Aquatics Recreation Coordinator

The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a charming waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work. About one-quarter square miles in the city have been designated as a national or local historic district. We proudly embrace our rich history and seize the endless opportunities that lie ahead. If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Aquatics Recreation Coordinator position.

Overview
The Aquatics Recreation Coordinator assist the Aquatics Manager in overseeing and leading aquatic programs and aquatic staff for all aquatic facilities. The Coordinator will also be responsible for assisting in the management and operations of the Chinquapin Park Recreation Center and Aquatics Facility, to include serving as Manager on Duty. An incumbent in this class works under the close supervision of a Recreation Manager and should be available to work various hours which include days, evenings, weekends and some holidays.

What You Should Bring
Each member of the team is accountable for the outstanding delivery of services to the community. You should possess good knowledge of the principles and practices of aquatics management and community recreational work; have demonstrated the abilities to plan and direct aquatic program activities; develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, participants and the public; generate interest and participation in center activities with varied age groups; ability to lead and manage an aquatics safety program; and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and writing.

The Opportunity

• Assists in overseeing the program operations daily;
• Assists with the hiring process; approves the selection of staff;
• Communicates concerns and makes recommendations to supervisors regarding participants, contractors, and seasonal staff;
• Develops measures for each program/activity to evaluate success and adjusts as necessary;
• Maintains aquatic inspection records;
• Monitors the annual program budget and provides justification for additional resources that support the aquatics operation;
• Plans and develops aquatics programs for youth and adults;
• Provides excellent customer service providing information, answering questions and concerns from the public;
• Provides Lifeguard and Water Safety Instruction to staff and the public;
• Purchases supplies and equipment following department and City procedures;
• Represents the Department at public meetings and maintains working relationships with members of the community, volunteers, affiliates and stakeholders;
• Uses RecTrac, Munis, Kronos, and Microsoft Office to complete assignments;
• Works with the Recreation Manager, daily and monthly monitoring and reporting of revenues and expenditures against the approved budget;
• Performs related work as required.

About the Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities
The mission of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities is to enrich the City of Alexandria by creating meaningful experiences through public spaces, cultural activities, and programming. The Department's vision is to improve the well-being of every person in our community by connecting them to each other and their environment. The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities received national accreditation from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). National accreditation requires park and recreation agencies to meet 155 standards representing elements of effective and efficient park and recreation operations.

Minimum & Additional Requirements

Four-Year College Degree; completion of college-level courses in recreation, physical education, business management or related fields. Experience in community recreation at a level equivalent to a Recreation Supervisor I, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Ability to work independently and to use judgment within established procedures; experience preparing reports; ability to organize, plan lead or direct the work of others; ability to work with a variety of staff at all levels and to handle assignments across sections of Recreation Services Division.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in recreation, physical education, or a related field; 5 or more years of aquatics programming experience, including hands-on experience producing and managing a variety of aquatics programs. Ability to provide leadership to full-time and part-time staff; excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent knowledge of computer software to include Word Office Suite, RecTrac, and other data collection and tracking software.

Certified as an Aquatics Facility Operator or Certified Pool Operator; First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and WSI lifeguard training or the equivalent.

Notes

This position requires successful completion of a criminal records background check and drug screening prior to employment.