This position is located in the Sports and Fitness Division, Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department, Great Lakes, Illinois. Incumbent serves as the assistant Recreation Specialist to the Sports and Fitness Division Head. Primary objective is to assist in providing maximum opportunities for participation in a well-rounded program planned for aquatics, sports and fitness activities designed to enhance the physical, mental and social wellness of the population served.
This position is located in the Sports and Fitness Division, Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department, Great Lakes, Illinois. Incumbent serves as the assistant Recreation Specialist to the Sports and Fitness Division Head. Primary objective is to assist in providing maximum opportunities for participation in a well-rounded program planned for aquatics, sports and fitness activities designed to enhance the physical, mental and social wellness of the population served.
Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.
Responsible for the program management of a comprehensive aquatics program that encompasses a full range of programs in both traditional and non-traditional activities/events on water as well as land. In addition assist in oversee a large multipurpose gymnasium, indoor pool and fitness center located in Bldg. 440.
45% Program management
Plans, develops, recommends and carries out approved activities and programs designed to increase interest, patronage and service. Responsible for all publicity and promotion pertaining to aquatics program: free swim, youth, baby and adult swim lessons, youth and adult swim teams, scuba classes, water polo intramurals, swim meets, diving lessons, mandatory PT, and water safety/lifesaving training. Assist in exercises management control over all programs and related activities in the field house. The incumbent is required to use good judgment in making adaptations to the existing programs, and be creative in forming new unique events as needed. Participates in the evaluation of the overall aquatic and sports/intramural programs. Decisions are not reviewed except in terms of participation response or reaction to the program activities. Serves as the department liaison for inclusive aquatic/recreation programs.
40% Administrative
Acts as the assistant facility manager and ensures the proper operation, maintenance condition, and appearance of all fitness/sports and aquatic elements within Bldg. 440 and surrounding property.
Major Facilities include:
1- Field House (with a large gymnasium, fitness areas, locker rooms, 1/10 indoor running track offices, indoor pool and outside courts and special event area).
1 -Nunn Beach (area designated during authorized swimming season and time).
Prepares and submits required reports covering facility attendance and performance of all aquatic programs. Recommends budget requirements for new aquatic programs that are cost effective. Prepares routine request for supplies and equipment for all aquatic equipment inside and outside facilities.
Assists in promoting effectiveness and efficiency using strong organizational and budgeting guild lines, internal controls, and risk management guidelines necessary to provide reasonable assurance of accomplishing management goals and objectives.
Ensures adherence to all departmental safety procedures, including OSHA, and other recognized safety organizations. Responsible for assuring all aquatic equipment is "safe" or "unsafe" in accordance with specifications from the manufacture. Ensures that all sanitary, safety, security and fire prevention regulations are enforced. Ensures that the water temperature and water chemistry of the pools are within acceptable limits. Responsible for the regular chlorine and PH test of water. Helps to ensures that the facilities are safe, in accordance with Navy Safety Standards. Ensures that the Nunn beach area is safe and meets swimming guidelines.
15 % Supervision
Supervises approximately (12-15) full-time, part-time and seasonal lifeguards for the aquatics operation. Also assist in the supervision of another (8-10) fitness staff to support general operations within the Field House. Incumbent will interview and select employees for hire, provides certified training, evaluates their performance and recommends promotions, step increases, terminations, counsels employees on grievances and complaints. Provides guidance and direction to all employees as needed. Schedules entire aquatic staff and may assist in scheduling the fieldhouse staff according to facility hours of operation, approves and disapproves annual and sick leave requests. Maintain accurate Kronos (timekeeping) records for all employees.
Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.
A qualified candidate possess the following:
Must have knowledge to analyze a variety of pool problems, incumbent must possess current Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification and be trained in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Incumbent should have satisfactorily completed a swimming pool operator's clinic. The incumbent, if not currently holding these certificates, will obtain them within six months of employment. All copies of the certifications must be maintained in their official personnel file.
Knowledge gained through relevant education and training, including a minimum of Bachelors' degree in Recreation or closely related field, or related working experience in the field.
Must be capable of organizing and operating a wide range of related and unrelated water and land programs.
Ability to render decisions and react responsibly to various problems and/or situations that may arise, based on knowledge of current and past problems and precedents relating to all aquatic, athletic and recreation programs.
Knowledge of basic rules and sportsmanship associated with a large sports and intramural program.
Knowledge of the range of activities and services, of participant needs and interests, and of the methods and processes involved in a typical and conventional basic aquatic program.
Major study - general recreation, or one of the appropriate fields of recreation such as outdoor recreation; recreation and parks leadership; wild land recreation management; natural resources recreation; youth recreation; public, urban, or community recreation; special populations recreation (e.g. senior citizens, institutional, etc.); or physical education.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
The following documents are required at the time of application:
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 21 February 2023 to receive consideration.
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