Recreation Specialist - Aquatics/Special Events

Recreation Specialist - Aquatics / Special Events

BASIC FUNCTION: Assists Recreation Manager with various recreation, aquatics, facility, and sports programs as assigned. This position's main focus will be assisting in the aquatics program as with coordinating and managing the pool and will assist multiple managers with the District's special events.

STARTING RATE: $24.86 - $27.41 per hour + benefits MAXIMUM POSITION RATE: $33.32 per hour

HOURS: 40 hours per week, typically Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm but schedule varies dependent on program and facility needs that includes frequent evenings and weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS: Equivalent to two years college related to recreation and sports and three years related experience in organization and implementation of assigned activity or sports program. Must possess organization and leadership skills and have a strong background in the specific sport and/or activity. For the Aquatics program, Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification is strongly preferred or obtained within one year of employment. Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) and Water Safety Instructor Trainer (WSIT) are strongly preferred or obtained upon Red Cross requirements have been met. Knowledge of public recreation principles and methods; personnel practices; recreational, and social and cultural needs of all age groups; rules and regulations specific to the assigned activity/sport; customer service principles; and related computer operations. Must be able to provide direction to staff, participants and/or the public; conduct and coordinate assigned sport activity; maintain program costs within budget; establish, relate and maintain good working relationships with supervisor and associated program staff, participants and parents; interact courteously with participants, parents and the public; communicate effectively both orally and in writing and understand and follow instructions; exercise sound judgment within district policy; work in various types of outdoor weather conditions; operate computers and use related software applications; and accommodate program schedule to include afternoon, evening and/or weekend work hours. Must possess a valid California driver's license, current auto insurance, and driving record must comply with District safety standards. Must be able to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions; can get along with co-workers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extremes; perform work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading or speaking with others; and respond appropriately to criticism from a supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work activities are performed in an indoor and/or outdoor work environment dependent upon work assignment, to include a community center, park, aquatic facility, gymnasium, school or other facility. Performs physical activities that may require carrying items and lift up to 50 lbs. Frequently exerts a moderate to considerable amount of physical effort involving swimming, sitting, standing, walking, bending, and kneeling. Must have the ability to see and hear with sufficient acuity (sharpness, clearness, and keenness. Performs frequent grasping, fine and gross manipulation in writing, use of a telephone, keyboard, and hand tools, and coordinates eyes, hands and fingers in repetitive tasks. Frequently stooping, and exerting sufficient force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Exposure to unpleasant and potentially hazardous chemicals and loud noises. Drives from site to site; provides physical instructions to others, and communicate regularly with supervisor, staff, volunteers, participants, parents and the public. The qualification requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform the essential functions of the job. Physical demands and work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee e counters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Dependent upon the specific program, activity, and/or facility assigned to, the following represent the typical duties and responsibilities of this position. May not be assigned all duties listed, nor does this cover all duties which may be assigned.

Aquatic Program duties 1. Aquatic Coordinator: coordinates and/or conducts lifeguard training, WSI training and any other training within District and Red Cross certification guidelines and works with maintenance staff to maintain water quality at each pool. 2. Pool Manager: oversees enrollment and conducts swim lessons, recreation swim sessions, pool rentals, pool chemical and sanitation requirements; follows accepted lifesaving, health and District practices and standards; ensures daily completion of pool opening and closing; acts in capacity of lifeguard; and meets once per swim lesson session with all instructors/lifeguards.

Special Events: 3. Coordinates, conducts, and works closely with various managers for special events including planning, coordinating, implementing, and participating in the events, and works closely with employees and volunteers.

Other typical duties 4. Assists recreational activities, sports, and other related activities at a park, community center, school, or related facility, as assigned. 5. Trains and coordinates staff work assignments, assists, or hires qualified individuals, orients staff to their job responsibilities, and reports on potential or actual performance issues. 6. Ensures employees, volunteers, and contract individuals are professional toward participants, staff, supervisors, and spectators and interacts with various age groups, organizations, and recreation users. 7. Receive and respond to complaints from staff, participants, and the public; provide information and assistance to participants and the public and may assist with participant surveys. 8. Recommend new programs or modifications to programs and activities. 9. Operates a computer and utilizes specialized software, prepares and maintains schedules, correspondence, calendars, records, and reports. 10. Ensure all recordkeeping, reports, testing and all paperwork are completed correctly and submitted on time following established guidelines. 11. Responsible for the security of the facility, and the use of the keys and alarm code to open and close the program facility. 12. May require facility setup or take down for specific programs and activities. 13. Inventory, purchase, and prepare equipment for programs as needed. 14. Reports accidents and unsafe conditions as they occur. 15. Conduct, attend, and/or participate in required meetings and trainings. 16. Maintains the required safety training for the position. 17. Performs other related duties as assigned.