Hybrid Aquatics Specialist bei City of Thornton, CO
City of Thornton, CO · Thornton, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
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About the Department
Be part of a team that values collaboration, growth, and service!
The City of Thornton is seeking an energetic and service-driven Aquatics Specialist to help develop, manage, and promote aquatic programs while supporting a high-performing team and maintaining safe, welcoming facilities. The Aquatics Specialist supervises and coordinates the operations of the aquatics programs and facilities for the city of Thornton. This posting will fill the vacancy at the Margaret Carpenter Recreation Center located at 11151 Colorado Blvd., Thornton.
This position may also support aquatics operations at Trail Winds Recreation Center (13495 Holly St., Thornton), when needed.
The schedule will be:
Sunday through Wednesday
Sunday from 7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Monday and Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. or 12:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (alternating with other specialist every other week)
Why Thornton?
Thornton is a vibrant, diverse community committed to quality of life and public service. With nearly 1,000 acres of parks, extensive recreation programs, and a strong focus on wellness and inclusion, we offer a supportive and engaging environment for both residents and employees.
Top-tier employee benefits including:
Generous PTO: 10 hours annual leave and 8 hours sick leave accrue monthly, paid holidays, and one or more floating holiday each year
Free recreation center passes for employees and family
6.5% pre-tax retirement contribution with 7.6% City match
Wellness programs, paid volunteer time, and multilingual pay incentives
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Position Duties
Assists in developing, administering, coordinating, teaching and promoting aquatics programs including swimming lessons, recreational swim programs, and lifeguard training.
Develops and disseminates program schedules; registers patrons for aquatic programs or classes. Approves refunds of program fees or transfer of registration and fees.
Provides quality customer service by responding to customer issues and concerns in a timely manner. Reviews circumstances and takes appropriate action.
Supervises and directs the activities of assigned staff; makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline, termination or advancement of employees.
Schedules employees, assigns work, and monitors progress; guides, trains and develops employees in the accomplishment of their duties and professional growth; evaluates performance.
Ensures staff and patron adherence to operating policies and procedures.
Performs routine maintenance and repairs of aquatic equipment, diagnosing problems, arranging and assisting with maintenance and repairs, and ensuring the ongoing safety of aquatics facilities. Resolves problems as situations arise.
Maintains chemical balance of pools; maintains records of incidents of attendance, rule violations, accidents, chemical levels and usage.
Maintains and enters data into computer.
Assists with ordering, receiving, stocking and distributing aquatic supplies.
Controls access and supervises general sanitation and safety of aquatic facilities. Assists with special events including Thorntonfest, Harvest Fest and Winterfest. Conducts tours and orientations.
Performs work that requires the use of specified respiratory equipment that guards against exposure to airborne hazards. Complies with all Municipal, State, and Federal physical requirements as per respiratory protection standards and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) guidelines.
May lead aquatics programs as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or GED supplemented by college-level course work in physical education or a related field; two years' experience in aquatics program administration including previous lead or supervisory experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Licensing/Certification Requirements:
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
First Aid certificate.
Water Safety Instructor or Swim Lesson Instructor training.
Lifeguard certification (Red Cross or Ellis).
Must have Ellis and Associates National Pool and Water Park Lifeguard Training License and Aquatic Facility Operator certificate OR Certified Pool Operator, or be willing to acquire these certifications the next time the course is offered.
May need the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as the job requires.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of the policies, procedures and goals of the City of Thornton and the department.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of aquatic program administration.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of effective customer service.
Knowledge of City of Thornton purchasing policies and procedures.
Knowledge of City of Thornton personnel policies and procedures.
Knowledge of aquatics facilities and equipment used in aquatics programs.
Knowledge of the principles of employee supervision and training.
Skill in routine repair and maintenance of aquatics equipment.
Skill in maintaining a variety of records related to aquatics program operations.
Skill in accurately testing chemical levels of pools and adding or adjusting chemicals to maintain proper chemical balance.
Skill in performing life-saving and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) activities.
Ability to supervise, direct and train employees.
Ability to diagnose problems, arrange and assist with maintenance and repairs, and ensure the ongoing safety of aquatics facilities.
Ability to read, interpret and apply operating policies and procedures.
Ability to develop, manage, coordinate, promote, and when required, to lead aquatics programs.
Ability to organize and assist with special events.
Ability to promote and provide quality customer service.
Ability to listen well and communicate effectively orally and in writing with various audiences.
Ability to use standard computer equipment and software including word processing, database management, spreadsheet applications and electronic mail.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, community members and the general public.
Ability to wear respiratory protective equipment including but not limited to SCBA gear.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, talk, hear, and make repetitive motions. This position is mostly; medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee is required to have visual acuity to determine accuracy. The employee is subject to both inside and outside conditions, extreme cold, noise, hazards, and atmospheric conditions. The employee is required to comply with all physical requirements of SCBA and/or any other respiratory protection equipment including passing all medical and fit testing.
Other Qualifications
Your application will be used as a screening tool. Completeness and accuracy are important! Any false or untrue statements or material omissions in the application and related paperwork or during the selection process could disqualify you from consideration.
As a condition of employment, the city of Thornton conducts background investigations for all positions which may also include a review of credit report and/or driving record. A drug screen, physical, and/or psychological examination administered by a city-designated provider will be required for pre-determined positions.
