AQUATICS SUPERVISOR (#GK7 )

$34.56-$43.73 hourly / $5,990.00-$7,580.00 monthly / $71,884.80-$90,958.40 yearly

Under general direction, incumbents plan, develop, organize, analyze, direct and evaluate a variety of aquatics programs in the Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services Department (POSCS); assess community needs for aquatics programs, facility requirements, and special events; develop program budgets; obtain grants, administer contracts, and develop revenue sources to fund the various programs; and do other work as required.

·       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.

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: 

1.     ARC trainer certificates for Lifeguard training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and Title 22.

2.     A valid Oxygen Administration certificate.

3.     A valid ARC Water Safety Instructor Certificate or Santa Cruz County Instructor Training Program.

AND

4.     Attain of 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. 

Bargaining Unit: 41

EEOC Job Category: 02

Occupational Grouping: 30

Worker's Comp Code: 0285

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