SUMMARY: Recommends, plans, supervises, coordinates, and develops various recreational programs, athletic programs, and special events including but not limited to the intramural program, summer youth sports camp, special athletic events, and enriching educational and instructional programs. Responsible for the aquatic operations of all City swimming pools which includes hiring and training of all lifeguards and pool managers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Basic knowledge of budgeting, purchasing, problem solving, policies and procedures development, and facilities assignments.
- Plans, prepares, implements, evaluates and conducts a quality year-around aquatics program to include recreation swimming, swimming instructions, and special activities.
- Responsible for in service training of pool staff and performance of staff. Trains staff in all emergency procedures.
- Enforces pool regulations and policies. Maintains facility appearance. Performs daily routine pool maintenance.
- Maintains accurate records of swimming instruction, Red Cross records and pool personnel time sheets.
- Ability to facilitate meetings, present, oral presentations and promote Department programs.
- Consults with the Aquatic Director/TPRD Director in all matters including budget preparation, interpretation of aquatic rules and regulations, and the purchasing and issuing of equipment.
- May be required to perform additional administrative duties on behalf of the City of Tupelo in execution of its contract with Tupelo Sports Council and the Tupelo Aquatic Group. These additional administrative duties include planning, coordinating and participating in swim meets, fundraisers, and other special events.
SUPERVISORY DUTIES: - Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Department policies and procedures involving part-time and seasonal employees.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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. Reasonable accommodations, which do not create undue hardship on the employer, will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Education and/or Experience: A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Graduation from an accredited four-year university or college with a degree in Leisure/Recreation Management or related area is preferred; one-year experience in the administration of a recreational, athletic, or aquatic program is encouraged. Related education and related experience may be substituted on an equal basis.
- Computer Skills: must possess minimal competency concerning the operation of a computer. Must be able to use certain computer programs often associated with the operation of an aquatics center to include: Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, and Google Chrome. Knowledge of League Organizer is preferred.
- Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, adapt, interpret policy and institute policy, as well as illustrating superb communication skills and the monitoring, investigating and solve of customer problems.
- Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform mathematical calculations including Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, fractions, discounts, interest, and commissions. Understand and apply basic accounting principles and practices.
- Reasoning Ability: Apply principles of logical thinking to define and solve problems or refer problems to appropriate supervisor; exercise judgment and discretion with regard to city and department policies and procedures; work with little to no supervision.
- Other Skills: Ability to operate modern office equipment including calculator, fax, copier, computer, typewriter and video project.
- Certifications, Licenses and Registration: A valid driver's licensee is required. Certifiable in basic first-aid and CPR; certifiable in national youth sports coaches association. Preferred certification in ARC Lifeguard training, CPR-Pro, AED, O2, WSI and AFO certification. NRPA certified leisure professional preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The following physical demands are representative of those that the employee must meet to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the work may involve lifting, pulling, pushing, positioning or through the use of tools exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally (6-33% of the workday); and lifting, pulling, pushing, positioning or through the use of tools exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently (34-66% 0f the work day).
- The work may involve overhead work occasionally.
- The work may involve standing, walking and bending at the waist frequently; and sitting, squatting, kneeling, crawling and climbing ladders, stairs or other means of equipment and building ingress and egress, and driving a standard motor vehicle.
- The work may involve use of the hands for simple grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation of objects, tools (including power tools), controls and equipment frequently, and repetitively occasionally.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- The employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
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 functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works around in an inside office environment. The employee will be required to be outdoors when commuting between City departments or during required errands for the City.
