Pool Manager, PT (Continuous)

The Position

***Continuous Recruitment***
Recruitment may close at any time once a sufficient number of applications have been received
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately

The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city’s historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees .

Why join the City of Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Department?

With an emphasis on Oakland’s youth, the Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development (OPRYD) Department, and its partners will provide best-in-class, relevant, and equitable programs and services, while meeting the specific needs of people and communities both at the neighborhood level and regionally throughout the City of Oakland. We achieve this mission through intentional engagement and by removing the barriers that prohibit equitable opportunities for all. OPRYD believes that communities thrive when they play with a purpose. Our purpose is to Expose, Enlighten, Empower, and Encourage Educational Excellence through recreational experiences.

The City of Oakland is currently recruiting to fill multiple part-time Pool Manager positions in Oakland Parks and Recreation Aquatic Centers for both seasonal and year-round employment. Working hours vary from week to week.

Pool Managers perform a variety of duties at the City's pools, including planning and implementing aquatics programs, training and direction of part-time staff, and communicating with the public.

For a list of all OPRYD Pools click h ere

We are looking for someone who is:

• A team player
• Enthusiastic
• Excited to play an active role in the Oakland community

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Directing the operation of pool facilities and coordinating aquatics programs with the community and department.
• Auditing lifeguard fitness levels, documenting observations, and implementing fitness programs as necessary.
• Overseeing revenue collection, ticket security, and record-keeping.
• Training and supervising aquatics staff according to management directives.
• Coordinating patron registration for instructional programs and overseeing Water Safety Instruction (WSI) facility programs.
• Maintaining equipment, pool supplies, and inventory records, while completing accident, revenue, and discipline reports.
• Ensuring accurate operational and financial records, conducting in-service training, and overseeing staff conditioning programs, along with assigning and supervising custodial duties.

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Pool Manager, PT

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A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will be part of a fun team.
• You will engage with community members and build positive relationships.
• Your work will result in a safer environment for all.

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You will need to deal with customer complaints.
• You may have to travel to multiple/various sites/recreation centers.

Competencies Required:
Building and Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication
Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
Presentation Skill: Formally delivering information to groups
Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards

Minimum Requirements for Application

This is a public contact position. The City highly encourages all bilingual candidates to apply! Some positions may require bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin. Under the authority of Civil Service Rules Section 5.03, if a position requires bilingual language skills, only those candidates who have indicated they are bilingual in the required language(s) will be referred. Bilingual candidates will be required to successfully pass a language proficiency test if selected for hire.

Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications is acceptable:

Education:

High school graduation or equivalent.

Experience:

Two years aquatic experience.

Certifications:
Current Red Cross certifications in Water Safety Instruction, Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR for Lifeguards with AED or CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED.

Please scan and attach these required certifications to your application. Failure to submit these required certifications will result in disqualification from the selection process.

Other Requirements:
Candidates must be at least eighteen (18) years or older to apply.

Candidates who receive offers of employment will be required to submit fingerprints, undergo a criminal record clearance and have a physical examination including a TB screening.

Supplemental Information

This is a continuous recruitment. This recruitment may close without notice once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

This is an at-will position, exempt from the provisions of the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules, per Charter Section 902. All applications received will be forwarded to OPRYD for further consideration.

Meeting the minimum qualification requirements may not result in further consideration, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Note: Subsequent Oral Interviews and Water Tests will be scheduled periodically.
Upcoming Dates:
- Wednesday May 15, 2024 at Temescal Pool 2:30pm-5:00pm?
- Sunday May 19, 2024 at Temescal Pool 12:00pm-3:00pm?
?- Wednesday May 22, 2024 at Temescal Pool 2:30pm-5:00pm?

Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is not furnished in a timely manner , applicants will not qualify for further consideration and will be removed from the eligible list.

Disaster Service Workers

All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

How to Apply

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user of the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at:

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oaklandca/default.cfm.

If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) .

Our online application system is provided by GovernmentJobs . If you have problems while applying online, please contact GovernmentJobs Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday . You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours at (510) 238-3112 for information; however, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Jasmine Finney at jfinney@oaklandca.gov .

The City of Oakland is committed to the wellbeing of its employees and offers comprehensive health and wellness services along with an array of other benefits for most positions. Benefits may include*:

• CalPERS Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Medical Waiver Plan - Cash-In-Lieu
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Benefits
• Group & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH)
• Pension Benefits
• Deferred Compensation

* Specific benefits may vary depending on the assignedspecific bargaining unit. Information regarding most benefits can be reviewed here: Employee Benefits Information Current MOUs may be reviewed here: City of Oakland Labor Agreements

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