencies.

Enjoy excellent employment benefits

• generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays)
• comprehensive health coverage
• retirement plan
• career development
• much more

Additional Job Information

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non‑citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

Education Requirement

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in recreation, physical education, education or a related field.

Substitution: Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year‑for‑year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree.

For Example

• Four (4) years of professional work experience, in any occupation, may substitute for a general bachelor's degree.
• Four (4) years of general work experience (does not need to be professional level) in recreation may substitute for a general bachelor's degree.

The education requirement must be met at the time of application. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at an accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, proper documentation, e.g., a foreign credential evaluation (FCE), must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.

Education Verification

Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.

Experience Requirement

One (1) year of professional experience in planning, organizing, and directing recreational activities.

Substitution: A Master's degree in recreation, physical education, or education from an accredited university will substitute for the one (1) year of required experience.

The Master's degree in recreation, physical education, or education must be met at the time of application. Please refer to the above Education Requirement section for education verification requirements.

License Requirement

Prior to appointment, possession of a valid:

• Driver's license (automobile/Type 3).
• American Red Cross First Aid Certificate or equivalent; and
• Either an American Red Cross or American Heart Association Adult, Child, and Infant CPR and AED Certificate, to include care for choking and obstructed airway, or equivalent.

Prior to completion of probation, possession of a valid:

• American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certificate or equivalent;
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certificate or equivalent;
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate or equivalent;
• American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor Certificate or equivalent;
• American Red Cross Adult, Child, and Infant CPR and AED Instructor Certificate, to include care for choking and obstructed airway, or equivalent; and
• Department of Parks and Recreation van certificate.

The above certificates and licenses must be maintained on a current basis thereafter as a condition of employment.

Examination Process

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy/vacancies and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job‑related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.