Aquatic Specialist

Aquatic Specialist Community Center Summary: Provides assistance to Aquatic Management in all aspects of aquatic programming.
Duties and Responsibilities: Assists Aquatics Manager with the training, supervising, and evaluating of Aquatics personnel.
Directly supervises all aspects of the Aquatics Department and communicates with the Aquatics Manager.
Teaches aquatic programs including but not limited to swim skills, water aerobics, and lifesaving classes.
Responds to emergency situations, following established emergency protocols.
Conducts monthly in-service with Aquatics team.
Maintains accurate records concerning patrons and personnel, and reports concerns to Aquatics Manager.
Provides open communication with guests, participants and their families, and aquatics team.
Assumes full management responsibilities of the aquatic’s facility in the absence of the Aquatics Manager and Assistant Manager.
Requirements (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities): HS Diploma or GED, 18 years in age 1-2 years Aquatic or Lifeguard experience Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and Computers Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to motivate others Must successfully pass all applicable background checks and drug screens Preferred Requirements: Red Cross Lifeguard certification and/or Lifeguard Instruction Certification preferred or obtained within 6 months of hire 1-2 years Aquatic Instructor experience, and/or Water Swim Instructor Certification preferred Physical Demands: Carry 50#: Occasional Carry 25#: Occasional Pull: Occasional Push: Occasional See: Constant Hear: Constant Walk: Frequent Stand: Frequent Sit: Occasional Crawl: Not Applicable Heights: Occasional Enclosed Space: Not Applicable Twist: Occasional Bend: Occasional Climb: Occasional Drive: Occasional Heavy Equipment: Not Applicable