Job description

Job Purpose
The purpose of this position is to assist in and perform planning, coordination and supervision of comprehensive recreation and aquatics programs and activities. This position also coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies, community organizations and the public. The position provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Recreation and Aquatics Program Manager. Essential Duties
This position assists the Recreation and Aquatics Program Manager. The incumbent assists in the development, recommendation and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the assigned programs; formulates and organizes the program plans and schedules for seasonal and year-round activities; evaluates the programs and services and makes recommendations for enhancements and modifications. The position also acts as a liaison with a variety of advisory boards, community groups, agencies, and schools; and creates and distributes marketing materials, including management of the associated webpages and social media.

The position provides direction and supervision to temporary staff and volunteers, including selecting, monitoring, training, scheduling, and determining workloads; assists with disciplinary and evaluation processes; oversees and helps conduct in-service training and staff meetings; enforces safety and operating procedures and maintains close communications with the Recreation and Aquatics Program Manager and Parks Superintendent pertaining to developing issues, incidents, and maintenance needs of the aquatics and recreation facilities. Work Schedule
Days of the week: _x_Sun _x_Mon _x_Tues _x_Wed _x_Thurs _x_Fri _x_Sat
Hours of work: Varies Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to this Position: - Knowledge of:

Philosophy, trends, principles, and techniques of aquatic and community recreational programs and services.

• The facilities and equipment needed in a community recreation program and or proper physical planning and arrangement of activities.

Techniques of leading and managing daily program participants and activities.
Techniques of evaluating programs and services.

• Practices of supervising and training lower-level seasonal staff and volunteers.

Concepts of safe working practices; and record keeping practices.
Appropriate public relations skills, i.e., how to diffuse a negative situation, how to educate patrons of rules in a positive manner.

• Appropriate marketing skills and use of social media.
• Supervising an aquatics staff and program.

Current lifesaving, rescue, and safety procedures and standards.

Skill or ability to:
Discern when to include supervisor in issues and/or conflicts.
Make quick decisions in an emergency, while remaining calm.
Direct the work of others and develop an effective team.
Give verbal instructions understandable to young adults and inexperienced staff.
Communicate and act effectively with co-workers, supervisors, users, and participants and the public sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Planning and organizing program elements.
Prioritizing and handling multiple tasks.
Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Maintain a calm, professional manner in all situations.
Make sound, independent judgments within specific program or activity guidelines and practices.
Intrinsically motivate.
Be attentive, responsible, and respectful.
Operate a computer and Microsoft software programs and Civic REC Park scheduling software.
Learn CPR for the Professional Rescuer and obtain a Lifeguard certification.

Complete a lifeguard swim test:

• 300-yard swim using front crawl or breaststroke
• 2-minute tread using legs only
• Retrieve a 10-lb dive weight from 7 ft deep, surface and swim 20 yds with the weight, using legs only and exit the pool without using a ladder within 100 seconds

License and/or Certificate Requirements
Must possess a valid driver"s license with acceptable driving record at the time of hire and can obtain a valid MT driver"s license within six months of hire. Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Training):
This position requires a four-year degree in recreation or education or the equivalent experience working in either field. Requires experience working with the public and community organizations. Other relevant combinations of education and work experience may be evaluated on an individual basis. Application Special Instructions
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The deadline to apply is May 19, 2023 at 11:59PM.

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