Job Description Summary

Department - Parks & Recreation

Job Description

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5716 - Aquatics Supervisor

Salary Grade: 7

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $22.85 - $26.84 Per Hour 

Pay Range: $22.85 - $30.82 Per Hour 

Range Explanation:

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

Pima County Parks & Recreation is seeking a motivated recreation professional to serve as the Aquatic Supervisor to help the aquatic management team in overseeing its award-winning aquatics program. This leadership role is responsible for assisting in the seasonal training, managing staff, operations, and programming across a variety of aquatic facilities that serve diverse populations throughout the county. Additionally, during the school year this position manages the aquatic afternoon and evening operation of the Thad Terry Aquatic Center partnership at the Northwest YMCA-Pima County Community Center.

If you are passionate about enhancing quality of life through aquatics and thrive in a leadership role that blends strategic planning with hands-on program support, we encourage you to apply and be part of the Pima County Parks and Recreation Aquatics Team.

This position may be required to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and some holidays. Schedule rotation may be required.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Supervises, trains, evaluates and assigns duties to pool and recreation personnel;
• Prepares and monitors work schedules of lifeguards to ensure uninterrupted pool coverage;
• Monitors daily financial matters such as, payroll, change funds and cash procedures
• Acts as a liaison between Parks and Recreation and partnering agencies such as the YMCA and school districts as well as various County departments.
• Coordinates the training process to certify swim lesson instructors and lifeguards;
• Assists in the supervision of the lifeguard training team for all classes taught;
• Participates in and teaches aquatic and safety certification trainings, as necessary;
• Provides community outreach through special events and pool programming;
• Resolves customer issues and implements corrective procedures;
• Coordinates the acquisition, storage and distribution of supplies and equipment to support aquatic activities;
• Maintains Pima County property such as safety equipment, maintenance equipment, electronics and various items found in aquatics facilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Current certification in Lifeguarding and EITHER Swim Instructor or Lifeguard Instructor PLUS:

Two Seasons of experience as a Lifeguard (60 days = season)* AND One Season of experience as Swim Instructor or Lifeguard Instructor (60 days = season)*.

OR:

Two Seasons of experience in a lead or supervisory capacity with lifeguards (60 days = season)*.

*All of the required experience may be accumulated concurrently.

(For purposes of on-boarding, and attending required in-house trainings will accept Ellis Lifeguarding, YMCA Lifeguarding and StarGuard Lifeguarding certifications if current status can be verified. Must successfully complete an American Red Cross Lifeguard Crossover Course after appointment before providing surveillance and supervision of a County-owned public swimming pool)

(For purposes of on-boarding, will accept YMCA Swim Instructor or American Red Cross Swim Instructor certifications if current status can be verified. Must successfully complete a Starfish Aquatics Swim Instructor Crossover before working as a swim instructor)

(For purposes of on-boarding, will accept Ellis, YMCA, and StarGuard Lifeguard Instructor certifications if current status can be verified. Must successfully complete an American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Crossover Course.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application. 

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Current certification as a American Red Cross Swim Lesson Instructor Trainer or Starfish Swim Lesson Instructor Trainer.
• Current certification as an American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor or Starguard Lifeguard Instructor.
• Experience providing Lifeguard certification training and conducting Lifeguard in-services.
• Minimum one (1) year experience supervising a Lifeguard team of 10 or more.
  

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Lifeguarding and Swim Instructor or Lifeguard Instructor certification are required on the date of appointment. American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification and either Starfish Aquatics Swim Instructor certification or American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification is required within 3 months of appointment. Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver’s license at the time of application. Some positions require a Pool Operator license after hiring appointment.  Some positions may be required to obtain their lifeguard instructor and/or swim lesson instructor trainer certification.  Failure to obtain/maintain the required certification/licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items: Must be able to perform and execute the essential job functions of a Lifeguard I, Lifeguard II, and Lifeguard III as necessary to sustain pool safety and service of the aquatics operation. As a condition of employment or continued employment, positions within this classification may be required to submit to a criminal history background check with state and federal agencies pursuant to A.R.S. 41-1750 and Public Law 92-544. Must be able to work independently at times with minimal supervision. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Pima County determines whether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment. Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations. Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Action Activity - none; Motion Activity - simple and firm grasping and fine movement; Hearing Activity - behind themselves; Speaking Activity - in person, on the phone and on a cell.

Working Conditions: Constantly works in outdoor environments, including varying, inclement weather conditions. Additional working conditions will be determined by position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.