Aquatics Coordinator

About the role

The Aquatics Program Manager is a supervisory position responsible for development and oversight of aquatics programming. While elements (a) through (c) are preferred, a combination of two of these elements may sufficiently qualify an individual to perform their duties as program director:

• a) A four-year degree in recreation or a related field;
• b) Instructor certification as a lifeguard, water safety instructor and International Life Saving Federation or Red Cross Waterfront certification in accordance with MWR policy;
• c) At least three years of experience in the industry.

Responsibilities

Assists in planning, and implementing a comprehensive, aquatics program, for active and retired military, authorized civilians, contractors, and dependents at multiple facilities.

• Program includes recreation swim, lap swim, water safety instruction, aquatic events, etc.
• Protects lives through aggressive prevention, preparedness, education, emergency medical, and rescue programs.
• Ensures all applicable rules and regulations pertaining to swimming pools and waterfronts are posted and observed.
• Performs water rescues and land rescues equal to the standard of training when an emergency is taking place (e.g. drowning, medical or trauma in the water, etc.).
• Manages respiratory, cardiac and first aid emergencies to include performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), bag-valve-mask (BVM) resuscitation, or automatic external defibrillation (AED).
• Manages the use and maintenance of emergency equipment such as specialized kits and rescue bags, backboards, suction devices, splints, stretchers, and monitoring equipment.
• Develops and oversees emergency medical and rescue training, public education and other related educational and functional duties.
• Teaches various swimming skills and basic diving for all age groups. Prepares material for classes being taught. Ensures the safety of all patrons in the class.
• Serves as the subject matter expert on aquatics for the installation.

Requirements

Directs work to be accomplished by staff.

• Assigns work based on priorities, difficulty and requirements of assignments, and staff capabilities.
• Conducts annual performance reviews of staff.
• Participates in section staffing decisions.
• Ensures staff receives proper training to fulfill requirements of their positions.
• Addresses potential disciplinary and/or performance issues timely and takes appropriate, corrective action(s) as necessary.
• Supports CNIC's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy; fosters a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and/or reprisal; ensures all subordinate staff understand and adhere to the policy; and ensures treatment of all staff is fair and equitable.

Qualifications

Knowledge that enables the employee to competently and independently carry out fitness, aquatics, and/or sports programs through the proper application of principles, concepts and techniques of recreation to specific needs of the community to be served.

• Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DON) and CNIC policies and procedures governing the recreational activity certifications.
• Knowledge of both, NAF, and appropriated fund (APF) funding, government procurement procedures, cash handling procedures, fiscal, personnel, material and cash management.
• Knowledge of various specialty equipment, both resale and fixed assets to ensure quality material exists to enhance programs.
• Knowledge of the roles of the lifeguards during a coordinated rescue scene for the safety of the rescuers and the victim.
• Knowledge of and ability to conduct pool chemical testing and adjust chemical imbalances and document the results.
• Skill in planning and executing a comprehensive fitness, aquatics, and/or sports program that includes a variety of fitness and/or aquatics activities and/or individual and team sports which meets the needs of the participating community.
• Skill in effectively organizing and utilizing available community resources.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and other operating systems used in the program area.
• Ability to analyze and prepare clear, concise, and technically sound reports related to work within the Branch.
• Ability to perform the full range of supervisory duties.
• Ability to develop and effectively deliver presentations and/or training.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Benefits

Salary: $25 - $28 per hour

Pay scale & grade: NF 4- Promotion potential: None

Work schedule: Full-time

Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses up to $5000 in accordance with agency policy.