Therapeutic Recreation Aquatics Operator - Recreation & Parks

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the Recreation Manager and the Therapeutic Recreation Supervisors, the Pool Operator will operate all aspects of the swimming lesson, open swim and Water Exercise and aquatic program at the Cedar Lane Therapy Pool. Duties Responsible for implementing all safety standards required for a well-rounded, safe aquatic program and all records (attendance, accident reports, chlorine readings, schedules). Communicate health related information to staff delivering lessons. Supervise staff and participants during guarding. Monitor participants for distress, such as seizures. Handle discipline problems and public relations. Work closely with the community to develop a well-rounded safe aquatic program. Attend pre-season and in-service training sessions and participate in life-saving skill practices. Assess skills and teach swimming lessons. Complete all necessary paperwork. In case of inclement weather responsible for canceling and contacting manager to rescheduling swimming lessons and sessions. Special Qualifications / Skills Must possess current Red Cross Certification in the following: American Red Cross Lifeguarding and First Aid/CPR. Howard County Pool Operator’s license. American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. Must be knowledgeable in the areas of pool sanitation, water chemistry, and filtration. Display leadership abilities and be able to delegate duties to staff. Must be at least 19 years old. Must have reliable transportation and evening availability. Must teach Red Cross swimming lessons. Experience Experience in managing an aquatic facility and overseeing aquatic programs for individuals with various disabilities. Must have experience teaching swimming lessons. Education High school diploma; college degree preferred. Rate Of Pay Contingent – Pay rate commensurate with experience. Paraprofessional: $20.00-$24.00 per hour. Additional Information Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at View email address on click.appcast.io. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application. Employees in this category may not be eligible for all County benefits. 01 Can you describe your experience in managing a team of lifeguards and other pool staff? 02 Can you describe your knowledge of pool water chemistry and how it affects swimmer safety? 03 What experience do you have with training lifeguards and swim instructors (i.e. in-services, audits, and annual renewals)? 04 What certifications do you hold that are relevant to the role? 05 Can you describe a time when you had to show good customer service to a patron? Required Question #J-18808-Ljbffr Howard County Government