The City of Greenville offers an outstanding opportunity for a Recreation Assistant in our Aquatics Center. This position assists with developing, organizing, and implementing high-quality Greenville Recreation & Parks Department aquatic programs. Under general supervision, the position will provide direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for aquatics staff according to GRPD policies and procedures while creating a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member/patron safety and engagement.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

• Assists in the delivery of aquatics programs, instructions, and staff training.
• Supervises aquatic program activities to meet GRPD objectives.
• Ensures program quality and monitors staff performance and member/patron service.
• Develops relationships with members/patrons and obtains regular feedback on programs.
• Recommends program enhancements to ensure that member/patron needs are being met.
• Supervises staff and ensures appropriate staffing of the pool.
• Aids in selection, training, motivation, and evaluation of assigned staff.
• Responsible for pool safety and injury prevention.
• Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.
• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the program and participation.
• Maintains pool logs, pool updates, and incident reports.
• Teaches swim lessons and manages pool staff.
• Assists with front desk staff at the Greenville Aquatics Center.
• Completes other related duties as assigned by the Aquatics Supervisor.
• Assists with seasonal facility opening and closing.
• Assists with pool chemicals and maintenance.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in recreation, physical education, leisure studies, or a closely related field is preferred; and
• One year of recreation or related experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• principles, practices, and techniques of recreation administration;
• customer service techniques;
• policies and regulations affecting the operation of an athletic center;
• first aid, CPR, and AED techniques

Skill in:

• using athletic tools and equipment;
• using office equipment, including computers and related software.

Ability to:

• assist in planning, organizing, and supervising various center activities;
• assist in creating league game schedules and tournament brackets;
• assist in the training, supervising, and evaluating part-time staff and other seasonal employees for programs;
• provide quality customer service;
• communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• follow oral and written instructions;
• operate assigned equipment, including computer equipment and various software packages;
• meet the mental and physical demands of the position;
• work cooperatively with City officials, other employees, and the general public;
• work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

• Valid North Carolina driver's license and acceptable driving record;
• CPR and AED for the Professional Rescuer Certified, First Aid Certified, and Lifeguard Certified (must be obtained within 90 days of hire);
• Certified Pool Operator (must be obtained within 12 months of hire);
• Water Safety Instructor Certification (must be obtained within 6 months of hire);
• Lifeguard Instructor Certification (must be obtained within 6 months of hire);
• Requires working a varied schedule to include nights and weekends;