JOB SUMMARY: 

Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work plan for assigned aquatic staff 

include those involved in organizing and encouraging the formation of clubs, 

teams, leagues, and special events, assigns work activities, projects, and programs; 

reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures to ensure safe work 

practices, work quality, and accuracy and to ensure compliance to applicable rules, 

policies, and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

•  Provides management and leadership direction to the Recreation Aquatic Division, including program development, management, and operational oversight. This function encompasses personnel administration, budget control, programming and promotion, general administrative functions, project management, planning, and all aspects of aquatic facilities. 
• Develop and maintain relationships with local organizations and businesses to promote partnerships and increase visibility.
•  Participates in setting goals and objectives for the department.
•  Establishes goals and objectives for the area of responsibility.
•  Participates in planning the department's budget by preparing cost estimates for budget recommendations and monitoring the budget for the area of responsibility.
•  Selects trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training, works with employees to correct deficiencies, implements discipline and termination procedures. Performs on-site program inspections and evaluations to ensure compliance with program and safety policies and procedures;
•  Gathers and interprets statistical and fiscal data; prepares and submits a variety of reports and memoranda on a number of recreation related subjects;
•  Conducts research and analysis, and recommends and establishes schedules and fees for programs and events within the area of responsibility.
•  Investigates and resolves complex or sensitive citizen complaints or problems;
•  Conducts assessments regarding program expansion.
•  Recommends renovations for existing facilities.
•  Coordinates activities with other departments and outside agencies and organizations;
•  Performs research, analyzes findings, and prepares recommendations for change in recreational programming;
•  Monitors and evaluates program outcomes;
•  Prepares reports on recreation activities and other statistics in area of responsibility;
•  Develops yearly program calendar for area of responsibility;
•  Interprets and enforces department policies, procedures and regulations,
•  Determines distribution materials and methods to promote recreation programs;
•  May attend local schools and other venues to present programs;
•  Monitors the purchase, use and care of recreation equipment;
•  Participates in the preparation of grant applications;
•  Acts as liaison to community groups and agencies;
•  Display courteous, civil, and respectful behavior to all persons and shall make every effort to meet the needs of citizens requesting assistance;
•  Refrain from the use of abusive, indecent or profane language or gestures in the workplace, in the performance of duties or in the presence of a member of the public;
•  Perform duties in a manner that is fair, impartial, and without prejudice toward any person or group;
•  Refrain from arguing unnecessarily with any person or otherwise showing a lack of self-control, ridicule, or defame any employee, elected official or any other person or any agency of the City of Columbia;
•  Display responsibility for attendance and promptness and report to the work.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: 

•  Performs other related duties as needed.
•  Leads and instructs a variety of on-site pool recreational activities.

SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS: This position will supervise all part-time Pool employees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Two or more years of experience involving one or more of the following; lifeguarding, aquatics programming, swimming instruction, work safety instruction

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS:

•  Principles, methods, and practices of planning and providing community based recreational services. Principles, methods, and practices of developing and implementing senior and youth care, along with related activities and programs.
•  Methods and procedures for maintaining and operating recreation facilities, addressing the community's recreational, cultural, and social needs.
•  Budget development and monitoring; program administration;
•  Working knowledge of computer software and website maintenance;
•  City policies and procedures, community demographics, and recreational issues;

ABILITY:

•  Effectively plan and organize the activities or program areas;
•  Effectively supervise, train, and develop employees;
•  Must be observant and able to react calmly, quickly, and with good judgment in an emergency.
•  Conduct research, analyze findings, and make recommendations; monitor contracts and agreements in area of responsibility;
•  Design, implement, and manage programs; prepare reports.
•  Effectively communicate verbally and in writing;
•  Establish and maintain effective working relationships with city staff and the public;
•  Interpret and implement city laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to indoor and outdoor recreation events and programs.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: 

•  Must have a Valid Driver’s license
•  Must have Cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification and first aid certification;
•  Ellis or American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification. Must obtain within 90 days of employment
•  Ellis or American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) Certificate. Must obtain within 180 days of employment.
•  Ellis or American Red Cross Management Certificate. Must obtain within 180 days of employment.
•  Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certification; must be obtained within 180 days of employment.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in recreation administration, leisure services, or a related field, along with three years of professional recreation work and recreational planning experience, including one year of supervisory experience. Experience of Recreation or Pool Operation may be considered in lieu of education.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

The physical demands outlined here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable 

accommodations may be provided to help individuals with disabilities carry out these essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.