Summary
WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. In 2014, our community was named “The #1 Best Place to Live in America.” Although proud of that honor, everyone on our team is committed to making McKinney an even better place to live, work and raise a family. That’s why we exist.
OUR CORE VALUES City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values - Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization.
SUMMARY OF POSITION Under direct supervision, the Assistant Aquatics Supervisor is responsible for helping the Aquatics Supervisor with the year-round indoor and seasonal outdoor aquatics programs, including staff training and facility maintenance. This position will assist in the oversight of the staff, operating standards, systems and practices as they directly impact the overall operating excellence of the designated areas working to support a 100% cost recovery facility.
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees.
- Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
- Contribute to a positive work culture.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
- Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
- Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
- Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
- Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.
Essential Functions/Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Assists with all financial aspects of the aquatics division, including both the revenue and expense budget. Works with the supervisor to ensure that the financial performance of the division meets budget, and follows division and department policies and procedures.
- Manages programs including swim lessons, contracted agreements with external swim teams, etc
- Assists in the oversight of all aquatics practices, policies and systems that are necessary for achieving the division and facility strategic and business plan goals.
- Assists the supervisor in the maintenance of a clean and orderly facility, including preventative maintenance on all equipment and equipment is in proper working order.
- Assists with staffing-related issues, including but not limited to: selection and hiring, training, coaching, and mentoring of all division staff.
- Helps the supervisor with reports and record keeping, such as employee payroll.
- Enforces all safety rules; provides in-service safety training for all employees; and maintains necessary correspondence with the American Red Cross.
- Promotes facilities, programs, and services when in contact with members and guests.
- Works to ensure that water chemistry meets all state standards; operates chlorination and filtration systems; keeps accurate water chemistry and equipment records; operates vacuum, backwash and other equipment; and prepares and winterizes the outdoor pool.
- Adheres to all written mandatory standards of operation, policies, procedures, manuals, memos, and oral instructions, etc.
- Assists the supervisor in coaching, mentoring and training aquatic staff in a manner that reinforces the facilities mission, vision, values and philosophies.
- Serves as Manager-on-Duty as requested, both during the week and weekends, and performing all responsibilities as necessary in this capacity.
- Conducts oneself at all times in a manner of professionalism that aligns with the values, philosophies and standards of The Apex Centre. This includes wearing The Apex Centre approved uniform and nametag.
- Adheres to all the various written mandatory standards of operation, policies, procedures, manuals, memos, oral instructions, etc.
- Arrives to work every day, on time as scheduled. Works various shifts, including evenings and weekends.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: - Meets with the management team regularly to ensure there is complete cooperation between divisions in the facility and to maintain regular communication to other employees in the facility regarding the division’s services and operations.
- Attends all scheduled employee meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned or directed.
Required Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS - Ability to embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
- Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided.
- Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
- Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
- Knowledge of basic Microsoft Office software, including Outlook.
- Ability to utilize a variety of data sources to include City policies and other sources as needed.
- Demonstrates control and a pleasant demeanor in challenging situations.
- Maintains a high level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
- Possesses a strong customer service focus and respond professionally and effectively to requests and inquiries from guests, members and staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High School diploma or GED required. Successful candidates will have two (2) years previous experience and/or training that includes life guarding/water safety instruction; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must be able to pass pre-employment screenings.
Certification in CPR/AED required; Lifeguard Instructor Certificate; American Red Cross or Ellis Lifeguard Certificate; American Red Cross or Ellis First Aid Certificate; and American Red Cross or Ellis CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certificate.
Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Water Safety Instructor Certificate preferred
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT - Must pass a drug screen and background check.
- Must have Class C Texas Driver’s License
Physical Demands/Supplemental
PHYSICAL DEMANDS This position requires a great deal of visual perception and oral communication. The evaluating of aquatic personnel and scheduled inspection of aquatic facilities and equipment requires massive amounts of routine observation and oral communication to aquatic staff and other City personnel.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Tasks may risk exposure to extreme heat/cold or extreme weather conditions. Also routine exposure to chemicals such Calcium Hypochlorite, Hydrochloric Acid and other pool related chemicals.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Part-Time Employee Benefits:
Health Care - Mental Health Care and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
RetirementParticpation in TMRS is required and starts immediately upon employment.
- Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
- Mandatory 7% employee contribution
- City match 2:1
- 5 year vesting
- Retire after 20 years of service, or age 60 with 5 years of service
Paid Time Off (PTO) - Regular part-time employees who work 20 or more hours per week are elgible for vacation leave accrual after one year of continuous service.
- Paid Vacation (40hours per year)
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
