Aquatics Supervisor (#GK7 )

$37.38-$47.30 hourly / $6,479.08-$8,198.51 monthly / $77,750.40-$98,384.00 yearly

• Independently develops, organizes, schedules, directs, and assesses the aquatics and special events programs to which the incumbent is assigned;
• Assesses community needs; develops funding sources to implement the programs, including grant development, fund raising, fee schedules, and community outreach;
• Develops and monitors the budgets;
• Develops, evaluates, and administers contracts;
• Plans staffing levels for programs;
• Selects, evaluates, and trains staff including volunteer and seasonal workers;
• Develops operational standards, policies, and procedures pertaining to assigned aquatics programs;
• Plans and prepares marketing and promotional materials;
• Monitors and supervises the purchase of supplies and furnishings;
• Provides staff support, liaison and advice to commissions, committees and community organizations;
• Assesses safety and risk potential, and plans programs and events to reduce County liability;
• Prepares reports and correspondence;
• Attends meetings and conferences; and
• Substitutes for subordinate staff as needed.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge

Working knowledge of:

• Practices and techniques of planning, organizing, evaluating and administering aquatics programs and special events;
• Principles of supervision and training;
• Techniques of administrative survey and analysis;
• Principles and practices of contract administration;
• Principles and practices of budgeting.

Some knowledge of:

• Grant resources and grant preparation;
• Safety, emergency and first aid procedures;
• Principles and practices of purchasing;
• Principals of diversity and inclusion.

Abilities:

• Plan, organize, schedule, coordinate and direct varied aquatics programs and events;
• Evaluate program operations and recommend new or revised procedures to implement changes and improve efficiency;
• Develop and implement policies and procedures;
• Develop and administer budgets;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, the public and those contacted in the course of business;
• Recognize and effectively deal with politically sensitive issues;
• Read and interpret contracts, proposals, and agreements;
• Analyze problem situations and adopt an effective course of action;
• Prepare comprehensive and concise written reports, news releases, program descriptions, budget proposals and grant applications;
• Speak effectively before diverse groups;
• Recruit, train and supervise the work of volunteer and paid staff;
• Use resources effectively and efficiently;
• Understand, interpret, explain and apply regulations, laws and directives pertaining to aquatics programs;
• Learn and utilize computerized scheduling systems.

Education and Experience


Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:



Completion of a four-year college program with major coursework in recreation or a related field and one year of experience coordinating or supervising aquatics program activities or aquatics special events.

OR

Completion of a two-year college program with major coursework in recreation or a related field and two years of experience coordinating or supervising aquatics program activities or aquatics special events

OR

Four years of experience coordinating or supervising aquatics and/or recreation program activities or special events, at least two years of which must be in aquatics.

A Master’s degree in recreation or a related field may substitute for up to 6 months of the required two years of experience coordinating or supervising aquatics program activities or special events.


SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS


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 training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and Title 22.
A valid Oxygen Administration certificate.
A valid ARC Water Safety Instructor Certificate or 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.


Special Working Conditions:


Exposure to variable temperatures and weather conditions; strong and unpleasant odors and fumes such as chlorine; 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.

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

Bargaining Unit: 41

EEOC Job Category: 02

Occupational Grouping: 30

Worker's Comp Code: 0285

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