FIELD RESOURCE – Milwaukee Recreation – AQUATICS DEPT.

PROGRAM AREA: Aquatics

JOB TITLE: Field Resource

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-time seasonal

STARTING HOURLY RATE: $21.00

HOURS PER WEEK: 25 – 30* (Greater in the summer)

JOB SUMMARY:

The Aquatics Field Resource person will assist with making documented pool visits to the summer Milwaukee Recreation Aquatics Program. In a varied maximum 30-hour work week, the Field Resource will stock pools with 1st Aid supplies, safety check rescue equipment, refill instructional paperwork, make observations of part-time staff, and fulfill other responsibilities assigned by the Aquatics Supervisor.

position RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work in close collaboration with the Aquatics Supervisors.
• Serve as liaison between City-Wide Aquatics office and Community Center staff through frequent site visits.
• Ability to communicate professionally with supervisory staff and part-time co-workers.
• Assign reasonable expectations for part-time aquatic staff during site visits.
• Share patron concerns and needs with supervisor or building staff when necessary.
• Maintain a professional appearance by always being in uniform and keeping the facility clean and organized.
• Make observations of part-time staff members in need of correction and communicate findings to the Aquatics Office.
• Be flexible and able to visit multiple pools throughout the city.
• Be an authority figure at your facility and work to create a safe and fun environment for others.
• Be prepared to teach both Lifeguarding and CPR courses throughout the year.
• Accurately complete paperwork related to the job in a timely fashion.
• Maintain current certification as an American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor & others as listed below.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Hold current American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification.
• Hold current American Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR/AED and First-Aid certification.
• Preferred American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification.
• experience with coaching swim or aquatic fitness is a plus.
• Able to meet the scheduling needs for this position
• Access to reliable transportation

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years working in and around pools preferred.
• Demonstrated professional leadership ability, maturity and supervisory responsibility.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrate leadership ability and positive public relations skills in addressing potential issues with customers, employees, inspectors, and building staff.
• Observe and enforce state-regulated pool code compliance of part-time Lifeguard and Swim Instructional staff in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes ATCP #76.
• Document site visits and effectively communicate appropriate feedback to part-time employees and full-time supervisory staff.
• Effectively train lifeguard staff in both American Red Cross Lifeguard Training classes and during in-service sessions.
• Exhibit a passion for water safety and the ability to positively market Milwaukee Recreation Aquatic programming.
• Complete required paperwork for the Red Cross, State of Wisconsin, and Milwaukee Recreation Aquatics Office.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Contributes as a team member to a recreational atmosphere that is friendly, cooperative, efficient, and professional.