Recreation & Aquatics Manager
GRPA Leadership, Americus, GA, United States
This position is responsible for managing the department’s youth soccer and youth baseball programs, the adult softball program as well as serving as the Aquatics Manager.
MAJOR DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Plans, develops, coordinates, promotes and supervises recreation sports programs, leagues and tournaments for youth and adults.
Manages all aquatic facilities and programs.
Schedules and supervises the work of all pool managers, lifeguards and aquatic related.
Maintains aquatic facilities and ensures that water quality meets the state of Georgia standards.
Recruits and provides training for all aquatic employees.
Manages various components of the registration process, sets registration dates and works with the Executive Director and the Executive Assistant to ensure that all pertinent information is made available to the public.
Develops and distributes practice schedules, game schedules, tournament schedules and reschedules games as needed.
Provides information to the general public regarding recreation programs and assist in the development of flyers and digital advertisement.
Assist the Executive Director with the construction of the department’s annual budget and monitors the portion of the budget of which this position has oversight.
Represents the department at community events, civic organizations and professional meetings.
Maintains records and prepares reports for the programs in which this position has general oversight.
Performs related duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
Knowledge of Aquatic Facilities maintenance principles. Must have or be able to acquire a AFO (Aquatic Facility Operator) or CPO (Certified Pool Operator) credential within 90 days of employment.
A basic knowledge of water safety and lifeguarding principles and practices.
Knowledge of recreation programming management principles.
A basic knowledge of budgetary processes and the ability to make recommendations regarding specific line items and be able to monitor the annual budget in the assigned area of oversight.
Basic skills in advanced planning, problem solving, conflict resolution, interpersonal relations and a general knowledge of computers and technology.
A basic knowledge of the youth sports programs in which this position is assigned oversight.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS The Executive Director assigns work in terms of general instructions. This position reports directly to the Executive Director. An annual performance evaluation will be performed by the Executive Director to ensure compliance with policies, procedures and the nature and propriety of the work performed by this position.
GUIDELINES Guidelines include OSHA regulations, professional standards, state of Georgia swimming pool regulations as well as Sumter County and SCPRD policies. These guidelines require judgement, selection and interpretation in application of all of the above guidelines.
COMPLEXITY / SCOPE OF WORK The work consists of varied management and supervisory duties. The variety of tasks to be managed contributes to the complexity of the work.
The purpose of this position is to manage recreational sports programs and aquatic facilities and programs. Successful performance in this position contributes to the efficient and effective delivery of recreation services to the citizens of Sumter County, Georgia.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while standing or walking. The employee occasionally lifts objects of 50 lbs. or less, must be able to distinguish between shades of color and utilize their sense of smell.
The work is typically performed in an office or outdoors around or on a ball field. The work is performed in both cold and hot weather at times and occasionally during inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to machinery with moving parts and irritating chemicals. Work requires the use of protective devices and equipment such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES This position has direct supervision over both full-time and part-time employees as well as seasonal part-time employees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge and level of competency associated with the completion of training in the field of work, in addition to the basic skills associated with a minimum of the completion of an Associates degree.
Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with 3 – 5 years of experience.
Possession of or the ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the state of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated by the individual in this position. A valid Georgia Driver’s License is required in this position at all times.
Maintain membership in the Georgia Recreation and Park Association (paid by the employer).
A valid AFO or CPO certification is required and is to be maintained during employment.
Additional Info Job Type / Type of Position : Full-Time
Position : Recreation & Aquatics Manager
Organization : Sumter County Parks & Recreation Department
Primary Category : Management
Experience Requirement : 3-4 years
Job Contact Email : GWilson@sumtercountyga.us
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MAJOR DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Plans, develops, coordinates, promotes and supervises recreation sports programs, leagues and tournaments for youth and adults.
Manages all aquatic facilities and programs.
Schedules and supervises the work of all pool managers, lifeguards and aquatic related.
Maintains aquatic facilities and ensures that water quality meets the state of Georgia standards.
Recruits and provides training for all aquatic employees.
Manages various components of the registration process, sets registration dates and works with the Executive Director and the Executive Assistant to ensure that all pertinent information is made available to the public.
Develops and distributes practice schedules, game schedules, tournament schedules and reschedules games as needed.
Provides information to the general public regarding recreation programs and assist in the development of flyers and digital advertisement.
Assist the Executive Director with the construction of the department’s annual budget and monitors the portion of the budget of which this position has oversight.
Represents the department at community events, civic organizations and professional meetings.
Maintains records and prepares reports for the programs in which this position has general oversight.
Performs related duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
Knowledge of Aquatic Facilities maintenance principles. Must have or be able to acquire a AFO (Aquatic Facility Operator) or CPO (Certified Pool Operator) credential within 90 days of employment.
A basic knowledge of water safety and lifeguarding principles and practices.
Knowledge of recreation programming management principles.
A basic knowledge of budgetary processes and the ability to make recommendations regarding specific line items and be able to monitor the annual budget in the assigned area of oversight.
Basic skills in advanced planning, problem solving, conflict resolution, interpersonal relations and a general knowledge of computers and technology.
A basic knowledge of the youth sports programs in which this position is assigned oversight.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS The Executive Director assigns work in terms of general instructions. This position reports directly to the Executive Director. An annual performance evaluation will be performed by the Executive Director to ensure compliance with policies, procedures and the nature and propriety of the work performed by this position.
GUIDELINES Guidelines include OSHA regulations, professional standards, state of Georgia swimming pool regulations as well as Sumter County and SCPRD policies. These guidelines require judgement, selection and interpretation in application of all of the above guidelines.
COMPLEXITY / SCOPE OF WORK The work consists of varied management and supervisory duties. The variety of tasks to be managed contributes to the complexity of the work.
The purpose of this position is to manage recreational sports programs and aquatic facilities and programs. Successful performance in this position contributes to the efficient and effective delivery of recreation services to the citizens of Sumter County, Georgia.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while standing or walking. The employee occasionally lifts objects of 50 lbs. or less, must be able to distinguish between shades of color and utilize their sense of smell.
The work is typically performed in an office or outdoors around or on a ball field. The work is performed in both cold and hot weather at times and occasionally during inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to machinery with moving parts and irritating chemicals. Work requires the use of protective devices and equipment such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES This position has direct supervision over both full-time and part-time employees as well as seasonal part-time employees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge and level of competency associated with the completion of training in the field of work, in addition to the basic skills associated with a minimum of the completion of an Associates degree.
Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with 3 – 5 years of experience.
Possession of or the ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the state of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated by the individual in this position. A valid Georgia Driver’s License is required in this position at all times.
Maintain membership in the Georgia Recreation and Park Association (paid by the employer).
A valid AFO or CPO certification is required and is to be maintained during employment.
Additional Info Job Type / Type of Position : Full-Time
Position : Recreation & Aquatics Manager
Organization : Sumter County Parks & Recreation Department
Primary Category : Management
Experience Requirement : 3-4 years
Job Contact Email : GWilson@sumtercountyga.us
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