Aquatics Coordinator - Loudoun County Government : Job Details

Salary: $58,536.34 - $99,511.79 AnnuallyLocation : Sterling, VAJob Type: FT Salary W BNJob Number: 24-00514Department: Parks Recreation & Community ServicesDivision: Recreation CentersOpening Date: 07/16/2024Closing Date: ContinuousFLSA: ExemptGrade: 120Welcome and thank you for your interest in employment with Loudoun County Government!ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY. THE RESUME IS CONSIDERED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ONLY. APPLICATIONS THAT ARE INCOMPLETE OR INDICATE 'SEE RESUME' WILL NOT BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION. Introduction Salary offers are based on information contained within the application and any attachments (licenses, certifications, etc.). Please ensure your profile and resume are up to date with all experience, education, and skills you wish to be considered.Loudoun County Parks, Recreation & Community Services (PRCS) is dedicated to connecting all communities through exceptional people, parks, and programs. Our goal is to make Loudoun the community of choice through outstanding experiences while promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We celebrate the strengths of individuals and collaborate to deliver programs and community services that provide social, personal, economic, and environmental benefits to last a lifetime. Come be a part of something that matters! Job Summary Loudoun County's Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services is currently seeking qualified applicants for two full time Aquatics Coordinators. Manages various aspects of a designated program or group of programs and supervises the staff within the designated department, under the overall guidance of the designated site operations manager. This position entails promoting program services to the community, overseeing the program budget and ensuring the delivery of program services, maintaining program records, analyzing program revenue and success, and supervising or providing guidance to designated staff members.We are currently hiring for the following locations:•Ashburn Recreation & Community Center | Ashburn, VA (opens in 2025)•Claude Moore Recreation & Community Center | Sterling, VAIf you have an aquatics background, can foresee potential problems, and have the specialty skills needed to solve them, then this could be the position you've been looking for. This position requires continual direction and oversight of aquatics operations and programming. A successful candidate will be able to communicate, solve problems, adapt to changing situations, think critically, and work as a team. PRCS serves a diverse population including but not limited to youth, adults, individuals with disabilities, and seniors.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:•Develops a maintenance schedule for the aquatic facility; conducts daily safety inspections, upkeep, and minor fixes in accordance with Health Department regulations; keeps thorough and precise daily maintenance documentation and reports; notifies the supervisor of any work orders that need to be forwarded to the Building Engineer.•Monitors all pool activities closely, identifies any potential hazards, enforces pool rules and safety regulations, maintains communication with management and all pool areas via radio, and ensures proper rotation is being adhered to.•Procures necessary pool-related supplies and equipment as per Department guidelines and upon request.•Plans aquatic programs and activities, including open swim, aquatics instruction, aquatic fitness, and special events; adheres to set guidelines for membership, capacity, and program requirements.•Establishes the pool for the effective operation of leisure swimming in accordance with program schedules, calendars, and designated hours.•Directs lifeguards and water attendant employees; ensures accurate attendance record-keeping. Supervising directly the full-time Aquatics Programmer and Aquatics Supervisor.•New program staff members are hired and undergo comprehensive training on the policies and procedures of both the Center and the aquatics program.•Performs daily and weekly chemical readings, keeps detailed chemical logs, and ensures that pool chemical levels adhere to health code standards. Additionally, oversees the inventory of pool chemicals.•Other essential job duties relevant to the role and department may be required.Work schedule varies following operational hours and may include weekday, evening, and weekend hours.Hiring salary is commensurate with experience. Minimum Qualifications A bachelor's degree in Leisure and Recreation Service or a closely related field is required. Two years of relevant work experience, with at least one year in a supervisory role, or a comparable combination of education and experience is required. Must be physically able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds.Preferred Qualifications:•American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer and/or Water Safety Instructor Trainer or equivalent. CPRP certification or equivalent.•Membership and involvement in related professional organization(s).•Completion of NRPA National Aquatics Management School (NAMS). Job Contingencies and Special Requirements Must undergo pre-employment screenings for criminal, credit, and DMV backgrounds. A valid driver's license and a clean driving record (driving records may be checked yearly to ensure ongoing eligibility).All certifications need to be achieved within the designated timeframes as outlined by the departments, which must encompass the following:•Pool Operators license and Lifeguard Instructor Certification required at time of hire.•Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguarding, and CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor certifications.•Complete Bloodborne Pathogen and facility specific building and pool systems training.•County required e-learning and Supervisory Courses.•Attain any other certifications or training needed by the Department for the specific area of responsibility. Loudoun County Government offers a variety of benefits to both regular full time and part time employees. To view the comprehensive benefits package we have to offer you when you join our team, please click Benefits elgibility for temporary employees are dependent on duration of assignment and number of scheduled hours. 01 Which location would you prefer to work?(note: we cannot guarantee an offer will be made for a specific location, this is just to note your preference)

• Ashburn Recreation & Community Center
• Claude Moore Recreation & Community Center
• No Preference

02 Are you willing to work at either work location, should an offer be made for the site you did not list as preferred?

• Yes, I am willing to work at either site
• No, I am only willing to work at the site I selected as preferred

03 Do you hold any of the following certifications & Licenses?

• Red Cross Lifeguard
• Pool Operator's License
• AED
• CPR
• First Aid
• Valid driver's license
• Other
• None

04 Do you have experience working in an environment supporting one of the following?

• Diversity and Inclusion
• Individuals with disabilities
• None of the above

Required Question