3215-Aquatics Facility Supervisor

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Title: Aquatics Facility Supervisor

Job Code: 3215

INTRODUCTION

Direct, administer and supervise the activities, operations and maintenance of an assigned aquatic

facility. Responsibilities include the development, preparation, execution, and supervision of all

aquatics-related programs and staff; budget development and administration; and oversight of

facility maintenance; performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

The 3215 Aquatics Facility Supervisor supervises and administers programs and staff of an

assigned swimming pool facility. This class is distinguished from the 3289 Recreation Supervisor in

that the latter has full responsibility for the aquatics program and all pool facilities. This class is

further distinguished from the 3286 Recreation Coordinator in that the latter oversees coordination

of programs among the different pool facilities.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

General supervision is provided by the 3289 Recreation Supervisor.

Responsible for supervision of the 3213 Aquatics Facility Assistant Supervisor, 3210 Swimming

Instructor/Pool Lifeguard, 3209 Swimming Instructor, 3208 Lifeguard and temporary 9910

Recreation Workers.

MAJOR, IMPORTANT, AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties

assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Plan, schedule, supervise, and participate in the work of aquatic staff responsible for

providing pool safety and recreational services; track time and attendance, conduct skill

assessments, provide and/or coordinate training; monitor performance; and correct

deficiencies through coaching and progressive discipline.

2. Plan and develop pool activities, programs and use; schedule use of pool facility for activities

and programs; ensure aquatic activities meet local needs.

3. Develop and monitor facility budget; monitor and approve expenditures; oversee the

collection of revenues and fees; make recommendations for staffing, supplies, equipment,

and capital improvements; maintain inventory of supplies and equipment; submit requisitions

of supplies.

4. Assist in the development of policies, procedures and safety rules relating to aquatic facility,

programs, pool personnel and the public.

5. Coordinate community relations to promote partnerships and collaboration in aquatics

programs; arrange for marketing of programs; prepare, update and distribute a variety of

brochures, calendars, posters, news releases, flyers, public presentations and meeting

agendas and related communications regarding aquatics programs; conduct public

meetings; respond to public inquiries and complaints.

6. Collect and evaluate data on operations, activities and programs; prepare various reports

and documentation related to accidents or incidents, program effectiveness, patron

participation and satisfaction, budget, revenue and control; maintain records and statistics.

7. Perform swim instruction and water safety when necessary by teaching swim lessons,

enforcing rules, making rescues and rendering First Aid and/or cardiopulmonary

resuscitation (CPR); assume responsibility in cases of accidents.

8. Direct and participate in the maintenance of aquatic facility; monitor pool water chemistry,

take water quality samples and adjust chemical levels as needed; inspect and observe

facility to ensure maintenance of safety standards, sanitary conditions and orderly conduct;

complete work orders for repairs; coordinate with custodial, engineering or other

maintenance staff as necessary; ensure chemicals, equipment and materials are properly

handled and safely stored when not in use; ensure regular and adequate cleaning of the

surrounding pool area, lobby, change rooms and deck.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Proficient knowledge of:

Procedures, methods and techniques of lifeguarding and swimming instruction

Emergency procedures

Practices and techniques of CPR, automated external defibrillator (AED), First Aid, and Oxygen

Administration

Working knowledge of:

Best practices in operations, services and activities of a comprehensive aquatics program

Equipment, facilities, and techniques used in a comprehensive aquatics program

Principles and techniques of supervision, training, performance evaluation, team leadership and

management

Principles and practices of program development and implementation

Budget administration

Water chemistry, water testing and chemical use

Marketing and promotion of swimming pool events

Skills to operate:

Small hand tools for minor pool maintenance

Safety and rescue equipment including AED, rescue tube, pocket mask, oxygen, first aid kit

Point of sale machine

Pool testing equipment, ozonator

Basic office equipment including computer, peripherals, telephone

Chair lift operation

Pool vacuum, timing system

Janitorial equipment including brooms, mops, squeegees, hoses, and plungers

Ability to:

Effectively teach swimming lessons and enforce safety and health regulations relating to an

aquatics program

Think clearly and act quickly and decisively in emergency situations while remaining calm

Supervise, organize, assign, train, evaluate and review the work of staff

Interpret and explain City swimming pool policies and procedures

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing with varying age groups

Collect and analyze data to identify needs, evaluate program effectiveness, draw logical

conclusions and make appropriate recommendations

Prepare clear and concise reports

Use word processing, spreadsheet, database and/or desktop publishing software

Make decisions and use independent judgment

Establish, maintain and foster positive, harmonious and effective working relationships with

those contacted in the course of work including City Officials, employees, supervisors,

participants, instructors, and the general public

Be respectful, consistent, fair and possess cultural awareness and sensitivity

Multitask and be flexible in approaching solutions

Be self-directed, show initiative and demonstrate a dedication to the position and the community

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications are to be used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special

skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional

qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job

announcement.

Training:

Requires a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university preferably in

recreation, physical education or a related field.

Additional qualifying experience as described may be substituted for the required degree on a

year-for-year basis. Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units equal one (1) year.

Experience:

1. One (1) year of full-time experience equivalent to class 3213 Aquatic Facility Assistant

Supervisor.

OR

2. Two (2) years of full-time experience as a swimming instructor and lifeguard including a

minimum of one (1) year as a lifeguard and six (6) months as a swimming instructor.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION

Requires current possession and maintenance of the following certifications or the equivalent of:

1. Lifeguarding issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent certified issuing agency

2. CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent

certified issuing agency

3. Oxygen Administration for the Professional Rescuer issued by the American Red Cross or

equivalent certified issuing agency

4. Title 22 - First Aid for Public Safety Personnel issued by the American Red Cross or

equivalent certified issuing agency

5. Water Safety Instructor issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent certified issuing

agency or Fitness Professional issued by the Aquatic Exercise Association or equivalent

certified issuing agency

6. Aquatic Facility Operator or Certified Pool Operator issued by National Recreation and Park

Association or the National Swimming Pool Foundation

7. Lifeguard Instructor issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent certified issuing agency

PROMOTIVE LINES

To: None

From: Able to promote from 3213 Aquatic Facility Assistant Supervisor

ORIGINATION DATE: August 17, 2011

AMENDED DATE:

REASON FOR AMENDMENT To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities

defined in the most recent job analysis conducted for this job code.

BUSINESS UNIT(S): COMMN

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