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JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Assistant Aquatics Specialist
MAINTENANCE
REVIEW DATE: May 2000
ORG/POS #: 3380/1250
JOB
OBJECTIVE: To assist in the development and supervision
of the Aquatics programs for the City’s Fitness Center.
ACCOUNTABILITY: Receives general supervision from the Aquatics Specialist.
ESSENTIAL
JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Assists
in the development and implementation of aquatics programs for Fitness Center
members.
2. Assigns
and supervises the work activities of part-time lifeguards, cash register
operators, and pool managers, as assigned.
3. Cleans
pool by operating indoor and outdoor filter systems and pool vacuum; tests the
chemical balance of the swimming pool daily and adds chemicals as necessary.
4. Maintains
records of swimming pool chemical level test results, and maintains chemical
inventory for the pool.
5. Assists
in the development of schedules, accepting reservations, and maintaining
participant records for aquatic programs.
6. Reserves
the swimming pool for use by swimming teams, citizen groups and others.
7. Operates
cash register in the collection of fees for Fitness Center admission or for
swimming programs and events.
8. Teaches
swimming techniques and skills to participants or assists part-time instructors
in program curriculum.
9. Conducts
in-house training and workshops for part-time Fitness Center staff, as
assigned.
10. Serves as backup to the Aquatics
Specialist during absences.
11. Performs
other related duties as required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides immediate supervision to assigned
part-time, temporary, contract and volunteer staff.
JOB SPECIFICATION
ASSISTANT AQUATICS SPECIALIST
GENERAL
STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs work of average
difficulty in developing and supervising the aquatics programs for the
City’s Fitness Center.
MAINTENANCE
REVIEW DATE: May 2000
EXAMPLES
OF WORK: (Illustrative)
Assists in
the development and implementation of aquatics programs for Fitness Center
members.
Assigns and
supervises the work activities of part-time lifeguards, cash register
operators, and pool managers, as assigned.
Cleans pool
by operating indoor and outdoor filter systems and pool vacuum; tests the
chemical balance of the swimming pool daily and adds chemicals as necessary.
Maintains
records of swimming pool chemical level test results, and maintains chemical
inventory for the pool.
Assists in
the development of schedules, accepting reservations, and maintaining
participant records for aquatic programs.
Reserves the
swimming pool for use by swimming teams, citizen groups and others.
Operates cash
register in the collection of fees for Fitness Center admission or for swimming
programs and events.
Teaches
swimming techniques and skills to participants or assists part-time instructors
in program curriculum.
Conducts
in-house training and workshops for part-time Fitness Center staff, as
assigned.
Serves as
backup to the Aquatics Specialist during absences.
Performs
other related duties as required.
REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Considerable
knowledge
of life guarding methods and techniques.
Good
knowledge
of the operation and maintenance requirements for swimming pools.
Good
knowledge
of aquatic exercise programs.
Good
knowledge
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first-aid.
Skill in the testing of swimming
pool chemical levels.
JOB TITLE: Assistant Aquatics Specialist
JOB
SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED
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 conduct swimming
lessons, train lifeguards, and teach water aerobics.
Ability to develop and maintain
schedules for aquatics events.
Ability to collect fees.
Ability to maintain records on
program participants, part-time employees, and swimming pools.
Ability to deal tactfully and
effectively with the public and employees.
ACCEPTABLE
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Completion of
least one (1) year of college coursework in Recreation Administration, Physical
Education, or a related area; at least one (1) year of experience in
conducting aquatics programs, or a related area; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides
the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS:
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 in this position.
JOB TITLE: Assistant 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
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Lifting (lbs.) |
100 |
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Carrying (lbs.) |
100 |
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Stooping, Bending |
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Kneeling, Squatting |
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Walking |
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Standing |
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Sitting |
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Climbing, Balancing (e.g.,
climbing and working from ladder) |
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Use of Hands to Finger,
Handle, or Feel |
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Physical Coordination
(sequential or simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs) |
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Eye-Hand Coordination |
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Close Vision (clear vision
at 20" or less) |
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Distance Vision (clear
vision at 20' or more) |
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Color Vision (ability to
identify and distinguish colors) |
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Depth Perception (ability
to judge distance spatial relationships) |
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Hearing |
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WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The environmental conditions
marked below are common to this job:
YES NO
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Outdoor Weather Conditions |
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Wet, Humid Conditions
(non-weather) |
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Work Near Moving
Mechanical Parts |
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Work in High, Precarious
Places |
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Fumes or Dust |
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Toxic or Caustic Chemicals |
ü |
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Extreme Heat (non-weather
over 90º F.) |
ü |
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Low Noise (e.g., business
office) |
ü |
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Moderate Noise (e.g.,
light motorized equipment such as lawn mowers) |
ü |
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Loud Noise (e.g.,
jackhammer, heavy motorized equipment) |
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