Recreation Coordinator II - Aquatics

Job Summary

The Recreation Coordinator II is an integral part of the City of Greeley's Recreation Division. This position oversees 90+ part-time staff, manages their hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluation, and oversees facility operations.

Core Objectives

• Create, implement, and lead Aquatics programs, including swimming lessons and special events
• Partner with other Aquatic Coordinators to deliver swimming lesson programs, group rentals, and basic Aquatic facility maintenance
• Program at the Family FunPlex Adventure Island Water Park, the Greeley Recreation Pool, Centennial Pool, Discovery Bay Pool, Island Grove Splash Park and Sunrise Splash Park

Experience, Knowledge, Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation or a related field required
• One to three (1-3) years of recreation or special event programming experience
• Current certification in Community CPR, First Aid and AED or within 3 months of hire
• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with 2-year clean driving record
• Preferred Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Preferred Certifications: Water Safety Instructor, Water Safety Instructor Trainer, Lifeguard Instructor Trainer, Lifeguard certification, CPO or AFO

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Create, implement, and lead Aquatics programs, including swimming lessons and special events
• Assist with the recruitment, hiring, training, supervision, and coaching of part-time staff members including Lifeguards and Swim Lesson Instructors
• Evaluate the success of programs and provide feedback to the Aquatics Core Team
• Conduct regular staff training on emergency procedures
• Deliver equitable, professional, and prompt customer service to community members and facility users
• Create and foster partnerships with community partners and organizations to design programs that fit their unique needs and promote employment opportunities
• Collaborate with Operations staff to ensure they have the proper program information
• Negotiate contracts with outside vendors, instructors and other external groups
• Hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate part-time staff
• Cookout monthly staff meetings and in-service trainings
• Utilize When2Work scheduling software to schedule employees
• Ensure facilities are safe and conduct regular inspections
• Work with maintenance staff to ensure all preventative maintenance occurs on a regular basis
• Maintain staff certification records to ensure patron safety including Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, AED Training, and various required certifications
• Review and maintain online and in-person training through the City of Greeley Training Courses
• Offer Risk Management Education courses for internal and external customers
• Track and order supplies and equipment
• Monitor the hourly employee labor budget
• Administer surveys and conduct focus groups to gauge participant satisfactions level, gain constructive feedback and foster ideas for new programs and special events
• Deliver prompt and professional solutions to both external and internal customers through face-to-face, phone, and email interactions
• Provide quality service through the development of relationships with facility users, program participants, community members, City employees, and numerous partner organizations
• Learn to use and effectively operate recreation management software, Amilia, for program operations including account management, pass sales, program registrations, point-of-sale service, and other management functions
• Update and monitor Recreation website and social media outlets
• Learn to use and effectively operate Connect2Concepts
• Efficiently Operate When to Work Software

Supervisor Duties

• Hiring, training, motivating and coaching employees
• Evaluate employee performance and goal setting
• Hold employees accountable for assigned tasks and goals
• Provide timely and constructive feedback and training opportunities
• Provide training opportunities with a focus on employee development
• Resolve conflicts and complaints
• Analyze information and processes and develop more effective or efficient processes
• Establish and achieve business and financial objectives
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Exposure to indoor/outdoor work areas including but not limited to classroom, general office spaces and recreational activity spaces
• Frequent use of light or medium weight objects (e.g., 25-50 lbs.) and use of medium weight tools
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and moving throughout indoor and outdoor program areas
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling supplies, equipment, and materials used for recreation programs and events
• Requires mobility to move throughout offices, recreation facilities, athletic fields, parks, and event sites
• Requires visual acuity, hearing, and manual dexterity sufficient to supervise activities, operate equipment, use computers, and communicate effectively
• May be required to demonstrate program activities, monitor participant safety, and respond quickly in emergency or first-aid situations
• Requires the ability to set up, take down, and transport program or event equipment
• Requires physical effort that includes working from ladders in awkward positions

Benefits

This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.

Conditions of Employment

• The City of Greeley is an at-will employer
• Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification
• Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation