Aquatics Specialist ID- 12425
The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.
HIRING RANGE: $31.30 - $34.78/hour
Provides supervision of all aquatic staff and aides the Facility Coordinator in the administration and the smooth operation of all aquatic activities and programs at both the indoor and the outdoor pools.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential duties of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ensures the safety and well-being of the public. Ensures all City policies, pool rules, and regulations regarding the operation of the pool are adhered to and enforced by staff.
- Develops and/or revises training schedule and materials for all aquatics staff.
- Actively manages/coordinates the smooth operation of all aquatic activities and programs in the assigned aquatic facility. Ensures cleanliness of the pool, locker rooms, staff areas, and all the other areas within the pool facility.
- Operates and maintains the pool and equipment. Trouble shoots and performs basic level maintenance and repair of pool systems equipment. Ensures pool chemistry and attendance logs are correctly entered into DigiQuatics.
- Manages and coordinates oversite of specialty aquatics programs. To include Aqua Fitness, Masters swim team, CARA swim team.
- Schedules variable staff including lifeguards, head lifeguards, swim instructors, and assistant pool managers to the standards of the aquatics section and maintains the appropriate staffing levels throughout operational hours. Serves as lifeguard as needed.
- Supervises, directs, and evaluates the work efforts of variable staff as well as conducting new hire orientations, meetings, in-service trainings and audits, seasonal orientations, and lifeguard training classes to ensure all staff are prepared to respond to emergency situations
- Enters class information into the registration system for the seasonal activity guide.
- Interacts positively with both internal and external customers and strives to build effective, authentic relationships with all City of Lakewood customers. Supports the purpose and goals of the Community Resources strategic plan by modeling and fostering integrity, communication and connection, leadership, adaptability, and diversity. Responds to public inquiries, concerns, complaints, and requests for services within 1 business day.
- Works a variety of days/hours based on the locations needs, including early mornings, mid-day, nights, and weekends. Requires regular and prompt attendance.
- May instruct a variety of swim lesson classes and other duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationships
Supervision Received: Receives general supervision from the Recreation Coordinator – Facilities.
Supervision Exercised: Provides supervision of Variable employees, including Pool Managers, Assistant Pool Managers, Head Lifeguards, Lifeguards, and Swim and Aqua Fitness Instructors.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to work effectively with aquatics participants and the public in a positive way.
- Ability to employ effective instructional methods and lifeguarding techniques, as well as the ability to model those techniques to variable staff.
- Knowledge of operation and maintenance of swimming pool machinery and equipment.
- Knowledge of the use and applications of swimming pool chemicals.
- Ability to supervise, direct and evaluate staff.
- Ability to positively interact with teammates, the public, and all City staff.
- Background check required.
Technological Skills
- Ability to use a personal computer, iPhone, and other technology as required.
- Copy/Fax Machine
Education and Experience
- Education: High School diploma or equivalent required. Two or more years of college education preferred.
- Strong preference for a four-year college degree in Recreation or related field but will consider other degrees or a combination of education and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Experience: Three or more years’ aquatics experience.
- One or more years’ experience supervising staff
- Two or more years’ experience as a water safety instructor preferred.
- Knowledge of pool equipment and mechanical systems and procedures is required.
Certification/Licenses/Specialized Training
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Training (LGT).
- Standard First Aid or equivalent certification.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/AED for Lifeguards or equivalent certification.
- Certified Pool Operation (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO), or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
- Lifeguard Training Instructor (LGI), Lifeguard Instructor Trainer (LGIT) preferred.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Must successfully complete and maintain required state or departmental physical standards and certifications.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
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PHYSICAL DEMAND
- Bend or position self to move items from higher place to lower place or vice versa
- Lift, carry, push, pull, move, or position from all levels up to 50 lbs.
- Lift, carry, push, pull, move, or position from all levels over 51 lbs. with assistance
- Sit, stand or be stationary
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, turn or twist all of which may include awkward positions on both even and uneven terrain
- Talk, hear, converse, communicate, or exchange information
- Use of hands and/or fingers in a repetitive motion to handle, pinch, reach, grasp, move, feel, inspect, etc.
- Vision to include distance, depth perception, peripheral and color
- Walk, ascend or descend on both even and uneven terrain
Environmental Conditions may include
- Confined spaces
- Extreme cold or heat
- Frequent vibrations due to equipment use
- Fumes or airborne particles
- Moderate to extremely loud noise environment
- Outdoor weather conditions
- Toxic or caustic chemicals
- Wet or humid conditions
- Work in high, precarious places
The City of Lakewood is a drug-free workplace that provides employment opportunities in compliance with all pertinent federal, state, and local laws. All Lakewood employees are expected to work and complete all tasks in a safe manner consistent with training, standard operating procedures, City or Department policies, and common sense. Working in a safe manner includes the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and complying with all City and/or Department safety rules. Horseplay on-the-job is strictly forbidden. The failure to work in a safe manner, use PPE, follow standard operating procedure, or comply with a safety rule will result adverse employment consequences ranging from verbal discipline to termination from employment, including any applicable reduction in benefits under the Colorado Workers’ Compensation Act. Employees are also expected to encourage safe work practices by all co-employees, and to report any unsafe work practices immediately to a supervisor.
The City of Lakewood celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion in all areas of our workforce. Accordingly, the city is committed to creating, nurturing and sustaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our community and employees.
Pay Range
$26.75-$34.78
Background and reference checks will be conducted for all regular and some variable/seasonal positions.
