Aquatic Center Director- Department of Recreation & Parks at City of Baltimore in Chick Webb Recreation Center

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Salary Range: $62,095.00 - $101,206.00 Annually Hiring Salary Range: $62,095.00- $80,049.00 Annually Get to Know Us Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits Job Summary: An Aquatic Center Director plans, develops, coordinates and implements aquatics recreation programs. Work of this class involves supervising full-time and part-time aquatic and recreation leaders and assistants. Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek which may include evening and weekend hours. Work is performed in an aquatic center where unpleasant working conditions are rarely encountered. Work requires moderate physical exertion. Minimum Qualifications: On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must: Education: Have a bachelor’s degree in recreation, recreation administration, physical education, or a related field from an accredited college or university. AND Experience: Have two years of experience in lifeguard, pool operation, pool management or aquatic training. OR Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience. Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Must hold and maintain the following certificates issued by the American Red Cross: Lifeguard Certificate Lifeguard Instructor Certificate Water Safety Instructor Certificate Certified Pool Operator. Failure to maintain the required certifications is grounds for dismissal. **APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration. ** Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge of the principles and practices of aquatic and recreation program development. Knowledge of the techniques of designing, planning and promoting aquatic activities. Knowledge of the procedures of securing and administering grants. Ability to make responsible decisions in life-threatening situations. Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and administer a complex recreational aquatic program. Ability to evaluate program facilitation and implementation effectiveness and make adjustments when necessary. Ability to supervise pool staff and train others. Ability to establish good working relationships with a diverse group of employees, the community and organizational partners and patrons. Ability to provide excellent customer service and create a work atmosphere where serving others is a priority. Ability to communicate effectively. Background Check Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointments to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed. Probation All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation. Eligibility Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final. E