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Duties: Under the direction of the Supervisor of the RiverPlex & Aquatics, the Aquatics Manager is responsible for:
- Lifeguard coordination across all sites. The Aquatics Manager will recruit, coordinate, train, supervise, and evaluate staff.
- Provide ongoing training for staff focused on quality work activities and the maintenance of safe and effective aquatic facilities at all times.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive Swim Lesson program for youth and adults.
- Assist in all aspects of operations/ general custodial/light maintenance for all aquatic facilities such as: The Aqua-Plex at the RiverPlex, Gwynn Family Aquatic Center, and Proctor Pool.
- Collaborate with the Greater Peoria Family YMCA to support their “Safety Around Water” program for presentation to area children as requested.
- Perform all essential lifesaving functions and CPR skills in the event of an emergency.
- Maintain all emergency equipment in good working order. Maintain all training equipment in good working order. Order supplies when deemed necessary.
- Following all safety procedures that pertain to the duties performed. Supporting all aspects of the Park District’s safety program. Responsible for conducting annual EAP facility drills for RiverPlex.
- Fill in as a lifeguard/swim instructor when it is deemed necessary for operations or to increase the level of customer service provided
- Performing other related duties, as assigned.
Essential Functions:
- To perform all essential lifesaving and CPR skills in the event of an emergency, including the ability to remove a person from the water.
- Able to move and connect pool chemical containers weighing up to 50 lb.
Education: A bachelor’s degree in Recreation, or a related field. Although a degree is preferred, extensive experience in a similar position with similar duties and responsibilities may be substituted for all or part of the educational requirement.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of related experience in aquatic management. This would include lifeguarding, swim instruction, staff development, pool management and operations is required.
Required certifications: Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Training, or able to obtain. Ellis & Associates Instructor Training certification required or able to obtain. Lifeguard certification is required.
Desired WSI certification or equivalent.
Aquatic Facility Operator and/or Certified Pool Operator certification is required or able to obtain.
Knowledge and Ability:
- Ability to select, train, motivate and supervise part-time staff.
- Ability to organize, conduct, and critique lifeguard and swim instructor in-service trainings. Extensive knowledge of aquatic operations.
- Program Operations and Management: Oversee the implementation, operations and evaluations of all aquatic programs to ensure that they meet with the community needs and that of the Peoria Park District.
- Ability to work cooperatively with representatives from the community, public/private groups, and other organizations to provide community awareness of aquatic safety.
- Ability to recommend improvements that support efficient operations.
- Ability to be professional, respectful, accountable, innovative to follow safety procedures, and be equitable to both internal and external customers.
- Prepare, manage, and monitor the aquatic departments budget. Oversee revenue generating and cost control measures. Requires basic skills for budgeting and understanding the financial portion of programming.
- Requires some knowledge of concessions stands and POS cash systems. Implements and monitors cash control systems and procedures.
- Works closely with OSF medical staff in offering services, classes, and programs. Works closely with the RiverPlex/YMCA collaboration on services. Works closely with District 150 on collaboration with lifeguard recruitment.
- Working knowledge of general operations for the entire Park District and ability to interpret this information as needed.
Benefits and Perks:
- Paid sick days, vacation days and holidays.
- Longevity bonus program and wellness program.
- Pension and retirement programs and Social Security participating.
- Exceptional health plan.
- Paid Life Insurance.
- Disability Insurance.
- Full-time employees and dependents enjoy discounted recreation classes and free admission to select Park District facilities.
The Peoria Park District hires without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, pregnancy, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, protected veteran status or on the basis of any characteristic protected by law.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
