DPR Summer/Seasonal Aquatic Facility Specialist Print () Apply DPR Summer/Seasonal Aquatic Facility Specialist Salary $21.44 - $24.13 Hourly Location Multiple Locations, NC Job Type Seasonal without benefits (Less than 1000 hours) Job Number 24-04766 Department Parks and Recreation Opening Date 03/04/2024 Closing Date Continuous + Description + Questions Position Description Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve. A nationally accredited team of passionate professionals devoted to building better lives and a better community through the power of parks and recreation. Our talented team at Durham Parks and Recreation () is devoted to community service and provides a diverse range of programs, services, opportunities, and experiences while being united through our core pillars of creating equitable economic impacts; advancing conservation; rejuvenating health and wellness; enhancing quality of life and sustaining social equity. Locations: Forest Hills Pool, and Hillside Pool. Various Shifts: Up to 40 hours per week shifts vary between Monday - Friday 5:30am - 8:30pm. Saturdays 8:00am - 6:00pm; Sundays 9:00am - 6:00pm. Some additional shifts for training and coverage. Duration: Ends on or before September 20, 2024 Position provides on-site management of seasonal aquatics facilities in accordance with the high standards of the American Red Cross Safety Program. Responsibilities include opening and closing facilities daily, preparing the facility for the public, providing supervision, and cleaning and routine maintenance of pool, bathhouse, and equipment. Incumbent provides swimming instructions, safety oversight, administrative support, and customer service. Hours vary and may require evenings, weekends, and holidays. Some hours may be remote, to include online trainings & meetings, before outdoor pools open mid-June. If you are not able to report in person before mid-June, and/or cannot continue working after July, you are still encouraged to apply! Duties/Responsibilities + Supervision of opening and closing of the aquatic facility. + Maintains order and discipline, enforces rules and regulations. + Directs and conducts all water safety courses and swimming meets specified by the department. + Serves as lead staff on site, providing leadership over lifeguard staff, facilitates group job training, assesses quality of work, and assists staff with duties. + Fulfills lifeguard responsibilities such as evaluating dangerous situations, preventing injury, and providing first aid to patrons. + Maintains pool supplies and equipment, places equipment on the pool deck in preparation of daily operations. + Calls swimmers out of water during electrical storms or torrential rains. + Watches children as young as the age of 10 without adult supervision and ensures that children take breaks and drink water during their swim time. + Keeps water clean by adjusting chemical balance and maintains chemical logs. + Performs general maintenance and cleaning of facility and equipment as needed. + Provides customer service by addressing patron questions and complaints. + Coordinates requests with General Services, signs off on chemical deliveries, and addresses areas of concern on site. + Completes a daily bank deposit and financial statement, ensuring accuracy. + Maintains responsibility for accurate completion of accident reports. + Follows proper procedure for any emergency that may arise concerning the facility. KNOWLEDGE OF: + American Red Cross Lifeguard standards and regulations. + American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety Manual. + Swimming pool filtration and filter operation; balancing swimming pool chemicals + Best practices for handling money. SKILL IN: + Leading and providing on-site supervision to staff and delegating responsibility. + Leading and directing swimming instructional programs. + Communicating rules and regulations effectively to individuals and groups. + Influencing behavior and conflict resolution. + Identifying hazards and unsafe practices. + Leadership and public relations. + Report writing and record keeping. + Exercising initiative and good judgment. Minimum Qualifications & Experience + High School diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSet, TASC). + Two (2) years of direct aquatics experience. + At least 18 years of age. + Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record. + Must have and maintain valid American Red Cross Certificates (or equivalent certifications by another nationally recognized agency which are valid at all pool facilities): o Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED o Certified Pool Operator Additional Preferred Skills + Aable to communicate through emails and text messages. + Available to work on Saturdays and Sundays. + Available to work at least 20 hours per week and up to 40 hours per week. 01 Where did you first hear about this opportunity? + City of Durham Website + Walk in + Job fair + Employee referral + Professional organization Please list the organization in "other" box below + Internet posting Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below + Craig's List + Facebook + LinkedIn + GlassDoor Employment Security Commission + Magazine/Newspaper + Other 02 If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication. 03 Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education. + Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC) + High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC) + Associates Degree + Bachelor's Degree + Master's Degree + PhD or Juris Doctorate 04 Are you 18 years of age or older? + Yes + No 05 Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license? (If you have a license from a State other than North Carolina, you must be willing and able to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days of hire) + I have a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license. + I have a valid license from another State and I am willing to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days. + I do not have a valid, unrestricted driver's license. 06 How many years of direct aquatics experience do you have? + No related experience + Less than 1 year of experience + 1 - 2 years of experience + 2 -3 years of experience + 3-4 years of experience + 4 years or more experience 07 Do you have "both" of these valid American Red Cross Certifications (or equivalent certifications by another nationally recognized agency which are valid at all pool facilities): (1) Lifeguarding/ First Aid/CPR/AED certification and (2) Certified Pool Operator certification + No + Yes 08 If you answered yes to , do you understand that if hired, you must have and maintain both of these certifications while employed in this position? + No + Yes 09 Are you available to work at least 20 hours per week and up to 40 hours per week? + No + Yes 10 Are you available to work on Saturdays and Sunday? + No + Yes 11 Are you able to communicate through emails and text messages? + No + Yes 12 I (check all that apply): + am available to work on June 19 and July 4, 2024. + have experience facilitating staff in-service training. + have experience lifeguarding at outdoor aquatics facilities. + have experience supervising lifeguards. + have experience with registration software like ActiveNet, or with balancing a cash register. 13 Other than Lifeguard and CPO, what current aquatics certifications do you possess? If you have no certifications, indicate N/A. Required Question