Recreation Specialist - Aquatics

Description The City of San Clemente is seeking a qualified individual to serve as Recreation Specialist in Aquatics.
This position plans and coordinates the City's aquatics programs, provides staff support during aquatics special events and other programs, and performs a variety of tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.
The following certifications are required.
Required at the time of applying: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California C driver's license American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (or equivalent) American Red Cross Lifeguarding (or equivalent) Required to obtain within 12 months of hire date: First Aid and Title 22 American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Desirable: Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) Work Schedule: Must be able to work a 5:00am - 2:00pm shift, Monday thru Friday.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives direction from the Aquatics Coordinator or Aquatics Supervisor.
May exercise functional and technical supervision over part time staff and volunteers.
Essential Functions Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Assume responsibility for various assigned city programs; develop programs and activities; direct and oversee instructors.
Ability to manage and provide leadership for various age groups and large groups of people.
Ability to effectively communicate the goals and objectives, and uphold the regulations and policies of the Recreation Division.
Provides oversight of city aquatics facilities, school facilities; coordinates with recreation division staff regarding maintenance and repairs; assists with set up of supplies and equipment, and helps ensure facility is clean and orderly.
Assist in developing goals and objectives for aquatics programs; help assess community needs; develop and implement programs aligned with community needs.
Collect monies for the use of city facilities and programs as assigned, assists with the registration of programs, works with the front desk to provide class rosters, and other materials necessary to conduct the program.
Plan and coordinate marketing efforts; prepare brochures, flyers, bulletin boards, creates displays, and other publicity releases, updates banners.
Participate in recruiting, interviewing, and selecting Pool Lifeguards and other aquatics staff, instructors and volunteers; supervise and oversee staff members and volunteers; coordinate or provide training; conduct safety training sessions.
Assist with the preparation of budgetary requests for recreation programs and events.
Coordinate and assist with citywide special events, including working the day of the event which may be offered on holidays.
Coordinate set-up and equipment for a variety of recreational classes, rentals, and programs at City buildings and offsite locations including parks, schools, public streets, and beaches.
Schedule part time staff assigned to aquatics programs and events.
Review and monitor assigned hours.
Manage supplies and inventory of equipment for assigned programs and events.
Assist with information for administrative reports on activities and operations.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Typical Qualifications EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Two years of experience working with aquatic recreation programs, including some group activity leadership.
Training: Two years of college or university level education (coursework in Recreation, Education or a related field preferred).
License or Certificate: Required at the time of applying: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California C driver's license American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (or equivalent) American Red Cross Lifeguarding (or equivalent) Required to obtain within 12 months of hire date: First Aid and Title 22 American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Desirable: Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) COPIES OF REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION The ideal candidate will have knowledge of: Techniques of organizing and directing recreation programs.
Principles and practices of recreation and leisure services and program development.
Rules and equipment used in various recreational activities.
Publicity techniques.
Principles, methods, and techniques for maintenance of buildings and facilities.
Basic first aid methods and techniques.
Standard safety precautions.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to: Use computer programs including Microsoft Office; Publisher, Word, Excel and registration software.
Organize, lead and oversee the work of volunteers and part-time staff.
Prepare and present written and oral reports.
Maintain records and reports.
Work independently in the absence of supervision.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.
Prepare and present written and oral reports.
Maintain records and reports.
Work independently in the absence of supervision.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.
Supplemental Information WORKING CONDITIONS Environmental Conditions: Indoor and outdoor recreational facilities.
Physical Conditions: Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, kneeling; moderate to light lifting, walking, and swimming.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE: All applicants must submit a completed City of San Clemente application form and supplemental questionnaire in order to be considered.
Applications will not be accepted by fax or email.
Applications must be submitted via the City's web site at https://san-clemente.
org/jobs.
All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process.
Examinations for the position may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skill, training, and experience.
Practical Exam: Candidates may be required to complete a 500 yard endurance swim within 10 minutes as part of the examination process.
Prior to employment, the prospective candidate must successfully complete a background review, medical examination, including drug screen, and be fingerprinted, all at City expense.
If selected, written identification showing entitlement to legally work in the United States will be required.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or age.
In accordance with the ADA, candidates that require accommodation to perform the tasks of this position should contact Human Resources to inform them of the accommodation requested.
NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.
The City of San Clemente provides excellent benefits which include:FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULE – Most positions work a 9/80 work schedule.
HOLIDAYS – The City presently recognizes 12 regular holidays, plus two floating holidays.
VACATION – Employees accumulate vacation at the rate of 104 hours per year increasing to a maximum of 176 hours based on years of service.
SICK LEAVE - Accrual of 8 hours per month.
INSURANCE – The City provides a comprehensive benefit package including employee medical, dental, vision.
LIFE INSURANCE – Value equal to two times annual earnings up to a maximum of $100,000.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION – Employees may elect to enroll in a voluntary plan and defer up to the IRS permitted annual maximum.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT – Employees may participate in either or both of the Health Care or Dependent Care programs.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM – The City offers full-time employees and their dependents an EAP program which provides a variety of professional services.
ON-SITE FITNESS CENTER - The City provides a no fee on-site fitness center with state of the art equipment located in City Hall.
RETIREMENT – The City of San Clemente is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), and is subject to the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA).
The retirement formula for new employees is based on the category below that the new employee falls under.
Employee contribution rates will be determined by the employee's classification and requirements under PEPRA.
NOTE: The City is also a member of the Social Security system.
As such, Full Time employees make contributions to Social Security in addition to their CalPERS contributions.
Classic Member: Retirement Formula: 2% @ 55Definition:CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the PEPRA definition of a "new member" as "classic members" who are subject to the Public Employees' Retirement Law (PERL).
PEPRA allows a member after January 1, 2013, to retain his/her classic member retirement benefit status if the member continues his/her membership in all previous California Public Retirement System(s) by leaving his/her service credit and contributions (if any) on deposit, and the member enters into employment that results in CalPERS membership within six months of separating from the most recent California Public Retirement System.
Classic member status also requires the membership date to be on or before December 31, 2012, in a California Public Retirement System in which reciprocity is established.
New Member:Retirement Formula: 2% @ 62 Definition: A new member is defined in PEPRA as any of the following: A new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
A new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, who has a break in service of greater than six months with another California Public Retirement System that is subject to Reciprocity.
A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, who is rehired by a different CalPERS employer after a break in service of greater than six months.