Recreation Coordinator (Aquatics/ Part-Time-Seasonal)
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Salary: $28.62 - $34.79 HourlyLocation : San Marino, CAJob Type: Part-Time, SeasonalJob Number: RCA0125Department: Community ServicesOpening Date: 01/07/2025Closing Date: 1/29/2025 11:59 PM PacificWelcomeThis recruitment is subject to close without advance notice.A city of 3.75 square miles, San Marino is home to the renowned Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens. With a focus on resident services and community, the City of San Marino is recognized for its police and fire services, library, parks and community amenities, and planning and zoning that distinguish and maintain the community's high-quality residential character. The City of San Marino is hiring a seasonal part-time Recreation Coordinator that is assigned to the Aquatics Program in our Community Services Department. The Community Services Department is responsible for enriching the community through creative recreational programs, services and events, as well as the promotion of reading and learning activities through the Crowell Public Library. DEFINITION: Under the direction of the Aquatics Supervisor, the Aquatics Coordinator will organize and supervise a comprehensive aquatics program for the community, which includes the development and management of group and private swimming lesson programs, managing pool schedules of lifeguards, swim instructors and swim aides; develop a comprehensive and evolving staff training curriculum; lead aquatic staff trainings and develop a variety of aquatic programs that enhance community safety, health and wellness. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThis position is a part-time position and assists the Aquatics Supervisor in the coordination of assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies and the general public. Essential Functions The duties, skills, and demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties, skills, and demands. Duties:Performs a variety of tasks in the creation, implementation and evaluation of specialized aquatics programs and services in an assigned recreational area or activity.Teaches and instructs participants in activities which require specialized skills and training.Schedules, supervises, trains and develops aquatic staff.Makes hiring and staffing recommendations.Evaluates the full range of pool operations (i.e., rotation, ordinance enforcement, vigilance, staff performance, signage, hazards, etc.).Prepares reports and recommendations on the basis of evaluated data and information.Provides reliable, effective lifeguard service and medical equipment to the field.Works effectively with other District staff to coordinate service delivery.Evaluates medical, rescue and training reports as a quality assurance function.Develops and evaluates effective procedures and policies to support the Aquatic program and protect liability exposure.Responds to Aquatic emergencies to participate in, support and/or coordinate response.Plans, conducts, oversees and evaluates a wide range of staff training.Assists with scheduling problems, develops work schedules, approves time cards.Complies and analyzes Aquatic service statistics and records.Develops, coordinates and administers aquatic recreation programs.Makes public presentations on safety and lifeguard service.Assists, teaches and arranges materials for CPR & First Aid classes to appropriate District classifications.Trains, instructs and performs skill audits for all subordinate staff.Assures compliance with legal codes and requirements related to lifeguard procedures and emergency operations. Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge ofPrinciples and techniques involved in public recreation, including community recreation programs, needs and resources related to the field of recreation; and methods for the development and implementation of facility coordination and programming. Modern office equipment including computers and skilled knowledge of publication software and various computer applications. Skills/AbilitiesTheories, principles and practices common to the operation of Aquatic programs in a specialized field, including rules, materials, and equipment.Theories, principles and practices common to the administration, development and evaluation of specialized Aquatic programs, including budget creation and administration.Principles and practices of leadership, supervision, employee motivation, team building and performance evaluation.Pool water chemistry including the ability to perform water tests, makes analyses, and adds appropriate chemicals as required. Ability to solve technical problems within area of specialty.Facility management and best practices for swimming pool operations.Techniques for providing excellence in customer service and effective conflict resolution.And understanding of cultural diversity and its importance in working with the community.And familiarity with federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations that are pertinent to public sector recreation.Emergency response protocol and coordination with other agencies for the highest level of emergency care.Ability to:Teach, lead and/or instruct specialized Aquatic programs.Demonstrate strong organizational, planning and administrative skills. Must maintain detailed and accurate records.Prepare budgets and meet budget targets. Collect, evaluate and interpret varied information and data, either in statistical or narrative form; interpret documents, agreements and contracts; interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures.Monitor and evaluate program and service results and demonstrate outcomes both qualitatively and quantitatively.Demonstrate sufficient community relations ability to build partnerships and advocacy for District programs and services.Be a team-oriented leader committed to employee empowerment, problem solving and customer service.Write promotional materials and participate in the marketing of Aquatic programs and services.Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to develop program reports, evaluations and other material as well as conduct effective teaching, instruction and/or training.Work odd or long hours at a time to complete projects or to participate in or coordinate evening and off-hour activities.Respond quickly and appropriately in emergency situations and deal effectively with injuries and accidents as a result of aquatic/recreational programs and activities.Travel to monitor programs, attend meetings as needed in the course of work. Flexibility to work some nights and weekends.Education and Experience:Any combination equivalent to the education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to gain such knowledge and abilities would be: Must be at least 18 years of age.EducationCollege-level course work with specialization in recreation, human services, physical education or closely related field. A Bachelor's degree in Recreation or closely related field is desired.ExperienceThree (3) year of increasingly responsible experience in the development and implementation of aquatics programs, including supervisory and/ or monitoring program experience. Licenses/CertificatesAs a condition of employment, satisfactory completion of First Aid and CPR/AED certificates are required. When assigned to an Aquatics Facility, the following certificates shall also be required within six months of appointment:*American Red Cross CPR/AED for Lifeguards*American Red Cross Lifeguard Training/First Aid*American Red Cross First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22)*American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor CertifiedPhysical Demands and Work Environment Physical demandsThe physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and must be able to hear. Employee is frequently required to sit, stand, squat, kneel, lift up to 40 pounds, climb stairs, stoop, and walk for long periods of time; use hands and fingers to manipulate, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, Employee must occasionally lift and/or Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to see well, read fine print and work at a computer work station. Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust, and focus. Work environmentCharacteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job indoors, the work environment is generally in a temperature-controlled office. While working outdoors, the employee may be exposed to noise, vibration, extremes in temperature or humidity, dust, most weather conditions. Noise levels in the work environment is usually moderate but the employee may occasionally be exposed to high level noises including but not limited to emergency vehicle sirens, road traffic, shouting, and yelling.RetirementEmployees are enrolled in the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) of the State of California. The City pays 3.75% and the employee pays 3.75% of contributions. Employees are required to participate in the Medicare program and contribute 1.45% of their salary to the program.The City does not participate in Social Security. Sick leavePart-time employees recieve 40 hours of sick leave annuallyDental InsuranceOption to purchase Delta Dental PPO or HMO planVision InsuranceOption to purchase Ameritas VSP planEmployee Assistance ProgramEAP services designed to help manage life's challenges are available.Credit UnionEmployees may become members of the Los Angeles County F&A Credit Union