Submitting Staff Availability in the Mobile App

The HydroApps mobile app features a fully redesigned availability submission system that makes it faster and easier for staff to manage their scheduling preferences directly from their phone. Instead of using a traditional calendar view, the mobile app now uses a streamlined day-and-time selection system designed specifically for mobile devices.

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Accessing Availability Settings

To manage your availability:

1. Open the Scheduling Dashboard

2. Tap My Availability

   
   

From there, you can create, edit, and manage your available working times.

Understanding the New Availability System

Unlike the web platform calendar view, the mobile app uses a simplified scheduling interface that allows staff to:

• Select date ranges

• Choose specific days of the week

• Set available shift times using sliders

• Add multiple availability windows for the same day

This makes it much easier to quickly update changing schedules from anywhere.

Setting Availability for Specific Days

When creating availability:

1. Select your start date

2. Select your end date

3. Choose the days of the week the availability applies to

4. Use the time sliders to select your available hours

For example, you may set:

• Sunday mornings from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

• Sunday evenings from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Multiple availability windows can be added for the same day if needed.

Creating Multiple Availability Entries

HydroApps automatically keeps your availability entries organized in chronological order.

Each time you submit a new availability block:

• The dates automatically reorder

• Your schedule stays easy to review

• Managers receive updated availability information immediately

You can continue adding new date ranges and custom availability as needed.

Single-Day Availability Changes

The system also makes it easy to create one-time availability adjustments.

For example:

• Mark yourself available all day for a specific date

• Add temporary extra availability

• Adjust hours for special events or schedule changes

Simply create a new availability entry for the selected day and submit the updated hours.

Updating & Managing Availability

Availability can be edited at any time directly within the app.

Staff can:

• Add new availability

• Remove existing availability

• Adjust shift times

• Update recurring scheduling preferences

Managers will automatically see the updated availability when building schedules.

Availability & Time Off Requests

The availability system works alongside time-off requests, allowing staff to:

• Maintain regular availability patterns

• Submit specific days off separately

• Keep scheduling preferences organized and accurate

Depending on how your organization manages scheduling, supervisors may use both availability settings and time-off requests when building schedules.

A Faster Mobile Scheduling Experience

The redesigned availability system was built specifically for mobile use, making it easier for staff to quickly manage their schedules without needing to navigate a complex calendar interface.

With flexible date ranges, multiple time windows, and fast editing tools, HydroApps helps staff keep their availability accurate and up to date throughout the season.