• Job Description

  Req#: 5233551
  Limited supervisory work conducting numerous tasks related to the operation, management, scheduling, and compliance of an aquatic facility within the City of Miami.
  
  Work involves responsibility for conducting aquatic programs and activities for residents of all age groups. An employee is responsible for implementing pre-designated aquatic activities at an aquatic facility and ensuring staffing levels and operational conditions meet all standards. Employees exercise independent judgment in conducting assigned activities as outlined by the Aquatics Program Planner or designee. Limited supervision may be exercised over subordinates engaged in aquatic or maintenance activities. Supervision is received from the Pools Supervisor who reviews work to determine program effectiveness and adherence to standard policy and procedures. This position requires extensive public contact and may be required to work flexible schedule and adjusted hours based on seasonal conditions and operational requirements.
  Conducts general aquatic activities such as swimming lessons, sports, etc. for all age groups.
  
  Issues, collects and inspects all aquatic equipment and supplies daily to ensure all areas meet healthy and safety standards. Maintains an inventory control list of aquatic equipment located at the facility.
  
  Maintains records on aquatic staff certifications, tracks renewals, and ensures all staff certifications are valid and up to date.
  
  Prepares weekly schedules that meet program delivery and facility service level needs, as well as American Red Cross safety standards.
  
  Assists in the enforcement of aquatic facility rules and regulations. Responds to emergencies at the facility, as needed.
  
  Trains staff in the service delivery standards of tasks, including, but not limited to, programming, facility admissions, fee collection, cash handling, maintenance, and sanitation. Performs these functions in the event of a staff shortage or as needed.
  
  Performs maintenance activities to prevent equipment malfunction and monitors the facility area in order to maintain a clean, safe and orderly facility. Reports safety hazards and submits facility work orders.
  
  Responds to guest inquiries and complaints.
  
  Prepares reports on operations, staff attendance, etc. as directed by higher level administrators.
  
  Recommends new programs or facility enhancements based on guest feedback, industry trends, and safety standards
  
  Performs other related work as required.
  
  A high school diploma or its equivalent and two (2) years of experience supervising and coordinating aquatic programs.
  OR
  An equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma or its equivalent and two (2) years of the required experience.
  
  
  NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
  
  The following certificates and/or wallet cards must be possessed at time of application and maintained valid throughout employment: Lifeguard Training Instructor, Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard Training and First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certificates issued by the American Red Cross or other nationally recognized certifying agency, and one of the following: National Recreation and Park Association Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) Certification, or a National Swimming Pool Foundation Certified Pool-Spa Operator (CPO) Certification.
  
  
  SPECIAL NOTE:
  
  Employees in this classification will be required to work various shifts, to include nights, holidays and weekends.
  
  Candidates will be subject to a Level II background screening. Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must upload and submit attached copies of the following documents with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile but they will not attach automatically and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.
  
  ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT.
  
  THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:
  1. Proof of education in the form of Bachelor's degree (or transcripts)in Planning, Urban Studies, Architecture, Engineering, Geography, Geographic Information Systems, or a closely related field or higher from an accredited college or university. Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency*.Translations of diploma/degrees are not accepted. If degree/diploma does not reflect the academic major on its face, transcripts indicating degree completion must be submitted. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts.
  2. Proof of Lifeguard Training Instructor, Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard Training and First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certificates issued by the American Red Cross or other nationally recognized certifying agency, and one of the following: National Recreation and Park Association Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) Certification, or a National Swimming Pool Foundation Certified Pool-Spa Operator (CPO) Certification.
  3. To qualify under the equivalency clause, applicant must provide proof of education in one or more of the following applicable forms: copy of high school diploma, or equivalent, OR any higher accredited degree such as an Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's degree or higher.
  *Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies:
  Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by:
  
  • An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR
  • A current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), OR
  • A current member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), OR
  • A recognized Professional Organization
  For additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies visit the Florida Department of Education
  
  It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified.
  
  Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes are not required and will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.
  
  It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications, when submitting application(s), failure to do so may result in disqualification.
  
  Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notification of eligibility.
  
  Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (Member 4) and the applicable FDVA- Veteran's Preference Certification Form(s) in accordance with rule 55A-7.013 - Documentation of Preference Claim, must be submitted with the employment application.
  
  FDVA Certification Forms: Please complete the applicable Veterans' Preference Certification Form(s). Form(s) must be uploaded with your employment application along with acceptable proof of veterans' preference.
  
  Form VP1: VETERANS' PREFERENCE CERTIFICATE
  Form VP2: CURRENT MEMBER OF THE RESERVE CERTIFICATION
  FORM VP3: UNREMARRIED WIDOW or WIDOWER CERTIFICATE
  
  Selection Preference for City Residents: In accordance with APM 2-02, applicants for classified positions who are City of Miami residents and new hires will receive preference in selection from interview ranking bands provided that any two (2) of the following documents are submitted with the employment application and again at time of interview:
  
  A. Utility bill dated within 60 days of the date of submission
  B. Valid Florida Driver License or State-issued I.D.
  C. Property Tax Statement dated within 1 year of the date of submission
  D. Properly executed valid lease agreement
  E. Homestead Exemption dated within 1 year of the date of submission
  F. Motor Vehicle Registration dated within 90 days of the date of submission
  G. Official school records or transcripts, dated within 90 days of the date of submission
  H. W-2 (or 1099) Tax Form dated within 1 year of the date of submission
  
  City of Miami residents are granted selection preference over non-City of Miami residents within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process.
  
  Selection Preference: Selection preference within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process will be granted in the following order: 1) preference eligible veterans, 2) active City of Miami employees, 3) City of Miami residents, 4) all others.
  
  OPEN/NON-COMPETITIVE

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