About the Department
The Department of Parks and Recreation has 8 aquatic facilities to include: 2 indoor pools, 4 community pools and 2 waterparks. The aquatics department serves over 400,000 visitors a year. We offer a number of aquatic programming options, with nearly 7,000 participants per year.
The swim lesson aide assists in providing swim lesson instructions to participants in the pool, helps with set-up and clean-up of the program area, takes attendance, provides excellent customer service, and ensures the safety and security of the swim lesson participants.
Candidates must be 15 years of age, have knowledge of all 6 swim strokes and be able to jump into chest deep water, tread water for one minute and then swim 25 yards of either freestyle or elementary backstroke.
Starting Rate of Pay: $12.77
The Department of Parks and Recreation conducts DMV records checks on all licensed employees and criminal background checks on all hires age 18 years and older.
Please note: the position is open until the advertisement closes with ongoing application review.
Note: The information that follows is a County-wide Classification Specification that may include details not specifically applicable to this position
Position Duties
This class is part of the Recreation Job Family. Incumbents monitor areas, participants, and events to ensure the safety of all visitors and participants. Responsibilities include: monitoring games, practices, and events to ensure compliance with code of conduct; assisting patrons as needed; and performing reception and concession duties.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This position is responsible for monitoring games, events, and practices; ensuring compliance with applicable code of conduct rules; providing customer services; and performing reception and/or concession duties.
TYPICAL CLASS RESPONSIBILITIES (These responsibilities are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)
1. Monitors games, practices, and events to ensure compliance with code of conduct and other regulations.
2. Performs reception and concession duties during sporting events.
3. Provides customer assistance by directing customers to requested services.
4. Compiles and maintains a variety of logs, records, and reports related to daily activities including activity reports and work orders.
5. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Minimum Qualifications
Basic mathematical concepts;
Customer service principles;
Recordkeeping principles;
Cash handling procedures;
Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations;
Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment;
Modern office technology;
Computers and related software applications.
SKILLS
Providing customer service;
Maintaining basic operational records and reports;
Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards;
Utilizing computers and relevant software applications;
Using a computer and related software applications;
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Discipline specific responsibilities do not apply to this classification.
LEVEL OF DECISIONS
Responsibilities are typically procedure based with defined goals and processes or methods, but incumbents have the latitude to determine the speed or order of steps used to complete assignments.
DIRECTION RECEIVED
Incumbents perform tasks following defined procedures and standards, and deviation from procedures typically requires prior approval.
DIRECTION PROVIDED
Incumbents are typically not responsible for providing formal work direction.
Other Qualifications
8th grade education and 0-12 months of related experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Minimum 15 years old; First Aid Certification and/or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification may be required depending on position; Federal or State background check may be required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, and intense noises.
NOTE
The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.
Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.