Job Location – Pecos, TX (Reeves County Recreation Center – “The Rec”)

Reports to – Lifeguard Supervisor, Aquatics Director

Overview:

Our mission – “To provide the most comprehensive health, wellness, and recreational sports services to help our members and guests achieve their best potential.”

Our vision – “To pioneer a seamless integration of performance and fitness, nutrition, physical therapy, massage, child care, along with sports and recreation all under one roof.”

Position Overview:

Seeking dynamic individual for a Lifeguard role working with various populations and clientele at our state of the art and newly constructed Recreation Center. The Rec will pioneer and promote the integrated health model in providing a seamless integration of performance training, fitness and wellness, nutrition, rehabilitation, recovery, child care, and recreational sport activities all under one roof.

The Rec is based on a fluid and fast paced professional team environment where all staff are required to wear multiple professional hats, and work within a highly supportive team environment. All staff are required to be highly professional, supportive, respectful, and valued for their unique talents and experience at all times.

The ideal candidate will have the professional opportunity to advance to a role beyond the listed post based on the performance, management, and success of the Aquatics Department and the Rec as a whole.

Responsibilities and job functions include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in all aspects of the various aquatics, aqua fit, and lesson programs for all members and guests.
• Help ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all members and guests in the aquatics area.
• Help provide a safe, fun, happy, and educational experience for all members and guests utilizing our aquatics services.
• Instruct, motivate, and mentor clients 1-on-1, in small groups, and large groups in a safe, legal, moral, and ethical manner for all aqua related programs and lessons.
• Assist in the daily cleaning, stocking, and maintenance of the aquatics area, including maintaining correct water balance, documentation, and preventative maintenance of all pools, sauna, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of the Rec's various integrated services, programs, and staff.
• Collaborate and work in a holistic team environment that includes Performance and Fitness, Nutrition, Physical Therapy, Massage, Aquatics, Childcare, and Recreational Sports.
• Openly communicate with staff, members, and guests to ensure all goals are met.
• Participate in staff education covering all aspects of the Rec's methodology.
• Participate in program planning, development, design, and research.
• Help develop fliers, brochures, advertisements, etc. to promote the various aquatics programs and services.
• Help conduct various client engagements, educational activities, and events.
• Act as a professional liaison of the Rec and provide a warm and welcoming environment for all members and guests.
• Follow established policies and procedures set forth by the Aquatics Director and Executive Director.
• Maintain professional credentials as required, including but not limited to, attending necessary continuing education courses.
• Cross train with other departments within the Rec’s purview.
• Some travel may be required.

Physical Requirements:

Candidates applying for this position should be comfortable in various environmental conditions and be able to lift at least 50 pounds unassisted repeatedly throughout the workday. Swim at least 200 yards daily. The physical requirements of this job require frequent standing, walking, demonstrating, swimming, and assisting as necessary.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Certified First Aid & CPR w/ AED by American Red Cross (will certify in-house).
• Certified Lifeguard by American Red Cross (will certify in-house.)
• Certified Water Safety Instructor (WSI) by American Red Cross.
• Demonstrate energy and passion for helping others achieve their personal goals.
• Strong customer service skills where servicing the “client” is top priority.
• Excellent computer skills including MS Office or related products.

Preferred:

• Certified Lifeguard, First Aid & CPR w/ AED by American Red Cross.
• Certified Water Safety Instructor (WSI) by American Red Cross.

Classification:

• This is a part-time position with the opportunity to advance to a full-time position.                                 

Pay:

• Starting at $12.50 per hour.
• Increased compensation for all private, semi-private, and group instruction for all aquatics related services.                                   

Benefits and Incentives:

• Complimentary membership to the Rec Center.
• Generous professional allowance and discounts on top quality athletic clothing, nutritional supplements, child care, and our integrated services.
• Added compensation & financial incentives based on yearly performance and revenue.
•  Specific allowance for continued education reimbursement.
• Opportunity for professional development, advancement, and growth.
• On-site training & education benefits.

 Benefit and Incentive Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply.

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