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NEOGOV · 8 hours ago

Seasonal Aquatics Program Coordinator

North Port, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$26.49/hr - $42.38/hr

2+ years exp

The City of North Port is seeking a Seasonal Aquatics Program Coordinator to manage and enhance their aquatic programs. This role involves planning, promoting, and overseeing activities while ensuring safety and compliance at the facility.

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Responsibilities

Develops, plans, promotes, implements, and reviews many aquatics programs, activities, and special events

Assists with maintaining a safe aquatic facility which may include providing work direction to staff, providing real time feedback, and noting suggestions and comments for supervisor’s review

Recruits, trains, and supervises staff on operational procedures and policies

Monitors program and facility budgets and tracks revenue expenditures and procurement needs

Serves as first-level contact responding and documenting incidents that may occur when other lifeguard staff needs assistance

May assist with implementing in-service training sessions, swimming/ recreational programs, and events

Ensures that medical assistance, including CPR and First Aid, is readily available and follows appropriate reporting requirements when necessary

Generates reports and drafts memorandums and correspondence as needed

Maintains and tracks appropriate records and documentation

Develop public relations strategies and promotional materials

Attend monthly in-service training

Attend and coordinate in-service training sessions, swimming/recreational programs, and events

Qualification

Aquatics programmingLifeguard CertificationBudget managementStaff trainingPublic relationsCustomer serviceFirst AidCPRCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsDecision making

Required

Knowledge of the aquatics field

Knowledge of budget development and management

Skilled in using small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems

Skilled in using computers for data entry, word processing, and accounting

Ability to organize and communicate effectively

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other government agencies and the public, especially the youth

Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations

Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends

Ability to understand and enforce rules and regulations

Ability to this clearly in emergencies when necessary

Ability to plan, organize, and use mature judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions following established policy

Ability to physically perform all skills required of a lifeguard

Must be able to meet the ARC Lifeguard prerequisites

Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere in the zone of responsibility, with or without reasonable accommodations

Associate degree from an accredited college or university in recreation, physical education, education, or public administration

Two (2) years of experience in aquatics programming, including planning, organizing, and instruction

Two (2) years of paid lifeguard experience or previous lifeguard supervisory experience required

Minimum age of 18

Current nationally accredited Lifeguard Certification and or First Aid and CPR

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Florida driver's license by date of hire

Possession of or ability to obtain American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) and Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification or equivalent or ability to obtain within six months of hire