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City of Idaho Falls Aquatic Specialist in Idaho Falls, Idaho
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City of Idaho Falls
Aquatics Specialist
SALARY \$17.99 - \$24.90 Hourly
\$1,439.20 - \$1,992.00 Biweekly
\$37,419.20 - \$51,792.00 Annually
LOCATION Idaho Falls, ID
JOB TYPE Full-Time JOB NUMBER 2024-1120
DEPARTMENT Parks and Recreation DIVISION Recreation Indoor Aquatic
OPENING DATE 11/20/2024 CLOSING DATE 12/2/2024 12:00 PM Mountain
General Purpose
The City of Idaho Falls is accepting applications for an Aquatics Specialist. This position performs a variety of
administrative and supervisory duties relative to planning, scheduling, organizing, coordinating and providing oversight to
the City aquatics programs.
Works under the general guidance and direction of the Aquatics Manager. Provides general supervision to all Aquatic staff.
Essential Functions
Supervises and manages schedules for employees, swimming lessons and other necessary aquatic programs; registers
participants for programs and resolves any conflicts or issues that may arise. Develop a good working relationship with the
public and be able to assist them with their aquatic needs and to answer questions that they may have.
Develops and manages work schedules for the Aquatic Center employees and makes recommendations for personnel
actions to the Aquatics manager.
Assists with the participant program.
Provides conflict resolution as needed.
Develop a good working relationship with the public and be able to assist them with their Aquatic needs.
Monitors activities and programs at Aquatic Center. Responsible for counting cash and completing cash reports. Purchases
items for the Aquatic Center and Aquatics programs as needed.
Assists the Aquatic Manager and/or Supervisor with planning & organizing aquatic program and events.
Plans, executes, follows up, and surveys participants for programs and special events such as lessons, swim teams,
triathlon, fitness, themed public swims, and other programs that may be developed in the future.
Preforms routine evaluations of current lifeguard staff, ensuring all rules and policies are being followed.
Performs Lifeguard and/or Swim Instructor duties when needed.
Performs necessary maintenance duties to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal health and safety regulations
and to maintain the upkeep and appearance of the Aquatic Center; maintains and monitors pool, hot tub, and wading pool
chemical balances for safe operations and to meet State Health Regulations.
Attends various conferences and workshops to keep abreast of current trends in Aquatic programming and pool
operations; and to maintain current certification in instruction and pool operations.
Manages the Aquatic Center in the absence of the Aquatics Manager.
Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Education and Experience:
A. Graduation from high school or equivalent; AND B. Two (2) years experience in aquatic programming or activities; OR
C. An equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Working knowledge of principles and practices of aquatic programming, pool and spa operations, program evaluation
methods, principles of employee supervision, interpersonal communication skills and public relations, budget development,
technical writing and promotion of Aquatic programs.
Ability to carry out and evaluate Aquatic programs, personnel effectiveness and efficiency; ability to communicate
effectively, verbally and in writing; ability to develop effective working relationships with Supervisors, State and Local
Emergency Personnel, fellow workers, community-interest groups, and the public.
3. Special Qualifications:
Must currently hold the following certifications or be able to obtain within 3 months of employment:
NSPF Certified Pool Operator or NRPA Aquatic Facility Operator
ARC Lifeguard Training
CPR-PR, AED and First Aid
ARC Water Safety Instructor (WSI) or equivalent
Oxygen Management
Lifeguard Instructor
Work Environment
Tasks require a variety of physical activities generally involving muscular strain. Physical demands may occur in activities
related to walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, lifting, etc. Talking, hearing and seeing required in the daily
performance of job duties. Occasional exposure to environmental and work hazards resulting from working in a hot and
humid aquatic enviro
