Vacancy expired!
THE JOB:
Supervise, organize, motivate and assist with hiring and training of the aquatics staff;
Schedule and evaluate the staff assigned to a swimming facility;
Ensure that safety standards, sanitary requirements and regulations are enforced;
Prepare and maintain routine reports on staff and operations;
Prepare staff schedules;
Supervise the care and maintenance of swim lesson, exercise, first aid, and lifesaving equipment;
Inventory equipment and supplies;
Enforce water safety rules and regulations;
Perform rescues; perform first aid and resuscitation;
Act as a liaison between the public, staff and office personnel;
Evaluate programs and suggest improvements;
Supervise routine maintenance;
Plan and facilitate staff meetings and in-service training;
Teach aquatics staff the lifeguard, first aid, CPR, and water safety courses required to perform their job;
Teach community courses that qualify the public to apply for lifeguard positions at Simpkins Family Swim
Center; handle general daily functions of an aquatics facility;
Notify supervisors of disturbances, emergencies and staff performance and facility problems;
Open and close swimming facilities;
Assist in the planning, organization, set up and teardown of accommodations for special events and facility
rentals;
Perform cashier, office, and clerical duties
May be required to furnish identification badges, uniforms, and Red Cross materials.
Paid holidays, excellent benefits and CalPERS retirement!
The County of Santa Cruz offers a generous benefits package which includes annual leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits!
THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, unless otherwise specified. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
The full-time equivalent of nine months experience as a lead-worker or supervisor in aquatics programs.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS: Possession of a valid American Red Cross (ARC) lifeguard training certificate; possession of a valid ARC CPR for the Professional Rescuer (CPR Pro) certificate OR American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Health Care Profession (Provider C); possession of one of the following: First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22), ARC Emergency Responder, First Responder, or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Acceptable Lifeguard and CPR Certifications include: American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED OR American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid WITH American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer OR American Red Cross CPR AED for Lifeguards. You must submit a copy of each certificate you possess with your application in one of the following ways: email (personnel@santacruzcounty.us) / fax (831-454-2240) / or bring the copies to the Personnel Department address
listed below.
Post-Employment Certification: Within the first six months of employment, possess the following: 1) ARC
Trainer certificates for Lifeguard and Title 22 courses, 2) A valid Oxygen Administration certificate, 3) A valid
ARC Water Safety Instructor certificate or a Santa Cruz County Instructor Training Program.
Other Requirements: Availability to work variable schedules including early mornings, evenings, weekends
and holidays.
IF HIRED, APPLICANTS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE MUST SUBMIT A WORK PERMIT. STUDENTS
CAN OBTAIN WORK PERMITS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE AT THEIR SCHOOL.
Background Investigation: Fingerprinting is required for persons 18 and older.
APPLY ONLINE : www.santacruzcountyjobs.com
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