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POSITION SUMMARY

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is excited to add a Sr Aquatic Specialist to the team! This full-time position will be based at Northern Regional Recreation Center and will be an integral part of our Aquatics team. The incumbent will be responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and instructing a variety of aquatic recreation and leisure programs, activities, and events for diversified age groups, such as swim lessons and water aerobics. The incumbent will also participate in overseeing staff trainings and scheduling as well as providing additional support on the pool decks. In addition, they will be crucial in forming strong relationships with our community. This position will work a rotating schedule to include daytime hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business and facility needs.

By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for a similar role, in which you meet the minimum qualifications for, at other Park and Recreation locations should they become available. If you are looking to grow in your career, or transition laterally into a new role, don't miss this opportunity to apply!

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

•\tExperience in leadership and/or supervisory roles

•\tStarfish Aquatics Institute Certifications

•\tCertified Pool Operator (CPO) Certification

•\tExperience conducting swim lessons and aquatic fitness classes

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

•\tAssist in supervision of activities in an aquatic environment, recreation center or park facility

•\tDevelop, evaluate and lead programs and activities in an aquatic facility, recreation center or park facility

•\tProvide customer service and handling of funds in a recreation center or park facility through telephone, emails, web site, social media and walk in patrons and customers for information, program registration, center daily use and rentals

•\tSupervise part-time and temporary employees, including scheduling, coaching and annual reviews

•\tAssist with monitoring the assigned center's budget, contracts and compliance

•\tDevelop and coordinate a wide range of recreation and leisure programs for a diverse audience

•\tAssist with development of, maintenance repair of equipment and inventory needs

•\tPartner with community leaders to ensure quality programs within the community

•\tSecure instructors and/or volunteers for programs

•\tAdvertise programs via radio stations, flyers, Public Service Announcements, banner, and internet

•\tAssist with department events

•\tApprove program proposals

•\tComplete Monthly safety checklists

•\tCommunicate effectively with school site administration if located at a satellite site.

•\tEnsure safety of participants/spectators and administer first aid when necessary

•\tCollect fees and taking registrations for recreational programs and facility rentals

•\tHandle inquiries and complaints from public

•\tMay referee at various sports activities

•\tMay provide services as timekeeper, scorekeeper or line-person at games

•\tMay serve as the Manager on Duty

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of related experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes

Licenses/Certifications: Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina’s Driver's License and County Driving Privileges; CPR/AED and First Aid; Lifeguard Certification; Ability to get Lifeguard Instructor Certification and Swim Instructor Certification within 6 months of hire.

Computer Skills: Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge:

•\tAquatic recreational programming and instruction

Skills:

•\tApplying recreational knowledge through hands-on activities

•\tDeveloping and enforcing general rules and safety procedure

•\tManaging multiple tasks concurrently

•\tCommunicating effectively both orally and in writing

•\tOrganizing and presenting demonstrations in area of specialization

Abilities:

•\tAdaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures

•\tApplied Learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner

•\tBuilding Trust: Interacting with others in a way that instills confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization

•\tCommunication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided

•\tCustomer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving forces behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs

•\tInitiating Action: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive

•\tSafety Awareness: Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

In addition to a competitive salary, Mecklenburg County offers a generous benefits package which greatly increases your total compensation. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, medical bridge and pet insurance; dependent care, healthcare and commuter flexible spending accounts; health savings account; paid holiday, vacation and sick days; near site clinics for preventive care and illnesses; an employee discount program which provides discounts for retail, dining, shopping, travel, tickets and more; an employee assistance program including financial and legal counseling; access to Mecklenburg County fitness and aquatic facilities; paid family leave; tuition reimbursement; a 5% employer match on retirement savings plan contributions and a defined benefit plan for retirement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Works indoors with loud noises

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.

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