ASSISTANT AQUATICS COORDINATOR

The Position

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Aquatics Coordinator to fill one (1) vacancy in the Recreation Division of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months

Under general supervision, to assist in the planning, organizing, staffing, and operation of a City-wide swimming program; to directly supervise and manage multiple pool facilities and aquatics staff; to assist in the coordination and maintenance of all City pools and facilities with the Parks Division; to provide highly responsible and professional staff leadership; and to do related work as required.

Work Performed

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

• Assist in the planning, organizing, and operation of a City-wide aquatics program.
• Participate in the selection, instruction, and training of aquatics and other personnel; schedule and assign personnel to specific pools and functions.
• Organize and develop schedules for instructional and recreational aquatics programs and activities involving multiple facilities/pools.
• Assist in contacting organizations, community groups, and residents to encourage use of City-wide aquatic facilities to expand attendance of swim lessons, pool rentals, and evening swim events.
• Assist in conducting outreach programs with local area high schools, colleges, universities, and aquatics associations for the purpose of training and recruiting of lifeguards.
• Inspect pools and pool facilities for proper condition and operation, including sanitation.
• Prepare individual pool operating reports, program statistics, and other reports on a scheduled basis.
• Receive admission fees from pools; maintain appropriate records; make deposits and prepare reports of receipts as required.
• Submit requests, requisitions and/or work orders for equipment, supplies, or repairs to buildings, equipment and grounds.
• Investigate complaints and accidents; prepare reports and recommendations as required.
• Supervise and conduct special aquatics activities and events.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate subordinates.

Qualifications

Education: Equivalent to the completion of high school, preferably supplemented by the completion of college level course work in supervision, management, administration, recreation, and/or teaching.

Experience: At least two years of experience in a highly responsible supervisory/managerial role or in a teaching/instructional role. Direct experience in lifeguard supervision, swim instruction, and pool management experience is highly desirable.

Highly Desirable Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain, a current Water Safety Instructor's Certificate.
• Ability to obtain, a current Lifeguard Instructor's Certificate.
• Ability to obtain, a current Standard First Aid Instructor's Certificate.
• Ability to obtain, a current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate (which includes first aid).
• Ability to obtain, a current American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer Certificate or American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate "C".

Range Progression:

Step 1 Entry level.
Step 2 Completion of one pool season with the City of Riverside (a minimum of three months) of full-time experience.
Step 3 Completion of two pool seasons with the City of Riverside (a minimum of six months) of full-time experience.

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

3) Current Certificates (must be scanned and attached to the online application).

FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: ( Application Guide).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ .An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

Temporary Variable & Full-Time

Employees hired in a temporary position working "variable" part-time hours (less than 30 hrs/week) may be eligible to enroll in a health insurance plan offered by the City upon meeting full-time eligibility at the end of their measurement period (12 months). Employees hired in a temporary full-time (more than 30 hrs/week) position will be eligible to enroll in a health insurance plan offered by the City upon hire.

All temporary employees are automatically enrolled in a mandatory Deferred Compensation plan in lieu of Social Security. Temporary employees are also eligible for paid sick leave as outlined in the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan, Section 7. Employees may be eligible for CalPERS membership upon hire if they are already a CalPERS member, Tier designation is based on membership date. If no prior CalPERS membership exists, employees must meet CalPERS eligibility requirements before being brought into CalPERS membership.

Closing Date/Time: 4/2/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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