Aquatics Specialist - Surprise, United States - City of Surprise, AZ

City of Surprise, AZ

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Surprise, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

The City of Surprise Parks & Recreation Department is searching for a highly motivated individual with a passion for swim lessons, swim teams and swim lesson instructor training to be a part of a dedicated team looking to engage and create an impact in our community. The Aquatics Specialist will be an integral part of an organization whose primary concern is to assist with leading and development of aquatics programming and staff with an emphasis in swim lessons, swim lesson instructor training, as well as swim teams. Program responsibilities may include assistance with planning and executing lifeguard/swim instructor certification classes, swim lessons, water aerobics, staff development, aquatic facility operations, scheduling, providing exceptional customer service, manage day to day operations onsite at our city pools, as well, as assisting with special events. The
key objective of this position is to offer quality aquatic and recreational experiences to enrich and complement all ages and abilities of our growing community.

SUMMARY

Incumbents assist with the planning, implementation and coordination of a wide variety of recreation activities and programs and community special events.

Responsibilities include supervising facilities or specific programs or activities, customer service, problem-solving, routine day-to-day operations and reports, scheduling entertainment, setting up events/programs, inventory, and rule adjudication.

Incumbents may be assigned as cashier to receive checks and cash, process payments, and procure supplies and services. Incumbents oversee part-time staff and volunteers.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED, and two years of related recreation experience. Additional education cannot be substituted for the required experience. The education requirement can be substituted with related recreation experience on a year for year basis.

CERTIFICATIONS
Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver License.

Positions that work in licensed programs require certification in Community Infant, Child, Adult CPR, and First Aid within six months of hire.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview.

Fingerprinting
Criminal Background screening
Drug Screen
E-Verify
39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

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The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer._**The City of Surprise offers a broad range of inclusive employee benefits to help employees in their work and personal lives.

We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides our employees with competitive compensation, generous benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance for our diverse workforce.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, retirement, and a variety of work/life programs, including generous paid time off and twelve holidays.

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