Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Pool Manager)

JOB SUMMARY

This position is located in the District of Columbia Government (District), Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), Aquatics Division. The Aquatics Program is to provide the citizens of the District of Columbia a diverse and comprehensive scope of water related activities. Presently there are eight (8) indoor pools (one therapeutic), twenty (20) large outdoor and fourteen (14) “walk-to” instructional pools.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Executes administrative duties for the operations of the aquatic facility which he/she is assigned. Ensures all staff are in compliance with the standards of the Aquatics Division and selected certification provided. Provides recommendations that may revise or redefine the methods or techniques needed to direct the aquatic facility. Develops, implements and monitors new program to achieve the expected goals. Manages unknown variables expeditiously, large pool facility and five or more outdoor pool facilities (large pools include a heavy patron population and extended hours of operation). Serves as the Area Supervisor during summer season; manages overall performance of staff and program staff. Ensures all staff is in compliance with the standards of the Aquatics Division and selected certification provider.

Ensures careful monitoring and adequate record-keeping of all revenue, and reports logs, other documentation, and concerns to the aquatic office and immediate supervisor. Maintains overall proper operation and scheduling of programs, activities and events. Develops recreation aquatic programs at assigned site and develops innovative methods to increase enrollment. Supervises Recreation Specialist and Assistants; summer employees serving as managers and assistant pool managers, lifeguards and swim coaches. Maintains support for the aquatics and other recreational programs with the various communities, individuals from the private sector, interagency and outside agencies, union representatives, etc.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Incumbents must have an ILTP lifeguard certification and a pool operator certification issued by the DC Department of Health.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience that is directly related to the position and has equipped the individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, the incumbent must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.

A degree and prior supervisory experience are preferred.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS

Tour of Duty: Varies

Duration of Appointment: Management Supervisory Service – at will

Promotional Potential: None

Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under a collective bargaining agreement.

Position Designation: The position has been deemed protection sensitive. Accordingly, the incumbent will be subject to pre-employment checks (criminal background checks, consumer credit checks, traffic record checks, if applicable) as a condition of employment, and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of your tenure.

This position may require working on weekends and/or evenings as needed.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation.