Senior Aquatic Program Leader - PARCS

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Closing Date: Monday, September 30th, 9:00 PM [PST]

Position: Senior Aquatic Program Leader

Department: Parks, Arts, Recreation, and Community Services - Aquatics

Hourly Rate: $30.52

Classification: Temporary

Non-Exempt - Overtime Eligible

Job Summary:
The Sr. Aquatic Program Leader oversees pool facilities for the City and instructs and evaluates staff on rules, regulations, and safety practices.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Monitor responsibility over Lifeguard I & Sr. Lifeguard

Example of Duties & Responsibilities:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversees City-wide pool facilities to include all staff
• Orders all necessary supplies for maintenance of pool facilities
• Instructs and evaluates aquatic staff in the observance of rules, regulations, and safety practices
• Oversees swimming operation and instruction at pool facilities
• Respond to and documents all safety accidents
• Administers first aid when necessary
• Maintains and prepares payroll records for summer aquatics staff
• Enforce health and safety regulations at the pool facilities
• Select, supervise and evaluate staff
• Perform pool maintenance procedures
• Aid in training lower level aquatic personnel

Required Skills:

• Possess the 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 a major summer aquatics program
• Possess the skills to administer first aid to victims of accident, injury or sudden illness

Education and Experience:

• Red Cross Certifications required:

Lifeguard training

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

First Aid

Water Safety Instructor

Train the Trainer

• One year of supervisory experience plus 2 years of experience developing, organizing and conducting aquatics programs

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 (moderate)
• Position self to bend or twist (frequent)
• To move, transport, position items up to 15 lbs. (frequent)
• Exposed to outdoor weather conditions (infrequent)
• Operate Equipment (none)
• Stationary or squatting position (frequent)

Environmental Factors:

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

Essential Cognitive Functions:

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