RECREATION-AQUATICS: POOL MANAGER

Description

POOL MANAGER

Job Code: 9422

Hours: Casual non-benefited employees are limited to working no more than twenty-five (25) hours per week and no more than 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Seasonal non-benefited employees are limited to working no more than six (6) consecutive months and no more than 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30).
THE POSITION
The City of Sunnyvale is seeking self-motivated, energetic and responsible individuals interested in employment as a Pool Manager to help with aquatic programs for youth, teens, families and adults. The aquatic recreation programs are held at various aquatic facilities throughout the City of Sunnyvale.

Essential Job Functions

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Interacts and communicates effectively with children, parents, caregivers, volunteers and City staff
• Maintains constant surveillance over pool users and staff
• Supervise, schedule, and evaluate aquatics staff
• Support staff/volunteers independently in the absence of the Assistant Recreation Coordinator or Recreation Coordinator
• Directs and supervises the Jr. Lifeguard program
• Observes pool areas to ensure cleanliness and proper use of facilities and equipment
• Directs and oversees the collection of all fees, and keeps daily records of receipts and deposits according to City policies
• Enforces pool rules and regulations as they pertain to pool users and staff
• Directs and supervises the safe opening and closure of the aquatic facility
• Ensure staff plan and implement swim lesson curriculum
• Oversee completion of swim lesson evaluations at the close of each session, as well as helps distribute evaluations to the swim lesson participants
• Maintains daily logs of rescues and other incidents for all aquatic facilities
• Ensures set-up and cleanup of aquatic facilities for programs
• Monitors, trains, and coaches new Assistant Pool Managers, Head Lifeguards, Swim Instructors and Lifeguards
• Issues, maintains, and stores equipment and supplies
• Attends, p articipates, leads and assists with in-service trainings and meetings
• Performs the duties of a Lifeguard/Swim Instructor, and other related work as required

WORKING CONDITIONS

Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking on level, uneven and slippery surfaces, reaching, kneeling, stretching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate pool equipment and tools. The position requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to monitor and communicate appropriate pool activity. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading reports and work-related documents and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing personal customer service. The need to lift, drag and push, pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds is also required. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum age is 18 years old
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• A valid American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED certificate (course may be taken after hire)
• Two (2) years or two (2) summer seasons of aquatic experience as a Lifeguard or Swim Instructor

Licenses/Certifications: Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C CA driver's license and a safe driving record OR the ability to supply alternate transportation as approved by the appointing authority .

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
• College courses in education, social service, recreation, kinesiology, human services or related majors
• Leadership experience that may be from being a team captain, student council representative or serving in a leadership role in a club, sorority, or fraternity
• Experience interacting with the public
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Application and Selection Process

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS & PROCESS

The application submitted must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the job description in order to move forward in the recruitment process with the City of Sunnyvale. The information provided in the Work Experience, Education, and Certificates/Licenses sections of the application will be used to determine if the application meets the minimum qualifications. A resume, employment history provided elsewhere in the application, or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application.

Note: The minimum qualifications for experience are based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Experience included in the Work Experience section of the application is calculated to the full-time equivalent (hours are pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). Volunteer experience is not considered qualifying experience.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a City of Sunnyvale employment application and responses to the supplemental questions to the Department of Human Resources as soon as possible.

Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. Electronic applications may be submitted online through the City's employment page at Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Applications competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, qualified candidate applications will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. Application materials will be evaluated for job-related skills, experience and education. Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and information regarding next steps in the recruitment process will be sent via email. Please check your email regularly for status updates . You may contact Faye Brand at fbrand@sunnyvale.ca.gov or 408-730-3015 for application status.

Any candidate that is selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a background history check, as well as medical exam(s) administered by a City-selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly- hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For more information regarding this employment opportunity, contact Kelsey Christian, Recreation Coordinator 2, at 408-730-7383 or email: kchristian@sunnyvale.ca.gov . For information relating to the application process contact Faye Brand, Human Resources Technician at 408-730-3015 or email: fbrand@sunnyvale.ca.gov.
For assistance on how to fill out your job application, watch the following video:

• How to Apply for a City of Sunnyvale Job- YouTube (5:13)

The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

The City of Sunnyvale is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state, or local laws. The City of Sunnyvale is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 730-7490 or recruitments@sunnyvale.ca.gov.

No City benefits are offered with this Temporary Position.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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