Includes the following.   Other duties may be assigned.

• Works and cooperates with co-workers and supervisors at all levels.
• Learns and performs all essential job functions accurately.
• Oversees the management and operation of a regional, multifunctional community center with a focus on aquatics. 
• Coordinates  aquatics scheduling with Department Program staff and other user groups. 
• Coordinates with the Department staff, contractors, and Department of Facilities for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. 
• Oversees daily maintenance of the pool and reports any maintenance and repair issues to their supervisor.
• Supervises assigned full-time and contingent staff.
• Recruits, selects and evaluates contingent staff.
• Plans, schedules, and assigns work.  Determines job priorities and assists with the coordination of staff assignments based on the needs. Facilitates ongoing cooperation and coordination with Department staff and the local community through community center events and programs. 
• Maintains an active working knowledge of aquatics programs, trends, and needs.
• Develops marketing strategies with a focus on aquatics. 
• Maintains thorough knowledge and administers pool sanitation through pump room procedures including chemical readings, balancing and filtration to meet health codes
• Works towards ensuring the safety and security of patrons and staff. 
• Coordinates and submits information for the Department’s seasonal brochure, website, and program and event fliers. 
• Implements emergency action plans for the Center.  
• Completes, reviews and submits Incident, Injury, Accident, or other related reports to the Center Manager. 
• Ensure staff compliance with all Department and County policies.
• Works evenings and weekends as required.
• This position is considered essential and assists, coordinates, prepares and/or supervises facility for emergency operation management during weather and emergency situations.
• Responsible for identifying and applying good sustainability practices in all aspects of Department operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Proficient in recent Windows, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. 
• Five (5) years of a relevant combination of education and experience in aquatics programs and facility operations.
• Lifeguard and management experience preferred.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  
• The employee frequently is required to sit.  
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and use hands to touch, handle, or feel.  
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.  
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer.
• American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer Instructor.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatics Facility Operator (AFO) Certification
• Licenses Howard County Pool Operator with thorough knowledge and application in the areas of pool sanitation, water chemistry and filtration.
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Water Safety Instructor.
• Class C Maryland Driver’s License or equivalent issued by state of residence. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

TO APPLY:  You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted. 

Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.       

At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at  HiringPreference@howardcountymd.gov. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application. 

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