Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
The City of Fredericksburg is seeking applications for an Aquatics & Recreation Coordinator. Under administrative direction of the Recreation Superintendent, oversees the day-to-day operations of the Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park Pool, Town Pool, and the Splashpad. Also assists with the management of athletic, recreational camping, and event venue reservations and operations and other duties as assigned. This position requires a rotating on-call Tuesday-Saturday work schedule during the aquatics season. Coordinates, implements, directs, and supervises quality recreational activities and programs for all citizens with schools and local organizations at the pools. Qualifications listed below. The starting salary is $62,462.40 and is an exempt position. Benefits include retirement plan, group health insurance, paid vacation, and paid holidays. Applications may be picked up at 2818 E. U.S. Hwy 290, Fredericksburg, TX 78624, or downloaded at www.fbgtx.org. Resumes may be submitted, but not as a substitute for completed applications. For more information, contact Hailey Olden, Recreation Superintendent, at (830) 997-4202 or holden@fbgtx.org
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Oversees the daily operations of the aquatic facilities including operating procedures, staffing, facility readiness, safety, and customer service while promptly reporting operational concerns to the Recreation Superintendent.
- Provides day-to-day direction, guidance, and supervision to seasonal aquatic staff; oversees the marketing, recruitment, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, and performance evaluation of seasonal employees.
- Develops aquatic facility work schedules and staffing plans for review and approval by the Recreation Superintendent and coordinates daily staffing needs.
- Serves in the lifeguard rotation as needed and maintains the physical ability and required certifications to respond to aquatic emergencies and perform lifeguarding duties.
- Assists with pool chemistry, facility inspections, safety procedures, maintenance coordination, and compliance with American Red Cross standards, City policies, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Monitors changes in aquatic industry standards, regulations, and safety practices and assists with implementing necessary operational or procedural updates.
- Make chemical adjustments to water when necessary, maintain records, prepare and submit reports to effectively manage controls, efficiencies, safety, and water quality.
- Provides facility maintenance as required such as backwashing, cleaning pump basket, brushing, and netting out debris.
- Coordinates aquatic and park facility reservations, including pool parties, group reservations, pavilions, RV sites, and athletic fields, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Assists with the handling of special event applications as assigned, recreation programs, and community events.
- Administers and upkeeps license agreements, contracts, and related documentation to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely execution.
- Processes aquatic staff timesheets, leave requests, payroll information, invoices, receipts, and facility revenue records in accordance with established procedures and supervisory approval.
- Maintains inventory of aquatic and recreation supplies, chemicals, and equipment and assists with purchasing and inventory management.
- Serves as the liaison between 3rd party organizations and aquatic programming at the pools.
- Responds to the public’s questions and concerns, resolves routine issues when appropriate, and refers significant or unresolved matters to the Recreation Superintendent.
- The parks department is responsible for shelter operations during emergency situations. Must be able to assist with operations of this emergency shelter including working overnight shifts.
- The position requires the ability to listen and communicate effectively in English. Employees are required to respond to work-related emails, phone calls, and text messages within the designated 8-hour work period.
- Performs related duties as assigned or required.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Parks and Recreation or related field and two (2) years of experience in parks and recreation and aquatics operations; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid, and American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire. National Swimming Pool Foundation Certified Pool Operator certification (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire. Availability and willingness to work after hours, weekends, evenings, and holidays. Available for emergency response outside of normal operating hours. Computer/Email/Microsoft Excel/Word/Power Point/Graphic Design (such as Canva) software experience required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of aquatic facility operations, safety practices, lifeguarding procedures, and applicable industry standards and regulations.
- Knowledge of recreation programs, facility reservations, special events, and general parks and recreation operations.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and emergency response procedures.
- Knowledge of recreation management software, such as CivicRec, and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of website content management and basic graphic design software, such as Canva.
- Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple activities and responsibilities effectively.
- Ability to provide direction, training, and guidance to seasonal staff and foster a positive, professional work environment.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with staff, supervisors, other City employees, program participants, and the public.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service and respond professionally to questions, concerns, and complaints.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, staff, community partners, and members of the public.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take initiative while following established policies, procedures, and supervisory direction.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities, operational needs, weather conditions, and emergency situations.
- Ability to maintain accurate records, prepare reports and correspondence, and handle administrative and financial information with accuracy and confidentiality.
- Ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position, including job-related lifeguarding and emergency response duties.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to completing responsibilities accurately, efficiently, and professionally.
- Must possess valid driver’s license and be able to drive City vehicle.
- Regular use of out of office responses is required. Must keep calendar updated with schedule, changes to schedule, time off, meetings, appointments, or anything that will change availability.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Work is performed both indoors and outdoors and may require extended periods of standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, swimming, performing saves, CPR, 1st Aid and working in adverse weather conditions.
- The position requires sufficient strength, mobility, coordination, and endurance to perform manual labor; operate tools, equipment, swim, lift objects of 50 lbs. without assistance.
- The position must be physically capable of responding to emergencies and safely assisting, lifting, moving, evacuating, or extricating individuals of varying sizes and weights.
- Required to work with and handle a variety of cleaning and pool chemicals.
- This position may involve exposure to chemical fumes, airborne particles, and noise. Employees must be able to work safely in these conditions and follow all required safety procedures and wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
- This position requires the ability to listen and communicate effectively in English over the phone, email or text.
- Participation in an on-call rotation is required during the aquatic season. During assigned on-call periods, this employee must keep their phone alerts turned on and audible overnight and be available to respond within the designated response time to chemical alerts, facility issues, and other aquatic emergencies.