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.