Recreation Program Supervisor - Aquatics

Consolidated Municipality of Carson City; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Consolidated Municipality of Carson City is seeking a qualified Recreation and Aquatic Services Supervisor to plan, develop and oversee a broad spectrum of community programs, facilities and staffing. The role involves budgeting, grants administration and ensuring safety through lifeguarding and CPR/AED certifications.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of professional recreation/aquatic supervision experience, or an equivalent combination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of professional recreation/aquatic supervision with planning/administration experience, or equivalent
• Experience with program planning, administration and evaluation
• Mandated reporter knowledge per Nevada statutes

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and supervise recreation, sports, cultural and aquatic programs
• Develop and administer budget and grants for facilities and activities
• Supervise staff and schedule facility reservations
• Promote programs and prepare reports on facility usage and program effectiveness
• Ensure safety, lifeguarding, CPR/first aid, and related trainings for staff
• Coordinate with agencies for facility use and public outreach

Skills

Recreation program planning

Aquatic program planning

Staff supervision

Budgeting & grants

Public engagement

Safety and lifeguarding

Program evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation or related field

3 years professional recreation/aquatic supervision

Job description

Under general supervision, plans, organizes and supervises recreation, sports, cultural and aquatic related programs and activities.

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for assigned facility, programs and activities.
• Plans, develops, implements, promotes and directs a broad spectrum of recreational and/or aquatic programs, activities and services centered on one or multiple community facilities.
• Assists in preparing and administering the budget for assigned facility, programs and activities; assists in developing and administering grants.
• Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of assigned staff.
• Schedules and coordinates facilities reservations and rentals by private individuals and groups; instructs groups in rental and usage requirements; communicates with outside agencies to secure the use of satellite facilities.
• Oversees the receipt and recording of funds for facility and program participation.
• Recommends selection of staff; trains staff in work procedures; administers discipline as required.
• Creates promotional information for recreational programs.
• Prepares a variety of periodic and special reports related to facility usage and associated recreation and cultural programs and activities.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of programs and makes modifications as required.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Surveys the facility or program area to determine recreation needs and plans and implements programs to satisfy these needs.
• Uses a variety of standard office equipment in the performance of the work; drives a personal or City vehicle in the performance of the work.
• Promotes good relationships with neighborhood and community groups and other agencies.
• Maintains a variety of records; makes periodic and special reports of work performed.
• Supervises part-time staff; is well versed in lifeguarding concepts such as patron surveillance, in-water rescues, rules enforcement, first aid, CPR/AED use and performing all lifeguarding tasks as needed.
• Leads or directs swimming lessons including assigning staff teach assignments, updating the swimming lessons program with the most up to date teaching methods, and assisting in scheduling sessions on a seasonal basis.
• Performs or directs the performance of basic tasks associated with caring for pools, splash parks, and their associated facilities.
• Safely enters and exits pools of various depths in the performance of aquatic facility oversight, staff supervision, and emergency response duties are required.
• Opens and/or closes aquatic facilities including but not limited the Carson Aquatic Facility and other aquatic attractions under Carson City Recreations’ purview.
• Performs or assigns such duties as; ensuring the cleanliness of facilities, water tests, and maintaining chemical levels in aquatic facilities
• Creates and monitors regular schedules for aquatic facilities
• Leads or schedules, with the appropriate agency, periodic trainings for staff including but not limited to: cash handling, sexual harassment, mandatory reporting, CPR, AED, First Aid, swim lessons, lifeguarding, and in-water skills trainings.
• Coordinates with other municipal and state agencies to maintain a progressive safety oriented mindset.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree; AND three (3) years of professional level recreation and/or Aquatic facility or community supervision which has included recreation and/or Aquatic program planning and administration experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

Special Note: This position, along with other child care providers, are one of many groups of professionals required to report known or reasonable suspicion of abuse and/or neglect of children in their care and are considered mandated reporters as outlined in Nevada Revised Statutes.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

Certificates must be obtained within six months of appointment.

• Valid Driver’s License.
• American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification orequivalent from a nationally recognized agency
• American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, and First Aid Certificationor equivalent from a nationally recognized agency
• American Red Cross Administering Emergency Oxygen Certificationor equivalent from a nationally recognized agency
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certificationor equivalent from a nationally recognized agency
• Mandated Reporting: Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect.

Preferred Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification or equivalent from a nationally recognized agency
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification or equivalent from a nationally recognized agency
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Trainer or equivalent from a nationally recognized agency

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Principles and practices of recreation/Aquatic program planning, development, implementation and administration.
• Aquatic facility management, including scheduling, maintenance and security.
• Principles, practices and methods of leisure service or community recreation need assessments and program evaluation.
• Public recreation/cultural trends and community needs and resources.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including selection, work planning, organization, performance review and evaluation, and employee training and discipline.
• Rules, regulations and ordinances pertaining to recreation and/or Aquatic programs and facilities.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Financial record keeping practices.
• Basic budgetary practices and terminology.
• Principals of water chemistry, chlorination, and PH balancing.
• Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR, AED administration procedures.

• Planning, organizing, assigning, directing, reviewing and evaluating the work of assigned staff.
• Selecting, motivating, and evaluating staff and providing for their training and professional development.
• Developing and implementing program and project goals, objectives, procedures and work standards.
• Planning, organizing and implementing multi-faceted recreation and/or cultural programs and activities.
• Performing technical and trades skills; use of technical, hand and power tools; safety procedures associated with activities.
• Exercising sound independent judgment within general procedural guidelines.
• Preparing clear, concise and complete reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
• Teaching effective lifeguarding and water safety classes.
• Leading effective staff trainings.
• Providing swim instruction to a wide variety of students.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Under General Supervision- Incumbents at this level are given assignments and objectives that are governed by specifically outlined work methods and a sequence of steps, which are explained in general terms. The responsibility for achieving the work objectives, however, rests with a superior. Immediate supervision is not consistent, but checks are integrated into work processes and/or reviews are frequent enough to ensure compliance with instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to work in a typical aquatics/theatre/recreation setting, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; capability to safely enter and exit pools of various depths as required during facility operations and aquatic supervision duties; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Work is subject to performance with exposure to inclement weather conditions.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. Unclassified employees are “At Will” and as such, may be terminated at any time for any reason, or no reason.

2. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

3. Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.

4. Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.

5. New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation and a drug screen. The fee associated with the background check and drug test must be paid by the employee prior to beginning employment. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and drug screen.

6. This position is required to make a report in accordance with Nevada Revised Statute 432B.220, if, in his or her professional or occupational capacity, he or she knows or has reasonable cause to believe that a child has been abused or neglected.

7. Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 775.887.2103 or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at www.uscis.gov.