PROGRAM COORDINATOR - PT (Pool Manager) - AQUATICS
Updated: May 16
Huntington Beach
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Job Abstract
This is a Non-Perm, Part-Time position. This is an excellent opportunity to work for the Community & Library Services Department. We have an outstanding career opportunity available, as we're looking for the "right person" to serve as PT Program Coordinator (Pool Manager) – Aquatics within the Community & Library Services Department. This position will work out of City Gym & Pool. The ideal candidate possesses at least three (3) years of directly related aquatics experience, possess a current Am... more details
Description
This is a Non-Perm, Part-Time position.
This is an excellent opportunity to work for the Community & Library Services Department. We have an outstanding career opportunity available, as we're looking for the "right person" to serve as PT Program Coordinator (Pool Manager) – Aquatics within the Community & Library Services Department. This position will work out of City Gym & Pool. The ideal candidate possesses at least three (3) years of directly related aquatics experience, possess a current American Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certificate for the Professional Rescuer or American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers, American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, and Water Safety Instructor Certification., possesses effective and cooperative communication and interpersonal skills, is relentlessly team-focused, and thrives in a busy environment where attention to detail is important. The incumbent will assist the Recreation Coordinator in managing day to day operations that include: serving as a visible presence on the pool deck, ensuring all policies, rules and regulations are followed, staffing, lifeguarding and lesson instruction, facility maintenance, customer service, assist with planning and leading in service trainings and certification course, and instructing swim lessons and lifeguarding as needed.
The incumbent that fills the current vacancy at City Gym and Pool will work 19 hours a week, and be available to work scheduled shifts that may include nights and weekends.
Here in Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team.
Note: This recruitment may close at any time, and will close as soon as the hiring manager determines that enough qualified applications have been received.
Temporary/part-time employment is restricted to 1,000 hours within a 12-month period (July 1 – June 30) and does not qualify to receive City benefits, except those required by law. The City does not belong to the Social Security system. However, enrollment in an alternative retirement program is mandatory which requires an employee contribution of 7½% of base earnings to the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS). There are no rights to employment and employment may end with or without cause or advance notice. Further restrictions apply to CalPERS Retired Annuitants.
Examples of Essential Duties
Working with the Recreation Supervisor and Coordinator, facilitate aquatics programs that meet the community needs and interests, providing educational, cultural, recreational, and/or civic experiences consistent with the City’s mission and adopted plans and policies.
Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the aquatics program at the City Gym and Pool and other facilities as applicable.
Assist in managing staff supervision including lifeguarding, lesson instructions, and other related duties.
Ensures that department policies are followed; enforces the rules and regulations of the pool.
Serve as a visible presence on the pool deck.
Assist in daily facility maintenance.
Respond to customer inquiries, provide information regarding community programs, and register customers for recreational activities, as necessary.
Keep inventory of all safety equipment, supplies, and items necessary to provide a safe environment.
Instructing swim lessons and lifeguarding as needed.
Assist with planning and leading in-service aquatics trainings and training staff in certification courses including but not limited to emergency procedures, water rescues, First Aid, CPR, AED, and Lifeguarding.
On occasion, assist with creating flyers and advertisements for the SANDS.
Other duties as assigned.
Note: The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The City at its discretion, may add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of: Current trends in recreation programs, activities, and experience in aquatics instruction.
Ability to: Supervise program participants in a variety of environments, while creating positive relationships within the community; provide excellent customer service to the community at all times; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; operate personal computer and related software; maintain accurate records; record and retrieve information; lift or move up to 50 pounds without assistance, as well as heavier objects with assistance.
Education and Experience: High school graduation or equivalent certificate required. Three (3) years directly related aquatics experience. Please include any team sports (ex: water polo, swim, etc.) or volunteer experience in your application.
Desirables:
Strong understanding of recreation programming in a municipal setting.
Proficient writing, proofreading, and editing skills.
Ability to effectively listen and provide assistance to internal and external customers in a professional and courteous manner.
Comfortable with soliciting sponsorships and donations from local businesses.
Ability to quickly and effectively respond to changes in direction.
Experience with and working knowledge of any recreation software, Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
College coursework in recreation, communications, or a related field is preferred.
CPR/First Aid/AED Certificates: The certifications below are required at the time of application:
Water Safety Instructor Certification
American Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certificate for Professional Rescuer OR American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
American Red Cross Lifeguard
American Red Cross Title 22 certification will be required within one year of appointment.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:
An official City of Huntington Beach on-line job application must be filled out in its entirety.
If you do not have paid work experience, please list any relevant volunteer or leadership experience.
Applications will be closely reviewed for relevant experience, education and training.
Applicants best meeting the City's needs will be invited to a department interview.
Upon a conditional offer of employment a drug screen (select positions), TB Screening and California Department of Justice (DOJ) Live Scan fingerprinting must be completed with acceptable results.
Other background reports may also be conducted depending on the position.
Upon hire, employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification.
Please Note: Our primary means of communication with applicants is sent via email; therefore, please include a valid email address on your application.
Supplemental Information
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.
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