Aquatics Aide (#GK8 )

$17.73-$17.73 hourly / $3,073.14-$3,073.14 monthly / $36,878.40-$36,878.40 yearly

• Assist with recreational aquatic programs;
• Maintain order;
• Ensure the safety and well-being of program participants;
• Enforce and follow policies and procedures;
• Communicate with parents of program participants;
• Set up prior to, and clean up after program activities;
• Write and maintain program records;
• Collect and account for fees;
• Transport supplies;
• Notify supervisor of unusual problems, disturbances, and emergencies;
• Attend meetings;
• Administer first aid;
• May act as a liaison between program and field staff.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of:

Some knowledge of:

• Water safety practices.
• First Aid.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively 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.
• Actively motivate program participants.
• Effectively deal with stressful and emergency situations.
• Swim 200 yards within a ten-minute time limit.
• Tread water for one minute.
• Learn to administer first aid.
• Hear and distinguish a variety of sounds such as those of participants in need of assistance in a noisy environment, fire alarms, and approaching vehicles or equipment, which might pose a danger.
• See program participants in need of assistance from near and far distances.
• Speak loudly in order to warn program participants of impending danger.

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

No specific training or experience is required for this level.

Special Requirements, Conditions:

Certificate, Training Requirements: Must successfully complete departmental training to obtain a certification in Community Aid and Safety, prior to assisting at an aquatics site.

Background Investigation: Fingerprinting is required.

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 evenings, weekends and holidays; and may be required to furnish identification or uniform items.

PREVIOUS CLASS TITLES: Parks Recreation & Cultural Worker I

EST: 2/96 REV: Analyst: JS