JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

JOB TITLE:  Aquatics Specialist

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  November 1997

 

ORG/POS #:  3380/2944

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To develop and supervise the Aquatics Programs for the City's Fitness Center.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives general supervision from the Assistant Fitness Center Supervisor.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Develops and implements aquatics programs for Fitness Center members, with approval from the Fitness Center Supervisor.

 

2.         Assigns and supervises the work activities of the Assistant Aquatics Specialist and part-time lifeguards.

 

3.         Teaches or hires outside instructors to teach swimming lessons, water aerobics, lifeguard training, etc.

 

4.         Develops and schedules special events such as lap swimming and aquatic exercising.

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Tests the chemical balance of the swimming pool daily; adds chlorine and other chemicals as necessary.

 

2.         Develops schedules and accepts reservations for participation in aquatics programs; maintains participant rosters.

 

3.         Collects fees from individuals participating in aquatics programs.

 

4.         Reserves the swimming pool for use by swimming teams, citizen groups, etc.

 

5.         Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Provides general supervision to the Assistant Aquatics Specialist.

JOB SPECIFICATION

AQUATICS SPECIALIST

 

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Performs average work in developing and supervising the aquatics programs for the City's Fitness Center.

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  April 1997

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK:  (Illustrative)

 

Develops and implements aquatics programs for Fitness Center members, with approval from the Fitness Center Supervisor.

 

Assigns and supervises the work activities of the Assistant Aquatics Specialist and part-time lifeguards.

 

Teaches or hires outside instructors to teach swimming lessons, water aerobics, lifeguard training, etc.

 

Develops and schedules special events such as lap swimming and aquatic exercising.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

Considerable knowledge of the operation and maintenance requirements for swimming pools.

 

Considerable knowledge of aquatic exercise programs.

 

Considerable knowledge of lifeguarding methods and techniques.

 

Considerable knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid.

 

Skill in the testing of swimming pool chemical levels.

 

Skill in the application of swimming pool chemicals.

 

Ability to develop and implement aquatics programs.

 

Ability to assign and review the work activities of assigned staff.

 

Ability to teach swimming lessons, lifeguard training, and water aerobics.

 

Ability to develop and maintain schedules for aquatic events.

 

Ability to collect fees.

 

JOB TITLE:  Aquatics Specialist

JOB SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED

 

 

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:  

 

Completion of at least two (2) years of college coursework in Recreation Administration, Physical Education, or a related area; at least two (2) years of experience in developing and conducting aquatics programs, or a related area; at least one (1) year of supervisory experience; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:

 

Must possess certification as a Lifeguard Training Instructor (LTI) from the American Red Cross, within eighteen (18) months of employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment.

JOB TITLE:  Aquatics Specialist

JOB SPECIFICATION – CONTINUED

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  The physical demands marked below are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

                                                                            YES                                                                            NO

Lifting (lbs.)	50
Carrying (lbs.)	25
Stooping, Bending	ü
Kneeling, Squatting	ü
Walking	ü
Standing	ü
Sitting	ü
Climbing, Balancing (e.g., climbing and working from ladder)	ü
Use of Hands to Finger, Handle, or Feel	ü
Physical Coordination (sequential or simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs)	ü
Eye-Hand Coordination	ü
Close Vision (clear vision at 20" or less)	ü
Distance Vision (clear vision at 20' or more)
Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)		ü
Depth Perception (ability to judge distance spatial relationships)	ü
Hearing	ü

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 

The environmental conditions marked below are common to this job:

 

                                                                            YES                                                                            NO

Outdoor Weather Conditions	ü
Wet, Humid Conditions (non-weather)	ü
Work Near Moving Mechanical Parts	ü
Work in High, Precarious Places		ü
Fumes or Dust	ü
Toxic or Caustic Chemicals	ü
Extreme Heat (non-weather over 90º F.)		ü
Low Noise (e.g., business office)	ü
Moderate Noise (e.g., light motorized equipment such as lawn mowers)	ü
Loud Noise (e.g., jackhammer, heavy motorized equipment)	ü