ASSISTANT DIRECTOR RECREATION – AQUATICS
This position will work closely with the Director of Recreation and assist in managing the Recreation Department including planning, training, and overseeing the pool facilities, as well as family or convention group recreational activities for the Hershey Lodge.
This position may provide care, supervision, guidance, or control of children or may have regular, ongoing contact with children that is integral to the responsibilities of the position. As a result, in accordance with Pennsylvania’s Child Protective Services Law, newly hired candidates are required to obtain the following clearances: a report of criminal history from the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), Child Abuse History Clearance from the Department of Human Services (Child Abuse), and Fingerprint-based federal criminal history submitted through the Pennsylvania State Police or its authorized agent (FBI). Completed clearances are required to be submitted prior to starting employment.
Job Functions
(Items marked with an asterisk are essential functions of this position):
- Oversee daily aquatics and recreation activities and events, including pool operations, lifeguards, and activities staff, to ensure that guest needs are met while maintaining a safe and fun atmosphere.*
- Manage and maintain proper water conditions, including chemical levels, in swimming pools and Hershey Water Works.*
- Hire, train, motivate, develop, and manage performance of staff. Monitor/approve employee requests and edit payroll as needed. Create schedules to provide adequate coverage for all recreation functions.*
- Prepare materials and other resources to ensure the appropriate, timely, and thorough training for all recreation positions, including coordinating and implementing lifeguard training classes, monitoring lifeguard certifications, and hosting weekly in-service trainings for lifeguards.*
- Ensure cleanliness of the facilities by enforcing and maintaining safety, health, and sanitation practices that meet guest expectations and property standards.*
- Plan and facilitate all social and recreational events, as well as themed weekends for Hershey Lodge transient guests and convention groups. Collaborate with other departments as well as coordinate character appearances, mini golf, tennis, bingo, and other group activities/services.*
- Resolve and follow up on any complaints, issues, injuries, or other concerns to ensure resolutions effectively meet guest needs and provide excellent customer service.*
- Conduct and attend department and property meetings, participate in rotating “Manager on Duty” program, and support lifeguards and activities attendants by filling in as needed.*
- Assist with preparation of annual budget and monitor inventories of equipment and supplies within the department.*
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 4 years of related experience.
- At least 2 years must be lifeguarding.
- Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.
- 18 years of age or older.
- Must have a valid Driver’s License
Additional Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree – Recreation Management
- Working knowledge and familiarity of an Aquatic Facility Pump Room
- Working knowledge of basic computer skills of Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Must embody Hershey Entertainment & Resorts core values (Devoted to the Legacy, Selfless Spirit of Service, Team Focused, Respectful of Others).
- Pre-Employment – Preferred Certifications: Lifeguard Instructor Certification, Aquatics Facility Operator Certification (AFO) and/or Certified Pool Operator Certifications (CPO). Pesticide Certification (category 24), preferred
Physical Demands & Working Conditions
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:
- Reaching Forward Occasional (<33%)
- Lifting Occasional (<33%) (75lbs maximum weight)
- Bending Occasional (<33%)
- Sitting Frequent (34-66%)
- Standing Frequent (34-66%)
- Walking Frequent (34-66%)
- This job requires a good sense of vision (either corrected or uncorrected). Visual ability to operate moving equipment such as a car, truck, golf carts, etc.
- The position is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
- Physical requirements include complete mobility and good physical conditioning, good hearing and vision, and ability to work in all environments, including cool and hot temperatures. Schedule varies according to operational needs, but includes evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must be available to work varied shifts: early shift begins at 7:00 am and the late shift ends at 11:00 pm. This position may provide care, supervision, guidance, or control of children or may have regular, ongoing contact with children that is integral to the responsibilities of the position. As a result, in accordance with Pennsylvania’s Child Protective Services Law, newly hired candidates are required to obtain the following clearances: a report of criminal history from the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), Child Abuse History Clearance from the Department of Human Services (Child Abuse), and Fingerprint-based federal criminal history submitted through the Pennsylvania State Police or its authorized agent (FBI). Completed clearances are required to be submitted prior to starting employment.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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The Assistant Videographer/Editor position requires skills in a high-volume production environment specializing in the final storytelling of a project. This position is primarily responsible for assisting in the filming and editing process for company video projects. This position requires a diverse knowledge of industry standard types of cameras and production equipment along with basic Avid editing skills. They will work closely with the Producers, Videographers and Editors on staff to ensure projects are completed on time and with the highest technical and aesthetic standards. They are responsible for maintaining the company’s production assets and working with the department production calendar so that equipment is ready for each project.
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- Support production staff with variety of projects using production gear including various models of cameras, lenses, tripods, and other gear related to shooting.
- Work with Production team to build sets for production needs.
- Assist with general duties.
- Maintaining production equipment before and after projects.
- Coordinate the tracking of all production assets.
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- ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
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- Strong work ethic. Outgoing personality with ability to interact within group of creative individuals in a dynamic and constantly changing environment. Willingness to react with short notice to changes in daily routine.
- Willing to travel as required – often locations require extensive driving and multiple night stays with early and late hours.
- Strong communication skills – able to understand direction and make themselves understood when communicating objectives for accomplishing story lines or goals of a production.
- Thorough knowledge of Avid non-linear editing systems, specifically the Avid Media Composer or similar.
- Strong working knowledge of various codecs, containers and file types used in today’s media environment.
- Able to work within a team environment including in the field or studio and in the post process, editing and finishing.
- Able to lift and carry heavy equipment in variety of terrain and conditions from very hot to very cold.
- Good driving record, able to secure Missouri Operator’s License Class E.
- Good organizational skills: able to keep multiple projects balanced at any one time
- Strong video resume required. This resume should demonstrate samples from all of the areas mentioned above.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- 25-30%
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Regularly performs computer work and sits.
- Occasionally walks and stands.
- Seldom/never lifts up to 50lbs.
INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT:
- Performs duties within scope of general company policies, procedures, and objectives. Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments. Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result. Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices. Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures, and practices.
Full Time Benefits Summary:
Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Voluntary benefits
- 401k Retirement Savings
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Bass Pro Cares Fund
- And more!
Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations
Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
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