About the Department

Under the direction of the Recreation and Community Services Supervisor, the Aquatics Coordinator will be responsible for assisting in developing, coordinating, implementing, and managing City aquatic programs, classes, leagues, and events. This position regularly requires the ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, early mornings, and holidays, as well as the ability to work outdoors in severe inclement weather and be exposed to pool chemical fumes, dust, or other air contaminants.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Develops, plans, implements, supervises, markets, and evaluates aquatic programs for multiple pools and events, and makes recommendations for program and operational improvements
• Supervises, recruits, trains, schedules, leads, and evaluates up to 150 part-time seasonal (PTS) lifeguards and recreation leaders, contract employees, and volunteers; assigns work area responsibilities, including scheduling, programming, and maintenance functions
• Evaluates and enforces departmental aquatic operations to ensure compliance with federal, state, county, and City public pool codes, policies, and regulations pertaining to recreational aquatic environments
• Records, tracks, and updates all mandatory and legal aquatic facility and staff certifications
• Assists with the oversight and upkeep of the Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) at all City pools in conjunction with the Citywide AED Program
• Coordinates pool rental space with multiple club and college swim teams, hosts numerous large competitions, and partners with multiple high school swim and dive teams through a Joint Use Agreement
• Maintains positive relationships and acts as a liaison with organizations, such as William S. Hart School District, Canyons Aquatics Club, Paseo Aquatics Swim Team, The Master’s University, SCV Boys and Girls Club, College of the Canyons, Southern California Public Pool Operators Association, and the Los Angeles County Health Department
• Develops aquatic program content and information in the City’s quarterly Seasons magazine
• Assists with oversight of aquatic facility budgets and provides input for future budget preparation
• Responds to inquiries from program participants, private renters, and the general public, and provides accurate and timely information
• Responds to emergencies and oversees accident/incident report submittals
• Prepares various grants, award proposals, reports, and contracts; makes presentations to Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission, as needed
• Ensures the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center’s electronic timing and digital matrix scoreboard systems are routinely updated and in working order before each event or competition and regularly uploads current program and public information on the digital matrix scoreboards
• Assists with training PTS lifeguard staff in proper aquatic facility preventative maintenance techniques, standard pool operations, water quality balancing/testing standards, and safety practices
• Assists with daily testing and treatment of public pool water, including performing ongoing tests for pH balance, chlorine, calcium hardness, and total alkalinity levels
• Performs other duties as assigned

Position Duties

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Bachelor’s Degree is highly desirable
• Two years of increasingly responsible experience organizing and implementing recreational aquatic-related programs and supervising a large PTS recreation/lifeguard staff
• Possession of American Red Cross certificates in Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) and First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Waterpark Skills
• Possession of American Red Cross Instructor certificates in Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) and First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Waterpark Skills, or ability to obtain within six months
• Possession of Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certificate or Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certificate, or ability to obtain within six months
• Possession of American Red Cross Instructor Trainer Authorization in Lifeguarding Instructor and/or Water Safety Instructor, or ability to obtain within one year
• A valid Class C California driver license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation to carry out job-related functions
• Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary will be considered

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate employees, including the ability to provide constructive feedback, resolve difficult employee issues, and enhance teamwork
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of planning and directing aquatic-based programs at multiple facilities, year-round, seven days a week, simultaneously
• Knowledge of rules, regulations, codes, techniques, and procedures pertaining to aquatic programming, facility operations, and lifeguard services
• Knowledge of swimming pool water quality and chemical basic standards
• Knowledge of Joint Use Agreements with external organizations
• Knowledge of electronic scoreboards and computerized timing systems
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively, tactfully, professionally, and positively both verbally and in writing, in one-on-one settings or when giving formal presentations to groups of varying sizes
• Strong fiscal management skills and the ability to perform simple mathematical calculations, maintain and track budget information, and maintain program attendance and other records, as assigned
• Strong computer skills and the ability to be resourceful with website management and computer programs, such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and CivicRec registration software
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills and the ability to effectively prioritize a variety of project and program challenges in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff, outside agencies, and the public
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex problems, be an innovative and strategic thinker, identify effective solutions, make sound decisions, and implement change
• Knowledge of techniques for maintaining balanced pool water quality, proper chlorine and pH balancing, and monitoring total dissolved solids
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to provide program information to customers in a professional and courteous manner
• Ability to lift or drag indoor office or pump room equipment, as well as outdoor pool deck equipment, weighing 50 pounds or more, and assist lifeguards with lifting children or adults weighing up to 150 pounds or more out of pool during rescue procedures
• Ability to swim 400 yards in 8 minutes or less during annual lifeguard recertification swim test

Other Qualifications

An online completed City application form is required to apply for this position. All employment information must be provided on the application. Providing a resume is not a substitute for completing this section of the application. Applications left incomplete, or with a reference to attachments may be rejected. The selection process will include one or more of the following: written exam, technical knowledge assessment, writing skill assessment, and/or oral interviews that may be conducted in person and/or via video conferencing. If you require special accommodations to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources for assistance.

All offers of regular employment with the City of Santa Clarita are made contingent upon receipt of proof of legal right to work in the United States, successful completion of Department of Justice fingerprinting. Criminal offender information will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The City uses the E-Verify program to electronically confirm work authorization of newly hired employees. All new employees are required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program. This program authorizes the City to receive a driver record report upon enrollment and during employment. Only degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation will be accepted.

Compensation includes enrollment in California Public Employees’ Retirement System as a replacement for Social Security plus a competitive benefits package. All appointments are made at step 1 of the salary range unless otherwise authorized by the City Manager.

For more information and to apply online please visit www.santaclarita.gov.

The City of Santa Clarita is an Equal Opportunity Employer