Aquatics Leader 1 & 2

***You must apply on our city website at www.cityoffife.org to be considered for this opportunity*** The city is currently recruiting for Aquatics Leader 1, 2 and 3 positions.  These positions are responsible for supervising large groups of children as well as adults; providing a safe, fun and engaging atmosphere for all participants at the Fife Aquatic Center.   All positions are part-time and will require flexibility and the ability to meet with supervisory staff as needed.   The 2024 Salary for these position are as follows: Aquatics Leader 1: $22.00 - $26.64 Aquatics Leader 2: $23.64 - $28.60   These positions are eligible for retirement benefits through the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).  Benefit information can be found on our city website:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityoffife/jobs/   - Facilitates special projects and programs with staff and community partners. - Supervises activities in aquatic center. - Assists with supervision of volunteers and program participants. - Attends all staff meetings. - Teaches swim lessons, performs lifeguarding or other duties related to aquatic programming. - Communicates feedback between participants and program supervisor. - Prepares documents such as letters, program evaluation forms, swimmer progress reports, memos, accident reports, daily logs, updates membership database, etc. - Performs cashier and front desk reception responsibilities. - Answers public questions regarding programs and facilities.   - Supervises the maintenance of equipment, supplies and facilities. - Maintains compliance with all applicable City, County and State laws and City ordinances, policies and procedures at all times. - Performs minor maintenance / custodial duties. - Performs facility opening and closing responsibilities. - Utilizes REC1 software system to process program registrations, “point-of-sale” transactions, and updating of client / patron accounts. - Other duties as assigned. - Acts as the backup staff member to the Aquatics Leader 2 position as necessary. - Performs cashier duties and cash-out responsibilities as needed. - Performs and records pool chemical testing. - Performs pool cleaning and maintenance duties. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: - High School Diploma. - Minimum one year related experience. - Must be at least 18 years old at time of hire.Higher level positions will require additional experience and licenses.  Please see our website for additional information.   REQUIRED LICENSES/TRAINING: - As a swim instructor, no certifications are required prior to start date. - As a lifeguard all required certifications must be completed and continually maintained in a current status in CPR, First Aid, Blood-Borne pathogens, AED and Lifeguard Training. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES – AQUATICS: - Strong interest in working with toddlers and young children under 12 years old. - Accurately and effectively, respond to the Aquatic Center’s Emergency Action Plan. - Knows the levels of each swimmer in the class, knows the skills to be taught in the class, and knows how to effectively and safely manage and teach the class-appropriate swimming skills. - Knows the procedure and techniques to handle general first aid situations. - Attend all staff-required in-services and training. - Maintain all required certifications including blood-borne pathogens, AED, 1st Aid, CPR, lifeguard training, and maintain all physical standards required during duration of certifications. - Meet necessary swimming skills to effectively teach swim lessons to and through the first six levels of the Fife Aquatic Center learn to swim program.