Aquatic Facility Assistant Director

$44,860 - $82,992/Yr

City of Raleigh - Raleigh, NC

Part-time - Mid Level

Raleigh, NC

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Aquatic Facility Assistant Director is a pivotal role within the City of Raleigh's Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department, responsible for the comprehensive management and operation of a municipal aquatic center. This position entails planning, organizing, supervising, and actively participating in a diverse array of aquatic programs tailored to various age groups and skill levels. The Assistant Director will oversee swim instructors, lifeguards, cashiers, and other staff, ensuring that work assignments are effectively organized and executed. A critical aspect of this role includes rendering first aid and administering lifesaving care when necessary, thereby ensuring the safety and well-being of all facility users. In addition to direct supervision, the Assistant Director will be tasked with preparing essential reports related to activities, attendance, and finances, as well as managing payroll and assisting in budget tracking. The role requires a proactive approach to facility maintenance, ensuring that any issues are promptly addressed. The Assistant Director may be assigned to various aquatic facility locations based on operational needs, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment. The responsibilities extend to public relations, where the Assistant Director will promote aquatic opportunities, advise patrons on available programs, develop marketing materials, and facilitate facility rentals. This position also involves interviewing, hiring, orienting, and training new employees, as well as appraising performance and addressing any complaints or issues that arise. The Assistant Director will ensure that safety protocols are adhered to by all participants and staff, and will conduct necessary training sessions for lifeguarding, swim instruction, first aid, and CPR, maintaining all required certifications and records. Overall, the Aquatic Facility Assistant Director plays a crucial role in fostering a safe, engaging, and well-managed aquatic environment for the community.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and supervise a variety of aquatic classes and programs.
• Assist with public relations to promote aquatic opportunities and advise patrons of programs and activities offered.
• Develop marketing materials and facilitate facility rentals.
• Prepare daily deposits, payroll, activity, attendance, revenue, expenditure, and reports.
• Oversee reviewing, tracking, and forecasting budget information related to aquatic programs and facility operations.
• Interview, hire, orient, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems.
• Schedule and supervise all lifeguards, instructors, cashier personnel, and part-time employees; teach, cashier, coach, and/or lifeguard as needed.
• Ensure safety protocols and policies are followed by aquatic facility participants, spectators, and staff.
• Provide first aid and lifesaving care in case of injury or sudden illness.
• Supervise the custodial care of facilities, review the maintenance of the equipment and buildings, and refer problems to the appropriate personnel.
• Work hands-on with aquatic programs and facility operation as the manager on duty for daytime, evening, early morning, and weekends as needed/assigned.
• Conduct lifeguarding, swim instruction, first aid, and CPR trainings, in-service and recertifications, and complete all appropriate training and record-keeping documents.
• Ensure all staff certification records are current and complete.
• Maintain and order equipment, supplies, and materials related to the summer pools and programs.
• Assist the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department with necessary duties related to inclement weather situations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation, Recreation Administration, or a directly related field.
• Current certification in Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid required.
• Pool and Hot Tub Association - Certified Pool Operator certification required within one year of hire.
• Wake County Pool Operator certification required within one year of hire.
• Up to one year of related experience may be preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.