Aquatic Recreation Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY:
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is excited to add a Part-Time Aquatic Specialist to the team! This position will be located at Marion Diehl Recreation Center and will be responsible for developing and facilitating recreation programs such as water aerobics, swim lessons, and other aquatic programs. The incumbent may also participate in providing in-service training to Lifeguard staff and providing additional support on the pool deck. In addition, the selected candidate will be crucial in developing strong partnerships with our community. This position will work about 29 hours per week, which will primarily consist of evenings and weekends. Additionally, a minimum of 10 hours of hands-on aquatic programming will be required of the selected candidate each week.

By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for a similar role, if you meet the minimum qualifications, 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:

• StarGuard/Starfish Instructor Certification and/or Water Safety Instructor
• Experience delivering water aerobics and/or swim lesson programs

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop, lead, and evaluate programs and activities in an aquatic environment and recreation center or park facility
• Provide weekly in-service training to Lifeguards
• Provide customer service and handling of funds in a recreation center or park facility through telephone, emails, website, social media, and walk-in patrons and customers for information, program registration, center daily use, and rentals
• Ensure the safety of participants/spectators and administer first aid when necessary
• Enforce rules and regulations
• Collect fees and take registrations for recreational programs and facility rentals
• Assist in the light maintenance of facilities and recreational areas
• Supervise children involved in after-school, summer, or other recreational programs
• Handle inquiries and complaints from the public
• Some programs may require driving a county vehicle to transport participants or commute to a different location
• Assist with department events and field trips
• Serve as the manager on duty on a regular rotation

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience: No experience required

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Combination of relevant experience and relevant education accepted?: Yes

Licenses/Certifications:

• Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License and County Driving Privileges
• Requires the ability to obtain (within six months of hire) and maintain CPR/AED, Lifeguard certification, and Starfish Instructor Certification.

Computer Skills:

• Proficient in various computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge:

• Instruction in the area of specialization
• Recreational and/or aquatic programming and instruction
• Principles, practices, and techniques of public recreation in an aquatic environment for all ages

Skills:

• Applying aquatic and/or recreation knowledge through hands-on activities while meeting the needs of diverse populations
• Developing and enforcing general rules and safety procedures
• Managing multiple tasks concurrently
• Ability to work independently
• Organizing and presenting demonstrations in an aquatic setting

Abilities:

• Adaptability : Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures
• Applied Learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner
• Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that instills confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization
• Communication: 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
• Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and the organization’s needs
• Initiating Action: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive
• Safety Awareness: Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards

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.