Salary: $18.50 - $22.71 Hourly
Location : Aquatic and Recreation Center - Plainfield, IN
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 4545
Department: PARKS AND RECREATION
Division: AQUATICS
Opening Date: 01/10/2025
Closing Date: 1/24/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
GENERAL PURPOSEThe Aquatics Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Aquatics Facilities Operations Manager with the day-to-day shift operations of the aquatic centers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDuties include, but are not limited to:- Leads the daily operations as a shift supervisor on duty to include all guest activities involved with the aquatics programs in the aquatics centers to include: overseeing the teaching, coaching, instructing and assisting with lessons, water aerobics and other programs and special events at each location in accordance with Town affiliated and authorized instructional guidelines and protocol.
- Facilitates the safe handling of chemicals used in the pools.
- Monitors the water chemistry of the pools on a daily basis and makes chemical adjustments when necessary.
- Ensures that all aspects of the aquatic facilities are clean and in safe working condition.
- Performs maintenance as needed in the pump rooms and on the pool deck.
- Ensures that all applicable codes including Board of Health, Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) and other regulatory guidelines are enforced.
- Performs administrative duties to include the accurate completion of: purchase order requisitions, Jeff Ellis and Associates reports, zone validation reports for lifeguards, accident and incident reports, etc.
- Creates the schedules for the lifeguards and assists the Assistant Aquatics Manager with the processing of time cards for payroll, and the training of new lifeguards and in-service training of current employees.
- Regularly performs lifeguarding role including patron supervision during shift.
- Attends meetings, as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises part-time aquatics center employees during shift. Employee carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; scheduling and approving time worked; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
REQUIREMENTSQualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty according to the requirements of the organization. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Town-related Competencies: To perform this job successfully, all employees working in the Town should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Teamwork and Collaboration - Gets along with and maintains positive relationships with coworkers. Is willing to help with all types of work, no matter how big or small the task. Asks for and listens to coworkers' feedback; incorporates feedback into revised processes. Positively reinforces team members for their contributions and accomplishments. Admits mistakes when they occur, learns from them, and enables others to do the same.
- Service to Citizens - Always represents the Town of Plainfield well; maintains personal accountability and ownership for customer service. Lets customers know that he/she is willing to work with them to meet their needs. Follows up to ensure that requests and concerns are resolved. Understands customer problems and needs; quickly and effectively solves customer problems. Does more than what is normally required to resolve customer concerns.
- Professionalism - Demonstrates professionalism in appearance and actions. Maintains timely, personable, and effective communications with citizens and the general public, and local or intergovernmental contacts and neighboring community leaders. Demonstrates flexibility and a positive attitude when change occurs. Does not participate in conversations or actions that are disrespectful to others. Uses Town resources and assets wisely, efficiently, and according to Town policy.
- Dependability - Attends work as scheduled; follows the attendance policy and informs his/her manager of absences in advance. Accepts assignments willingly and can be counted on to complete tasks on time. Completes tasks accurately and thoroughly, eliminating the need for close review. Timely follow-through on tasks and projects issued by the Department Head, Town Manager, or Town Council. Does what he/she commits to doing.
- Interpersonal Communications - Communicates clearly, accurately, and respectfully with coworkers and customers. Keeps the Town Council well-informed of any incidents or issues; especially regarding offsite incidents. Keeps sensitive and confidential matters private. Listens to others and seeks to understand others' perspectives. Willingly accepts feedback and incorporates it into work activities and interactions.
- Job Knowledge and Work Habits - Takes pride in work and coworkers; performs work with a positive attitude that enables others to perform well. Is willing to ask questions when the job or task is not fully understood. Willingly participates in training to maintain or enhance current knowledge of principles, procedures, methods, and/or technology. Maintains an optimistic outlook when faced with difficulty or change and makes an effort to overcome obstacles. Retains the expected job knowledge; helps others by sharing knowledge.
Job-related Competencies - To perform this job successfully, employees in this job should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Cost Consciousness- Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Conserves organizational resources.
- Safety and Security- Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
- Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous aquatics, facility management and supervisory experience is required. Certification as an Aquatics Facility Operator (AFO) or Certified Pool Operator (CPO) is desired. Previous supervisory experience is required.
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESOther Skills and Abilities: The following skills and abilities are either required or desired.
- Computer software skills required include: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Rec Trac.
- Licensure as an Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Instructor is required.
- Licensure as an Ellis & Associates Swim Lesson Instructor is required.
- Certification as an Aquatics Facility Operator (AFO) or Certified Pool Operator (CPO) is required.
- The ability to make sound and rational decisions including exercising independent judgment within established protocols and guidelines is required.
- The ability to develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of current principles, codes, and safety protocols and risk management relating to recreation facility operation and programs is required.
- The ability to enforce rules and follow all established protocols and guidelines is required.
- The ability to demonstrate satisfactory performance ratings on all safety and operational audits including program instructional audits is required.
- The ability to follow instructions regarding the use of pool chemicals is required.
- The ability to operate water analysis equipment to ensure proper water chemistry is required.
- A working knowledge of the maintenance and repair of pool equipment is desired.
- A general understanding of accounting principles and practices and report writing, while paying close attention to detail is required.
- The ability to resolve conflicts between employees and between employees and guests is required.
- The ability remain current with all required licenses, certifications and in-service requirements is required.
- First Aid, AED, and CPR certifications are required.
- The ability to operate a computer, printer, copy machine, scanner, fax machine, and other office equipment is required.
- The ability to speak, read and write in English is required. Spanish is desired.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point), depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships), and the ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and outdoor weather conditions. The employee frequently is exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; and extreme heat (non-weather). The employee occasionally is exposed to work in high, precarious places; extreme cold (non-weather); and the risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
While the Aquatics Center is usually open from 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. both for indoor year-round operations and seasonal outdoor operations, this position may require work beyond these hours and on the weekends. It may also require the ability to drive Parks and Recreation Department vehicles. Thus, a valid driver's license may be required.
