Aquatics Operations Coordinator

Are you a safety minded leader who wants to truly make a difference in your community? Want to work with a dynamic, experienced Recreation team that values innovation, training, and growth? Then the City of Dublin is right where you belong! We are looking for our next great Aquatics Operation Coordinator to round out our team of experienced Aquatic Professionals. 

As the Aquatics Operation Coordinator, you’ll oversee and manage daily on-site facility operations at the Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC) and outdoor pools in ensuring patron safety and satisfaction. You’ll be maintaining certifications and emergency training for all full and part-time Recreation Services staff. This position is responsible for supervising seasonal and part-time staff of one of the largest work units in the City.

Working at the City of Dublin is more than just a job! In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program for our permanent full-time employees that includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Opportunity to earn premium-free medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Employer-provided contributions to Health Savings or Health Reimbursement Account
• Healthy By Choice Wellness Program
• Potential Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Employer-provided Short-term Disability (Non-Union Employees)
• Employer-provided Life Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, and Personal Leave
• Longevity Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reciprocity between the State Teachers Retirement System and the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System for service credit
• The City maintains the cost of team member certifications and training time is paid. All certifications achieved belong to the team member.
• Dublin Community Recreation Center Membership

Please note: The annually salary range is $45,200.00-$66,200.00. Given the nature of this classification’s duties/responsibilities, it has been designated as Non-Exempt under the governing Fair Labor Standards Act regulations and, therefore, is entitled to formal overtime compensation and/or formal compensatory time. 

Aquatics Operation Coordinator duties include, but not limited to, the following:
Ensure the Safety of All

• Maintains facility operations and water chemistry for all aquatic facilities; ability to operate, trouble shoot and make minor repairs to all aquatics equipment
• Inspects facilities for safety, hazards, deficiencies and cleanliness
• Reviews and recommends changes to safety related policies and emergency action plans.
• Performs necessary duties to ensure outdoor facilities are prepped for opening and closing. As well as duties needed during annual shutdown of the indoor facility.
• Coordinating and implementing American Red Cross training, in-services and re-certification programs for full and part-time Recreation Services staff

Staff Management with a Focus on Building Effective Teams & Approachability

• Recruiting and hiring part-time/seasonal aquatic staff including lifeguards, pool managers, and guest service workers
• Responsible for part-time staff management including; recruitment and recognition plans, evaluations, personnel issues and disciplinary actions
• Approves and corrects Kronos software time entries for all scheduled employees
• Liaison with other departments and work units to identify, notify and act upon client and facility needs.

Critical Thinking with a focus on Problem Solving and Creativity

• Scheduling required aquatic staff to provide adequate coverage for all facilities for programs, activities and non-structured swimming
• Responsible for daily operations of facilities and/or department through problem solving of patron, staff, maintenance and facility related issues
• Availability to assist with trouble shooting and staffing issues

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in recreation or related field or any equivalent combination of accepted education and experience that would provide the above knowledge, abilities, and skills.
• Previous experience in a supervisory capacity required, preferably in similar industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in work unit specific areas include: Lifeguarding/CPR/AED/First Aid/Emergency Oxygen Administration, Lifeguard Instructor and CPO/AFO

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver's license

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move about workspaces such as an office, pool deck and pump room to access files, supplies and equipment.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office machinery as well as pump room equipment such as chemical supplying devices.
• Ability to exchange information with co-workers and citizens through use of email system, the telephone, and in-person interactions.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to enter data into computer system in a sustained manner.

Other Requirements

• Demonstration of the following established core values: Integrity, Respect, Communication, Teamwork, Accountability, Positive Attitude, and Dedication to Service.
• Regular attendance, as governed by and in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, procedures and laws, is regarded as an essential requirement of this classification.
• Compliance with training directives established by supervisory/managerial personnel.
• Adherence to all applicable Federal and State safety laws, rules, and regulations and City safety policies/procedures.

Core Competencies

Approachability: Is easy to approach and talk to; spends the extra effort to put others at ease; can be warm, pleasant, and gracious; is sensitive to and patient with the interpersonal anxieties of others; builds rapport well; is a good listener; is an early knower, getting informal and incomplete information in time to do something about it.

Creativity: Comes up with many new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.

 
Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

Directing Others: Is good at stabling clear directions; sets stretching objectives; distributes the workload appropriately; lays out work in a well-planned and organized manner; maintains two-way dialogue with others on work and results; brings out the best in people; is a clear communicator.

Hiring and Staffing: Has a nose for talent; hires the best people available from inside or outside; is not afraid of selecting strong people; assembles talented staffs.

Informing: Provides the information people need to know to do their jobs and to feel good about being a member of the team, unit, and /or the organization; provides individuals information so that they can make accurate decisions; is timely with information.

Planning: Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process steps; develops schedules and task/people assignments; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; measures performance against goals; evaluates results.

Problem Solving: Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and does not stop at the first answers.

Building Effective Teams: Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team.

Time Management: Makes decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure; able to make a quick decision.  

The City of Dublin is committed to establishing and maintaining an inclusive and equitable community. We work to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We actively celebrate colleagues’ differences, support them through their careers with us, and prohibit discrimination and harassment. We strive to ensure equitable access to resources and opportunities that allow individuals and groups to feel safe, respected, motivated, and valued. Creating a culture of equity and belonging helps to ensure we meet the needs of all residents, visitors, and City of Dublin employees.