Position Summary:

The Assistant Aquatics Coordinator position for Kent County Parks and Recreation requires extensive experience working with the public and in water safety, as well as administrative experience in scheduling and supervising numerous lifeguards. Candidates must have good communication skills, be willing to travel between sites within Kent County (including Betterton, Millington, Worton, and Rock Hall), work weekends and holidays, be available Memorial Day weekend through mid-September, and be professional dealing with other staff, children, and adults. The position also requires knowledge and experience in the use of pool equipment, filtration systems and pool chemicals. The candidate will assist the full-time Program Coordinator in the maintenance of pool facilities and equipment as well as staff in-service trainings, scheduling, and general administration of aquatic programs.The candidate must be at least 20 years of ageto be considered for the position. This position is considered to be one that is in the public eye and should always reflect a professional manner as well as exceptional character attributes. Priority will be given to candidates who can be available for the entire season (early May-mid September).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Keeping supplies, equipment, and facilities in good condition.
• Scheduling, supervision, guiding and evaluation lifeguards.
• Knowing, following, and enforcing policies and procedures as stated in policy manual, as well as mandated by the Department of Health.
• Assisting the Program Coordinator in creating, scheduling, and executing staff in-service trainings, swim lessons and other aquatic programs.
• Assisting with pool operations and maintenance and resolving system operation issues.
• The position is (40) forty hours per week from early May to mid-September.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Requires candidates to have a yearly pre-employment medical form completed,
• have current First Aid and CPR certification for the Professional Rescuer, Lifeguard Certificate, Pool and Spa Operator Certificate,
• 3 years experience as a head lifeguard or similar administrative aquatics experience,
• have a valid drivers license, supply a copy of a 3 year driving record from the MVA at the time the application is filed,
• completion of a defensive driving class (offered during orientation).
• Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certificate or equivalent preferred but not required

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions including water, sun, high humidity, excessive heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds,
• Swimming endurance (500-meter minimum),
• Cleaning,
• Climbing.

Kent County Government provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.