Aquatic Specialist

• Ability to use technology required to perform the job at the Conroe ISD Natatorium.

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  Assists in upholding and enforcing CISD Natatorium rules, administration regulations, American Red Cross or Swim America guidelines and state / local board policy.

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  Provide support and assists the Natatorium Coordinator in the organization and administration of all aquatic events and has maintained a thorough knowledge of operating meet software & timing system.

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  Provides support in the orientation of pool staff to special safety needs required for swimming activity equipment.

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  Assists with supervision of other district athletic events

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  Completes other duties as assigned.

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  Consults positively and effectively with administrators, coaches, community members, and parents.

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  Demonstrates skill in conflict resolution.

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  Communicates district instructional goals and objectives of the assigned area to administrators, staff, and community as appropriate.

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  Monitors activity and produces reports as appropriate or requested.

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  Develops and encourages programs that maximize the facility’s use.

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  Assists with life-guards, and other required personnel for special aquatic events.

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  Provides effective aquatic in-service activities by using district goals, program evaluation, and instructor and administrator input.

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  Maintains effective communication with campuses, high school swim coaches, outside clubs, and the athletic director.

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  Contributes in the implementation of policies established by Federal and state law, State Board of Education rules and the local board policy as pertains to the assigned area.

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  Assists the Natatorium Coordinator in recommending supplies and equipment necessary for the implementation of approved programs and special aquatic events.

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  Assists the Natatorium Coordinator in the supervision, organization, distribution, and maintenance of materials and equipment as appropriate.

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  Keeps informed of research, disseminates ideas to other professionals, identifies trends and opportunities and applies this information as appropriate.

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  Demonstrates steps taken for professional growth.

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  Observes professional and ethical standards in accordance with teaching and coaching standards and community expectations.

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  Maintains membership and active participation in professional organizations.

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  Promotes aquatics programs throughout the community including recreational, learn to swim, fitness, masters, club, and other activities.

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  Attends regularly.

This is an introduction to Aquatic operations at the CISD Natatorium. All candidates must be able to interpret routine reports, correspondence, read and comprehend aquatic technical manuals; rule-books have good test-taking skills and an ability to speak effectively before groups.

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, CPR and First Aid Certification, AED
• Experience With Aquatic Competition
• Valid Texas Driver’s License or valid Texas Identification Card

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Must be able to pass both written and water skills tests
• Must be able to maintain physical fitness and water safety instruction skills
• Must maintain the knowledge and ability to use techniques and skills in water safety and rescues
• Must be able to ability to read and interpret documents such as safety manuals, operating instructions, rule books and procedure manuals
• Must be able to write routine reports and correspondence
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability for test-taking skills

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. There will be occasional district travel, frequent prolonged and irregular hours. Considerable bending, lifting, operating pool equipment, swimming, and computer use is required.