Aquatics Section Manager (Park Management Specialist I)

Job Announcement

Join the Park Authority and our nationally recognized team of professionals! The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) is seeking an Aquatics Section Manager to be a part of one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country. With more than 25,000 acres of parkland, nine Rec Centers, eight golf courses, three lakefront parks, and more, FCPA is an exciting organization to be a part of and there are many opportunities for staff to make a difference at every level.

Manages the Aquatic Section of the Fairfax County Park Authority. Oversees and directs the planning and management of a $7,000,000+ operation of revenue-based aquatic facilities and programs in Rec Centers and parks. Facilities include nine indoor competition facilities, one indoor leisure pool, one water park, one spray ground, one outdoor swimming pool, and ten spas. Develops long-range and annual goals, objectives, and program / service plans. Develops, directs, and evaluates county-wide aquatic programs including learn to swim classes, competitive swim training, in-house competitive swim league, aquatic exercise classes, lifeguard training, instructor training, aquatic camps, diving classes, and adapted swimming programs on a fee-based and financially self-supporting basis. Manages use of pools by rental groups, including competitive swim, dive, water polo, synchronized swim teams for team practices, clinics, competitions, general public and passholder use. Oversees aquatic facility operations and facility preventative maintenance. Oversees agency lifeguard training and performance, aquatic risk management, safety and compliance with local and federal OSHA and other regulatory codes. Provides general oversight of more than 20 full-time professional staff and 400 seasonal, non-merit staff, including instructors, lifeguard staff, and volunteers.

Illustrative Duties

The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)

• Develops long-range goals and strategic plans;
• Prepares annual operating objectives and monitors progress toward these objectives;
• Serves as a member of the division management team and interdivisional teams;
• Reviews program budget expenditures and budget requests;
• Prepares and submits a consolidated budget to the appropriate approving authority;
• Develops management indicators for budget development and evaluation of organizational performance to goals;
• Develops, implements, and evaluates policies and procedures and implements or recommends changes;
• Ensures that all data necessary for the functioning and management of the organization is stored and retrievable;
• Supervises, evaluates, and counsels subordinate personnel and provides for training and career development;
• Analyzes programs' use patterns and performance to goals, reports the results thereof and recommends improvements and changes;
• Evaluates suggestions for new programs and improvements to existing programs;
• Prepares periodic reports concerning organizational activities and accomplishments.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following : (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in recreation and park management or other pertinent related field; Plus, four years of experience in work related to parks or recreation, including responsible administrative / managerial experience, preferably in the applicable functional area.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED :

Driver's license (required)

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Ability to operate and demonstrate proper operation of pool filtration and sanitation equipment, use hazardous pool chemicals, pass medical clearance to use respirator. Ability to operate vehicle. Ability to sit and operate computer for long periods of time.

Ability to stand, walk, stoop. duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE :

Panel interview; may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian / Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and / or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314.DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO / AA / TTY.