Aquatics Facility Supervisor

Salary : $49,920.00 – $67,163.20 Annually

Location : Fallon, NV

Job Type: Full-Time Regular

Job Number: 2023-0073

Department: Parks and Recreation

Opening Date: 09/25/2023

Closing Date: 10/6/2023 10:00 AM Pacific

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Position Summary

Are you a highly-motivated self-starter who is ready to take on the challenge of overseeing the operations of an aquatics facility year-round? Do you like the challenge and opportunity of overseeing and mentoring part-time staff to ensure Churchill County has a safe and fun aquatics program? If so, consider joining the Churchill County team as the Aquatics Facility Supervisor.

You must feel confident and comfortable scheduling, supervising, and training aquatics staff, and you must be well-organized to keep up with the various legal and training requirements attached to the position. In addition to staff oversight, you would also be responsible for oversight of the pool maintenance, including monitoring and maintenance of the pool filtration system and pool water chemistry.

The position requires extensive public contact and communication skills, as the employee is required to publicize the facility and programs in both written and oral communication, and deal directly with participants and parents. Other duties include the oversight and coordination of aquatics programs and events and ongoing implementation and development of the instructional swimming program, as well as input on budget planning and expenditures. The normal hours for this position will be Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Early morning, evening, and weekend hours may be required. While applicants may be considered who do not have all the required certifications, those with current certifications will receive prime consideration. Applicants without the certifications will be expected to obtain most (if not all) the certifications within the first 12 months of employment.

Churchill County is a great place to work, providing great benefits to our full-time employees. In addition to the salary paid, employees are enrolled in the Nevada PERS retirement system. The county contributes an additional 33.5% into PERS on the employee’s behalf (value of $8.04/hour or $16,700 annually). In addition, the employee will not contribute to Social Security, resulting in an additional 6% in take-home pay (an equivalent of $1.44/hour or $3,000 annually). The county also pays 100% for employee-only health insurance premiums (equivalent to $5.31/hour or $11,050 annually). An employee in this position will also receive full accruals of vacation leave (8 hours per month) and sick leave (10 hours per month), in addition to 8 hours for pay for 12 paid holidays.

If you meet the qualifications and think you would be a positive addition to the aquatics facility and the Churchill County team, be sure to apply online by 10 AM on Friday, October 6, 2023, at . The position may remain open after the closing date, but those who apply by the deadline will receive first consideration for the position.

An eligible list will be created for the position based upon position-related criteria. The list will be maintained for twelve months and may be used for this position only. Inclusion on the eligible list is not a guarantee of a current or future job offer.

Position Summary: Responsible for supervising the activities and programs of County aquatics facility to ensure public safety and compliance with rules and regulations; serves as lead to other lifeguards, coordinates pool activities and events, and provides customer services.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This class is a full supervisory level, responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising the aquatics programs for the County. This class is distinguished from the Facilities, Parks & Recreation Director in that the latter is the department director with responsibility for all department operations.

Essential Functions

This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

• Demonstrates regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
• Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews and evaluates assigned staff; ensures scheduling is appropriate to provide services to clients and County departments.
• Selects staff for hire; trains staff in work procedures; administers discipline as required.
• Provides input into the budget and goal setting processes.
• Develops and implements facility goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards.
• Promotes a positive recreation environment and customer/patron service; assures consistent enforcement of rules and policies.
• Monitors aquatics facility and guests, and assures compliance to rules, regulations, policies and procedures; maintains equipment and facilities in clean and safe condition; coordinates and organizes activities and special events.
• Provides customer services and information to guests and visitors; reports and resolves complaints, special requests, safety conditions, and security issues.
• Develops community programs; produces and disseminates marketing materials; maintains web-sites and social media; oversees registration process, schedules facilities and program staff; orders program supplies.
• Teaches recreational classes and community programs.
• Assures cleanliness of pool and facility; performs and assigns cleaning tasks and projects to staff; performs regular water tests, monitors pool chemical levels, and makes adjustments to pool chemical balance; ensures cleanliness of facility.
• Prepares a variety of written correspondence and periodic reports regarding work performed.
• Ensures that staff follows safety procedures and that public safety and security procedures are followed.
• Provides department and agency support in hiring, training, certification and program/facility coordination and partnerships.
• Engages with the community by attending community service meetings and events.
• Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience

High School diploma/GED; AND five (5) years of experience as a lifeguard and swim instructor; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

• Nevada Driver’s License.
• American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification.
• National Pool & Spa Foundation Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Management certification.
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including selection, work planning, organization, performance review and evaluation, and employee training and discipline.
• The rules, regulations, policies, and operating procedures of the County’s Aquatics programs and facility.
• Principles of water chemistry, chlorination, and pH balancing.
• Lifesaving methods and procedures, including first aid, water rescue methods and procedures, and standard resuscitation measures.
• Safety practices, safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Operation, adjustment, preventive maintenance and minor repair of power tools and equipment related to the work.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Techniques for dealing with the public, in person and over the telephone.

Skill in:

• Planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing and evaluating the work of others.
• Training others in policies and procedures related to the work.
• Promoting a positive recreation environment and good personal behavior.
• Promoting and enforcing safe work practices; monitoring pool facility and guests for violations of rules and safety standards.
• Demonstrating and performing skills needed for all required certifications.
• Teaching effective water safety classes.
• Maintaining accurate records of work performed.
• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Dealing successfully with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to work in a typical aquatics setting, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

Work is subject to exposure to hazardous chemicals, intense noise, gases, and noxious odors.

Conditions of Employment

1. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
2. New employees are required to submit to a background investigation and if hired for a safety-sensitive position, a drug/alcohol screen. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug/alcohol screen (if applicable).
3. Churchill County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS, with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.

DISCLAIMER: Churchill County provides benefits to regular employees. Benefits are prorated for some part time, regular positions (depending on job). Most part time positions provide no benefits.

No Nevada state income tax

Retirement
Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) of Nevada – Churchill County contributes 29.75% of an eligible Regular Member’s salary for retirement. Churchill County contributes 44.00% of an eligible Police Member’s salary for retirement. Retirement benefits are available to employees hired in positions that work 20 hours per week or more on a regular basis. Positions of less than 20 hours per week (or less than 1040 hours in a fiscal year) will receive Social Security contributions and will not be enrolled in PERS.

Deferred Compensation Plans
Employees can also participate in the VOYA 457 deferred compensation plan, which is funded by the employee. This allows the employee to save money in pre-tax dollars toward retirement.

Cafeteria Health Coverage Plan – Full-time employees’ health insurance begins the first of the month after one month of employment. (Employees must work an average 30 or more hours per week on a regular basis to qualify for health insurance coverage.)

The county offers a “Cafeteria” health plan to full-time employees, which allows employees to pick and choose the best health plan for them and their family. The county offers three health plans – a base PPO plan with a $1,500 deductible, a “buy-up” PPO plan with a $750 deductible, and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a $2,700 deductible and a Health Savings Account (HSA), to which the county contributes $150 per month. In addition, the county also provides the following: a prescription plan, a dental plan, and a vision plan. The county currently contributes 100% of the employee premiums for the base PPO plan and the HDHP, as well as for the prescription, dental, and vision plans. Employees who elect dependent coverage pay 100% of the dependent premiums – employees can elect to have those premiums deducted in pre-tax dollars.

Vacation Leave
Full-time, regular county employees scheduled to work 40 hours per week accrue 8 hours per month of annual (vacation) leave per year. Part-time, regular county employees accrue annual (vacation) leave vacation at a prorated amount depending the number of hours worked. Employees earn additional annual leave hours at 5, 10, 15, and 25 years of service up to a maximum of 240 hours (30 days) per year. While on probation an employee is not granted vacation leave for the first six months; the employee still accrues vacation leave during this time and will be credited with 48 hours of vacation leave after six months of employment in their regular position.

Sick Leave
Full-time, regular county employees scheduled 10 hours of sick leave per month, with no maximum accrual. Part-time, regular employees accrue sick leave at a prorated amount depending the number of hours worked.

Holidays – Regular county employees enjoy 11 paid holidays per calendar year including New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Nevada Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Family Day (Friday after Thanksgiving), and Christmas Day. In addition, County employees are entitled to one floating holiday per year, to be used at a time agreed to by the employee and his or her supervisor. (Regular, part-time employees receive prorated holidays based on the number of hours normally worked.)

Tuition Reimbursement
Churchill County values it’s employees and empowers all employees to enhance their skills by taking job-related college courses as well as participating in job related workshops and seminars. To that end, for regular employees the county has a generous Tuition Reimbursement policy for accredited courses, reimbursing up to $1,200 per year in educational expenses.

01

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02

What is your lifeguarding experience?

• None
• 3 months to 24 months
• 25 months to 59 months
• 60 months to 84 months
• More than 7 years

03

How many years of experience do you have hiring, training, and supervising staff in an aquatics environment?

• No Experience
• 3 months to 2 years of Experience
• 2 to 5 years of Experience
• 5 to 7 years of Experience
• More than 7 years of Experience

04

How much professional experience do you have in pool and aquatic facility maintenance and repairs?

• I have no previous experience
• 6 months but less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 4 years of experience
• 4 years but less than 6 years of experience
• 6 or more years of experience

05

Which of the following non-expired certifications to you currently possess?:

• National Pool & Spa Foundation Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification.
• American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Management certification.
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification.
• None of the above

06

In 300 words or less, describe an aquatics program you initiated and carried through to successful completion.

Required Question