Recreation Supervisor II - Aquatics

CITY EQUITY STATEMENT
The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job-someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education.

Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.

POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

The Recreation Supervisor II - Aquatics is responsible for overseeing the City’s aquatic program and ensuring an exceptional experience for all guests. This role involves managing the daily operations of two indoor pools (including hot tub, steam room, sauna, play feature, and outdoor splash pads), one outdoor seasonal pool, and seven outdoor seasonal fountains. You’ll lead an energetic team of aquatic staff, coordinate exciting programs, and create strategies to meet department goals. Safety is a top priority, and you'll make sure everything flows smoothly and within budget. The position offers a great deal of independence in decision-making in accordance with established policies.

The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES

The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service - People - Integrity - Respect - Innovation - Teamwork).

This position supports the goals of the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department, which enhances the quality of life for all Westminster citizens by providing diverse leisure, recreational and informational services and resources; and acquiring, developing and maintaining first-class parks, facilities, open space and trails.

Every employee is accountable to:

• Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority
• Communicate with customers to ensure that, where possible, they are satisfied, and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback
• Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision
• Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner
• Demonstrate integrity and build trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior
• Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner
• Support/promote change; demonstrate flexibility, and take calculated risks when appropriate
• Participate in personal growth opportunities, and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization
• Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered
• Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives
• Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity, and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences

GENERAL COMPETENCIES
Citywide - Every employee in this position is accountable to:

• Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments
• Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses, and target areas for personal self-development
• Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
• Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
• Achieve goals, and handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
• Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications
• Demonstrate accountability for work, and take ownership in job performance
• Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product

Job Specific - Every employee in this position must be able to:

• Demonstrate thorough knowledge and expertise of park and recreation principles and practices as they apply to management of the business functions of a municipal government department, leadership in strategic planning and creative advancement of the goals of the City through parks, recreation and libraries services
• Acquire and maintain required aquatic certifications
• Demonstrate knowledge of aquatic operations, including chemicals and other mechanical equipment
• Analyze problems and exercise sound judgment and arrive at logical, valid conclusions
• Express ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
• Demonstrate proficiency at formulating strategic written and oral communication link department endeavors to a target audience
• Practice sound fiscal management skills to achieve budget goals
• Lead transitions to new business strategies in a staff-inclusive manner through training, support and clear communication
• Establish and maintain effective team-building environment with employees, superiors, coworkers, consultants, governmental officials and the general public
• Use advanced technology applications relative to the position in a proficient manner
• Develop applicable skills with evolving technology to ensure practices are up to date Maintain exceptional public speaking skills
• Work collaboratively in the city organization and develop community and business partnerships
• Maintain an exceptional professional image as an ambassador for the City
• Supervise, plan, direct and coordinate the efforts of professional and technical subordinates

Leadership/Supervisory - Every employee in this position is accountable to:

• Foster a participatory organizational climate that is open, positive, reinforcing, and supportive
• Encourage employees to be accountable for their work and take ownership in what they do
• Demonstrate leadership and courage by making or supporting decisions that reflect the organizational mission and goals even when the decision may be unpopular to some
• Demonstrate collaboration and conflict resolution skills with other departments and employees
• Help employees to see the value of developing their skills, and assist them in eliminating barriers to their development; encourage employees to step outside of their comfort zone to develop their skills
• Provide meaningful, timely employee feedback and appraisals, and effectively address employee performance problems
• Effectively supervise, mentor, and motivate in a team environment

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks
1. Supervise facility operations, including:

• Oversight of safe, quality and effective operation of aquatic facilities
• Develop, maintain and evaluate risk management practices
• Ensure facility maintenance operations are in regulatory compliance and support maximized benefit of equipment, mechanical, and facility investments

2. Supervise and lead staff to achieve goals, including:

• Develop, implement and evaluate training and certification standards
• Develop and update clear goals and expectations for staff aligned with department's goals
• Maintain a team atmosphere including exceptional internal and external communication and service
• Implement performance appraisals and human resource practices

3. Develop, implement and evaluate programs and services, including:

• Align service delivery with patron demand
• Develop and implement ongoing programming strategies
• Serve as an ambassador to internal and external user groups

5. Collaborate with various City staff and work groups
6. Develop and administer budget to be aligned with division and department goals
7. Maintain regular and punctual attendance
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications
Required :

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Parks and Recreation, Business Administration, Public Administration or closely related field
• Four (4) years of full-time work experience in recreation services involving development, operations and program management, including two years supervisory experience/aquatics facility
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record

Preferred:

• Current certifications in CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, Administering Emergency Oxygen, Lifeguard Training, Lifeguard Training Instructor, Designated aquatic certifications, CPO and/or AFO
• Certification in StarGuard
• Applicable knowledge of park and recreation technical software and maintenance management systems

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.

Physical Requirements
Work performed is physical in nature and involves sufficient physical strength and stamina for:

• Constant sitting, standing, and walking throughout pool area to observe patrons adherence to facility rules and to inspect for safety hazards
• Constant near and far acuity to observe pools for possible troubled swimmers and safety hazards; constant hearing to be aware of troubled individual that may be out of line of sight; ability to rescue troubled individuals in an aquatic environment
• Frequent crouching/squatting, kneeling, and bending/twisting to perform pool maintenance and rescue duties; frequent climbing and balancing to ascend and descend elevated lifeguard stands
• Frequent light grasp to hold rescue tubes throughout shift and safely use maintenance items; occasional firm grasp and fine motor skills to perform water testing, first aid, and other emergency functions
• Occasional reaching overheard to pull up to lifeguard stands; frequent reaching below shoulder to perform pool maintenance and emergency functions
• Occasional lifting of ten (10) pounds from floor to overhead to move equipment and supplies; occasional lifting of up to seventy-five (75) pounds from floor to chest to assist in moving furniture, equipment, and patrons on backboards
• Occasionally carry seventy-five (75) pounds up to fifty (50) feet, and fifty (50) pounds up to 100 feet, to perform emergency rescues; occasionally push and/or pull seventy-five (75) pounds to remove individuals from pool area in an emergency, and to set up bleachers for events and lane ropes for lap swim

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is constantly performed in a high-volume indoor or outdoor aquatic setting with constant exposure to loud noise and wet/humid conditions. Work includes periods of high activity and stress during emergency situations. Sufficient physical strength, stamina, and conditioning are needed to rescue swimmers in danger of drowning who may resist rescue.

Required Materials and Equipment
Personal computer, water testing kits, chlorine tanks, cleaning chemicals and cleaning equipment such as pool vacuum, hose, pressure washer, scrubbers, telephones, pumps and gauges, safety devices which include rescue tubes, backboard, whistles, two-way radios, megaphones, AED, bag valve masks, air packs, first aid supplies, and PA and stereo systems.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Background checks will include employment references and criminal history, and when applicable, credit check, driver license record, and education verification
• Drug screen
• Physical
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
• Must be legally entitled to work in the United States

The City of Westminster, Colorado, is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community.

The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Health and Dental
• Flexible Spending
• Pension/Retirement Plans
• Term Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Survivor Benefits
• Wellness Program
• Leave program that provides for vacation, holidays, sick leave, major illness, on the job injury, and administrative reasons
• Career Development Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

For a more detailed overview of our Exempt and Administrative Officer benefit package:
Benefit Package

The City of Westminster does not participate in the Social Security system. In lieu of Social Security contributions, the city contributes to a 401(a) defined contribution plan on your behalf.

401(a) Contribution Rates:
Employee Mandatory Contribution: 11.5% of your base pay. Contributions are pre-tax and fully vested.
Employer Contribution: 12% of your base pay.

Employer Contribution Vesting Schedule

• Less than 3 years - 0%
• 3 to 4 years - 60%
• 4 to 5 years - 80%
• Over 5 years - 100%
• For employees age 55 and older, the employer contributions are 100% vested

The City of Westminster provides employees with innovative and practical ways to improve their commute through two key features, EcoPass and Commute Benefits powered by Commutrics. EcoPass provides unlimited trips on RTD's core transit services and Commute Rewards allows you to record your trips and get rewards based on your commute mode.

Closing Date/Time: 3/31/2025 8:30 AM Mountain

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• City of Westminster, Colorado

• 303-658-2150

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