About us
City of Bedford Heights is a municipality. We are a city of 11,100 residents and roughly 1,500 school age youth. Our objective is hire an individual who will come in and make an immediate difference within the community and department with respect to structure, planning, programming, and budget management..
Our work environment includes:
- Recreation Center
- Indoor and Outdoor Pools
- 3 park locations
- 3 baseball fields
- Offices, etc.
**Job Overview:**
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervises the operations and personnel of the indoor and outdoor swimming pools; plans pool schedules; prepares work schedules for subordinates and supervises them in performing their duties.
- Provides residents with swim class information and schedule changes; handles other inquiries or complaints.
- Serves as instructor for Lifeguard training.
- Plans and organizes aquatic classes at the indoor pool; teaches classes.
- Assists in the supervision of other Departmental events when required.
- Performs related duties as required.
- Ability to plan and supervise the operations of municipal swimming pools.
- Ability to train and supervise subordinates.
- Ability to plan, organize, and teach aquatic lessons.
- Ability to effectively work and communicate with children and adults.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends during special events
Education and Work Experience Requirements:
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- HS Diploma OR GED
- Basic knowledge and understanding of MS Office
- Ability to maintain accurate records
- WSI Certification / LGI Certification
- Lifeguard Certification
- AED Certificate
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Associate Degree or Higher in Recreation or Sports Management
· Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel, and Outlook)
· WSI Certification LGI Certification
· Lifeguard Certification
· CPR Instructor’s Certification
· AED Certificate
· Aquatic Exercise Certification.
NECESSARY SKILLS AND ABILITIES
· Ability to maintain accurate records
· Ability to work with minimal supervision
· Ability to train and supervise subordinates
· Ability to occasionally work nights and weekends
Physical Requirements:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job’s essential functions.
- Ability to see and hear.
- Possess an audible voice for communication.
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk about.
- The physical agility and stamina to swim and rescue water in emergencies.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evenings as needed
- Rotating weekends
Work setting:
- In-person
- Office
- Outdoor work
Experience:
- Lifeguard: 5 years (Required)
- Customer service: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- WSI AND LGI CERTIFICATIONS (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Bedford Heights, OH 44146 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bedford Heights, OH 44146: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person