Job Summary
CITY OF KINGMAN
ASSISTANT AQUATICS MANAGER - PART TIME
PARKS AND RECREATION
Year 1
$ 15.57
(HIRE IN RANGE; DOQ)
INTERVIEWS TO OCCUR MARCH 21ST - APRIL 19TH
Looking for a summer job? Consider the City of Kingman Parks and Recreation Summer Programs! We are now accepting applications for new or returning Assistant Aquatic Managers. Must be at least 18 years or older.
OVERVIEW
The City of Kingman is located in Mohave County approximately 100 miles southeast of Las Vegas and 195 miles northwest of Phoenix nestled between the beautiful Cerbat and Hualapai Mountain Ranges along historic Route 66. In 2019, Reader’s Digest named Kingman one of the “Nicest Places in Arizona” for its thoughtful residents and spirit of generosity. In addition to its small-town look and feel, the area also offers a wide range of recreational activities that include hiking, bike and ATV trails, camping, golf, beautiful parks, historical attractions, nearby lakes, and the Colorado River. With more than 400 full and part-time employees across 30 divisions, the City of Kingman provides exceptional public services to over 30,000 residents. Our focus on high-quality customer service, safety, and teamwork underpins our efforts to foster an atmosphere where citizens and businesses can thrive.
For more information about the City of Kingman, please see our Open Finance Portal, Choose Kingman Economic Development page, and our Go Kingman tourism page for more information.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Minimum Qualifications/Special Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Graduation from High School or GED equivalent
- Minimum of 18 years of age or older
- One to three (1 – 3) years of experience working with Aquatic Programs and working with the public.
- Certification in Lifeguard Training, Swim Instructor, First Aid, CPR, AED, Bloodborne Pathogens and Lifeguard Instructor certified / Swim Lesson Instructor Trainer preferred)
- Convert current certification(s) to the Red Cross program within a timely manner.
- Some previous experience supervising and leading others.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential Functions
- Assists Aquatics Manager in hiring, training, scheduling and assigning tasks/duties of aquatics staff (i.e., lifeguards, water safety instructors, and aquatic aides)
- Maintains records and prepares reports on pool activities and operation.
- Directs the cleaning, general operation, and maintenance of pool facilities.
- Assists in the direction and supervision of the staff and programs at the facility.
- Communicates effectively between the Aquatics Manager, recreation staff, employees, volunteers and the general public.
- Makes daily/weekly visits to each site and monitors all operations.
- Supervises the distribution, care, use and maintenance of all supplies and equipment.
- Works with on-site staff to establish consistent rules, discipline procedures, and organization of timely reports and records.
- Informs the Aquatics Manager and Recreation Management staff of situations and/or problems they are unable to handle, and to help resolve them.
- Assists Aquatics Manager in the overall program planning and implementation of a broad based and comprehensive Aquatics Leisure and Training program; Schedules and organizes learn to swim programs.
- Assists in the development and implementation of training and orientation sessions of other Aquatics staff.
- Continue development of leadership skill throughout the program.
- Complete all necessary reporting and recordkeeping necessary to facilitate operation and completion of individual programs (i.e., record staff hours, lesson registrations, assignments, completion of all City of Kingman reporting forms, and recording all types of daily, pass and lesson registration receipts, as well as pool reservations, purchasing, accident and incident reports).
- Promotes interest and provides information regarding aquatic programs to schools, other recreation officials, community service groups, other departments and the general public, in addition to the planning and implementation of aquatic special events.
- Acts as Aquatics Manager in the absence of same.
- Acts in capacity of lifeguard and/or water safety instructor (must possess current certifications). May act as Aquatic Aide as needed.
- Assists in maintaining on-site security and safety of participants, staff, and others in the pool area, preparation and maintenance of incident reports.
- Assists in the planning and holding of red shirt drills to test lifeguard and facility’s EAP.
- Assists in organization and evaluation of swim lessons and pool activities.
- Enforces City and program rules and guidelines.
- Enforces pool safety rules and regulations.
- Leads and performs professional rescue procedures as needed, and offering assistance to aquatic patrons when required, in addition to practicing all current preventative measures.
- Supports the relationship between the City of Kingman and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, and complies with all City policies and procedures.
- Performs a variety of miscellaneous duties such as answering the phone, typing, data entry, public speaking to youth groups and classes, and general public relations and promotion of the City Aquatic and water instruction/lesson programs.
- Performs routine maintenance such as skimming pool, hosing deck, arranging deck chairs, etc.
- Makes periodic tests of water in the pool to determine chemical balance of chlorinators.
- Attends all necessary meetings and trainings as scheduled.
- Completes written materials such as: daily attendance, accident/incident forms, timesheets, evaluations and other related records and reports.
- Provides excellent and proficient customer service to both internal and external customers.
- Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity; Maintains regular, reliable and punctual attendance and adherence to scheduled hours of work.
- May be required to work early mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed;
- Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures; follows safety policies and practices, works in a safe manner, and reports unsafe activity and conditions.
- May operate golf cart on park premises.
- If 18 years of age or older, may operate a city vehicle to run errands and attend to events.
- As needed, unlock and lock facilities.
- Performs related duties as required.
- Performs special assignments as requested.
KNOWLEDGE
SKILLS
ABILITIES
Miscellaneous
COMMITMENT TO SAFETY & WELLNESS
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the position changes.
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