Aquatics Program Specialist (#GK4 )

$27.03-$34.17 hourly / $4,685.11-$5,922.69 monthly / $56,222.40-$71,073.60 yearly

• Supervise, organize, motivate and assist with hiring and training of the aquatics staff;
• Schedule and evaluate the staff assigned to a swimming facility;
• Ensure that safety standards, sanitary requirements and regulations are enforced;
• Prepare and maintain routine reports on staff and operations;
• Prepare staff schedules;
• Supervise the care and maintenance of swim lesson, exercise, first aid, and lifesaving equipment;
• Inventory equipment and supplies;
• Enforce water safety rules and regulations;
• Perform rescues;
• Perform first aid and resuscitation;
• Act as a liaison between the public, staff and office personnel; evaluate programs and suggest improvements;
• Supervise routine maintenance;
• Plan and facilitate staff meetings and in-service training; teach aquatics staff the lifeguard, first aid, CPR, and water safety courses required to perform their job;
• Teach community courses that qualify the public to apply for lifeguard positions at Simpkins Family Swim Center;
• Handle general daily functions of an aquatics facility;
• Notify supervisors of disturbances, emergencies and staff performance and facility problems;
• Open and close swimming facilities;
• Assist in the planning, organization, set up and teardown of accommodations for special events and facility rentals;
• Perform cashier, office, and clerical duties; and
• Assist supervisor as requested.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of:

Thorough knowledge of:

• The principles, practices and application of lifesaving, first aid and CPR techniques.

Working knowledge of:

• Swimming pool operation, including sanitation and safety;
• The aquatics program area to which assigned.

Some knowledge of:

Supervision and training.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively and tactfully with those contacted in the course of business including participants, staff, parents, and the public;
• Write clearly and concisely;
• Maintain a professional demeanor;
• Accept constructive criticism and direction from supervisors;
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions;
• Maintain a clean and orderly work site;
• Supervise, evaluate, and train lower level staff and volunteers;
• Administer first aid;
• See program participants in need of assistance from near and far distances;
• Provide leadership and motivate staff;
• Independently make decisions;
• Read, understand and explain County policies and procedures;
• Maintain records and periodic reports;
• Perform simple arithmetic calculations to make change;
• Motivate program participants;
• Effectively deal with stressful and emergency situations;
• Successfully complete all training provided by the department;
• Perform tasks requiring physical strengths and/or stamina to effectively rescue victims, administer first aid, and CPR;
• Hear and distinguish a variety of sounds in a noisy environment such as participants in need of assistance, fire alarms, whistle, and approaching vehicles or equipment which might pose a danger;
• Speak loudly in order to warn program participants of impending danger.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, unless otherwise specified. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

The full-time equivalent of nine months experience as a lead-worker or supervisor in aquatics programs.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS:

License/Certificate:

Possession of a valid American Red Cross (ARC) lifeguard training certificate*;
Possession of a valid ARC CPR for the Professional Rescuer (CPR Pro) certificate* or American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Health Care Profession (Provider C);

* Acceptable Lifeguard and CPR Certifications include:

American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED

OR

American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid

WITH

The American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer.

OR

The American Red Cross CPR – AED for Lifeguards

Post-employment certifications required within six months of hire:

ARC Trainer certificates for Lifeguard and Title 22 courses.
A valid Oxygen Administration certificate.
A valid ARC Water Safety Instructor certificate or a Santa Cruz County Instructor Training Program.

AND

Attain one of the following:
First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22)
ARC Emergency Responder
First Responder
OR
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

Background Investigation:

Fingerprinting is required for some positions.

Special Working Conditions:

Some positions may involve exposure to variable temperatures and weather conditions; strong and unpleasant odors and fumes; noise from children; allergens such as poison oak, pollen, and bee stings; pool chemical fluctuations which might cause irritation to eyes and skin; and the possibility of administering first aid which may involve exposure to infections which might cause chronic disease or death.

Other Special Requirements:

Availability to work variable schedules including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.

EST: 5/10 REV: 2/21, 4/13 Analyst: CB, TC, CJS

PREVIOUS CLASS TITLES: None

Bargaining Unit: 41

EEOC Job Category: 08

Occupational Grouping: 30

Workers' Comp Code: 1160

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