Recreation: Program Director, Aquatics

Town of Groton; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Groton Parks & Recreation is seeking a Program Director for Aquatics on a part-time basis. The role involves planning and implementing aquatics programs, supervising staff, and ensuring inclusive services for participants of all ages.

The position supports Saturday operations with a rate of $23.00 per hour, and the range goes up to $24.75 per hour. Candidates should have lifeguard certification and strong customer service skills, plus reporting experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with people of all ages in the discharge of duties.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to develop cooperative relationships.
• Experience evaluating programs and writing comprehensive reports.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a wide variety of aquatics programs.
• Supervise aquatics staff and manage program operations.
• Ensure inclusion and serving people with varying abilities.

Skills

Customer service

People management

Report writing

Inclusive programming

Lifeguard Certification

Job description

Program Director, Aquatics

Groton Parks & Recreation

Part-Time, Saturdays, up to 10 hours per week

Starting Rate

$23.00 / hour

Position Range

$23.00-$24.75 / hour

Position Overview

The Aquatics Program Director plans and implements a wide variety of aquatics programs, supervises aquatics staff and must have thorough understanding of a variety of aquatics programs.

Required Qualifications

Ability to work with people of all ages in the discharge of duties. Strong ability to maintain respect and discipline from participants, and to develop and maintain a cooperative relationship with associates, parents and others. Considerable experience in dealing with people in group situations and strong customer service skills. Ability to objectively evaluate program and submit comprehensive and well written reports. Ability to plan, organize, implement and supervise a series of programs and to manage operation of a facility for programs. Experience with inclusion and serving people with varying abilities.

Supervisory experience required. Lifeguard Certification and swim lesson experience strongly desired. Additional training opportunities may be offered to candidate with a strong aquatics background. Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle license.

Individuals with disabilities who will need reasonable accommodation to complete the selection process should inform the Human Resources Department on or before the application deadline. Documentation supporting the need for this accommodation may be required. Criminal background, drug testing, and driving record checks required prior to employment.

Selection Procedure

Review of applications with best qualified candidates eligible for oral examination.

The Town of Groton is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels; it is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, and encourages all individuals to apply.