Senior Aquatic Program Leader - PARCS

City of Lancaster • Full-time • Lancaster, California, United States • 4d ago

Close Date: 01/01/2025 at 9:00 PM (PST)

Position: Senior Aquatic Program Leader

Department: Parks, Arts, Recreation, and Community Services

Hourly Rate: $30.52

Classification: Temporary

Non-Exempt - Overtime Eligible

General Summary:

Under direct supervision, a Sr. Aquatic Program Leader oversees the daily operations of the aquatic division and swim programs at an indoor and outdoor facility. Candidates assist with recruitment, certifying, and training all aquatic staff. The Sr. Aquatic Program Leader may assist with supply management, maintenance issues, and instruct/evaluate staff on rules, regulations, and safety practices. Other administrative duties may be assigned. The S.A.P.L will assist the Aquatic's Coordinator and receive direct supervision from the Aquatic's Coordinator and Aquatic's Supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Oversees Recreation Program Leaders, Lifeguard Cadets, Lifeguards I & II, and Senior Lifeguard

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Supervise Eastside and Webber pool facilities and all aquatics staff
Assist Aquatic's Coordinator and Supervisor in the operation of all pool facilities
Assist with recruitment, hiring, certifying, and training all aquatic staff
Instruct and evaluate aquatic staff in the observance of rules, regulations, and safety practices
Enforce health and safety regulations at the pool facilities
Respond to participants in danger by performing water rescues and administering first aid
Respond to and document all safety accidents
Aid in training lower-level aquatic personnel
Supply management and respond to all maintenance issues accordingly
Participate in all Inservice meetings and training

The duties listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may also perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor. This position is considered non-exempt.

Minimum Qualifications:

Commitment to teamwork, respect, and consideration for the skills of others
Possess knowledge of the operation and maintenance of aquatics programs and pools, pool safety rules, and procedures
Advanced life-saving methods and procedures
Ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate aquatic programs
Ability to remain calm in emergency situations
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Must demonstrate proficient lifeguard skills (active, passive submerged, passive and spinal extrications, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, and First Aid). Skills must be demonstrated prior to hire.
Swim in deep water (swim 500 yd. under 10 minutes, brick retrieval, and 2-minute water tread). A Swim Assessment is required prior to hire.

Core Competencies:

Problem Solving - Analytically and logically evaluating information.
Learning Agility - Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to work.
Handling Stress - Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity.
Professional Integrity & Ethics - Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability.
Safety Focus - Showing Vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards.
Customer Focus - Attending to the Needs and expectations of customers.
Informing - Proactively obtaining and sharing information.
Teamwork - Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals.
Valuing Diversity - Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace.
Allocating Resources - Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness.

Guiding Principles:

Put people first.
Be visionary.
Be an ambassador for Lancaster.
Be Fiscally Responsible.
Be Creative.
Always Improving.
Be Adaptable and Resilient.

Essential Physical Requirements:

Ascend/Descend stairs/ladders/balance (frequent).
Position self to bend or twist (frequent).
To move, transport, position items up to 50 lbs. (frequent).
Exposed to outdoor weather conditions (moderate).
Operate Equipment (moderate).
Stationary or squatting position (frequent).
Swim in shallow and deep water for more than 15 minutes

Environmental Factors:

Work under time pressure (moderate to frequent).
Interruptions (frequent).

Essential Cognitive Functions:

Analyze (frequent).
Computations (frequent).
Generate Written Work Product (infrequent).
Independent Problem Solving (continuous)
Interruptions (frequent)
Maintain Positive Public Relations (continuous)
Organize (frequent)

Disaster Service Worker:

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100-3109, all public employees are declared disaster service workers subject to disaster service activities as may be assigned to them in the event of fire, flood, earthquake, or other natural or man-made disaster.

Reasonable accommodations will be made, when possible, to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The City of Lancaster will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City of Lancaster is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://www.dfeh.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.

The City of Lancaster is an Equal Opportunity Employer