Recreation Leader

The Town of Brookline is seeking an Assistant Aquatics Director to help lead our aquatics team at the beautiful Evelyn Kirrane Aquatics Center in Brookline, boasting three pools and space for athletics, health, wellness and camp activities for the public.

The Assistant Aquatics Director is responsible for recreation, administrative and program delivery work relating to the daily operations of the aquatic center; other related work, as required.

Essential Duties

• Check all areas of the facility to ensure every element of the building and facility, including three pools, locker rooms and mechanical equipment room is in working order; Test the pool chemicals and other required safety measures necessary to operate the aquatic facility safely and in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.; ensure that the facility is kept clean and safe for patrons and pool staff. Ensure that building security is maintained at all times.
• Train, supervise and schedule 50 plus part-time or seasonal staff. In coordination with Aquatics Director, establish and maintain weekly staffing plan. Implement policies and procedures.
• Participate in the development, planning, coordination, and implementation of aquatic programs; serve as a specialist and a leader for certain program areas; supervise and teach various aquatic programs; work on program scheduling and prepare program publicity and calendars, input registration for classes.
• Oversees and performs daily customer service functions as needed, including work the front desk, answer the telephones, work cash register and other office duties. Oversees reconciliation of cash registers and prepare bank deposits. Responsible for ensuring that safety procedures are adhered to. Perform lifeguard duties as needed. Resolves customer service issues.
• Under the direction of the Aquatics Director, responsible for management of all operations and personnel of the Aquatics facility during assigned shift.
• Act as manager of the aquatic facility in the absence of the Aquatic Director.
• Perform similar or related work as required, or as situation dictates.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in leisure services, physical education, or a related field; three to five years of aquatic experience; experience in program development and delivery; customer service and cash handling experience; supervisory experience desirable; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Requirements

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
• Certified Pool Operator and Aquatic Facility Operator Certification must be acquired within a reasonable period after employment.

Knowledge, Ability and Skills

• Knowledge of principles and practices associated with the management of an aquatic facility, current tends associated with swimming and aquatic safety, and customer service. Cash handling and bookkeeping knowledge
• Ability to organize and supervise employees. Ability to work independently. Ability to develop and organize programs and conduct various swimming instruction programs. Ability to effectively communicate with patrons, staff, vendors, and other Town employees; ability to promote aquatic programs and activities.
• Organization, communication, and computer skills; swimming and lifeguarding skills.

Salary: $33.04 hourly with generous benefits.

Apply with Resume and Cover Letter. Position open until filled.