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Aquatics Lead
Cuesta College
Salary: $28,728.00 - $31,668.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time - 12 Months/ 75% FTE
Job Number: FY1819 - 107
Location: Cuesta College - San Luis Obispo Campus, CA
Department: Workforce, Economic Development and Community Programs
Closing: 5/23/2019 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Description Summary This position is 12 months 75% FTE.DEFINITIONUnder the general supervision of the Director, Workforce, Economic Development and Community Programs and/or the Supervisor of Community Programs, plans, organizes, and oversees a variety of activities related to the Community Recreation instructional and recreational swimming programs, and perform other related duties as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThe position of Aquatics Lead is distinguished by the requirement to plan, develop, organize, and implement aquatics and other recreation activities and services, including, but not limited to, lifeguard services, swim lessons, aqua fitness, lap swim, recreational swim and water polo. This position supports student learning outcomes and institutional effectiveness by providing instruction, assistance and safety to children and adults in pool activities, such as fitness, swimming and recreation.This is a revenue-funded position.Position continuance based on continued funding.About the CollegeCuesta College is located in the heart of scenic San Luis Obispo County, and is ranked by Edsmart.org as a top five California community college for 2016. Cuesta College has a rich history of educating San Luis Obispo County residents since 1963. Cuesta College serves more than 10,000 students with an increasingly diverse student body of 55% White, 32% Latinx, 5% Mixed Race, 3% Asian/PI, 2% African-American. Courses are offered online and at three physical sites; the main campus in San Luis Obispo, the North County Campus in Paso Robles, and the South County Center in Arroyo Grande. Cuesta College offers 77 degrees and 64 certificates, including 30 Associate Degrees for Transfers to the Cal State University system with several more transfer degrees under development. The college maintains the highest transfer population to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. More than 25% of the universities transfer students come from Cuesta College; that's twice as many as any other community college. The college also boasts robust Allied Health and Career Technical Education programs and consistently sends students to compete at the national level in areas such as welding, automotive, public speaking, and more. The college's music ensembles are often in the spotlight, winning an award recently from Downbeat magazine and regularly performing at state, national, and international festivals. In addition, Cuesta's theatre program consistently wins national and international awards from the Kennedy Center. Cuesta College is committed to being an inclusive institution that inspires a diverse student population to achieve their educational goals. In 2016, it was designated as a Hispanic Serving Institute (HSI), reflecting the great responsibility that the college has to further the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The Cuesta Promise Scholarship has provided a fee-free first year to every new high school graduate in San Luis Obispo County. Starting with the graduating class of 2018, the Cuesta College Promise Scholarship expanded to include a second year of fee-free education. Over 3,000 students have received the Cuesta Promise with over 35% being Latinx and almost 60% being female. In 2018, Cuesta College was also the only California Community College awarded a $2.5 million Title V "Developing HSI Grant" from the US Department of Education to expand educational and vocational opportunities for Latinx students. Cuesta is committed to the Board of Governors California Community College Vision for Success Goals, including eliminating equity gaps within 10 years. The College's Educational Master Plan, Strategic Plan, and Student Equity/Student Success and Support/Basic Skills Integration Plan collectively seek to ensure all students are successful at fulfilling their educational needs. Cuesta College has strong student, faculty, and staff campus engagement including affiliations with the statewide Latina Leadership Network, Central Coast Coalition for Undocumented Student Success, Alpha Gamma Sigma Honors Society, MEChA, Student Veterans Club, STEM Club, and Dreamers Club. Cuesta College has 139 full-time faculty, 543 adjunct faculty, 234 classified staff, and 41 managers and administrators. The college encourages all employees to be part of the participatory governance process. The College's annual budget is approximately $53 million. Thanks to a $275 million bond measure approved by the voters of San Luis Obispo County in 2014, Cuesta College is repairing aging facilities, updating classrooms, equipment, and technology, and improving programs. Our growing North County Campus opened a new Campus Center in Spring of 2018 and houses a new Veterans Center, EOPS Center/CalWorks/Foster Youth Center, Disabled Student Program and Services (DSPS) office and Student Cultural Lounge. Cuesta will be opening a Dream Center to support undocumented students on both the San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles campuses in Spring of 2019. Essential Functions & Qualifications ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Recruits, interviews and recommends selection of lifeguards, swim instructors, aqua-fitness instructors, program aides, and other recreation staff; oversee the training and evaluation of this staff; Monitor compliance of industry and American Red Cross standards; enforce and explain rules and regulations; and ensure safety precautions are observed; Ensure certification documentation and review; Assist in developing the schedule of aquatics and recreation classes and activities, monitor, review and revise as needed; Oversee on-deck pool operations, including emergencies and incidents reports, drop-in registrations and payments, patron and staff issues, and outside user needs; Assist with the monitoring aquatics budgets, aquatics staff timecards and payroll processes; Train and recertify lifeguards and arrange for WSI certification; Assist with the scheduling, development, and presentation of staff in-service trainings; Complete program and activity assessment and assist in the completion of the Institutional Program Planning and Review process; Maintain and update and aquatics manual and assist in maintaining and updating lifeguard, swim and aqua-fitness instructor job descriptions; Communicate with campus departments, especially with Facilities and Athletics/PE regarding pool activities and pool-related issues; Serve as liaison to community entities for pool use and activities; Act as a customer service representative between the department and patrons; Provide lifeguard services and maintain order in the pool; Rescue persons in distress; Serve as liaison to the American Red Cross keeping up to date with regulations, policies, and procedures; Teach swimming at various aquatics proficiency levels; Complete required paperwork as assigned; Facilitate positive teamwork within staff; Perform other related duties as required. QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience:Required American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, including CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid (may obtain within the first 6 months); Title 22 certificate (may obtain within the first 6 months); Lifeguard Management Certificate (may obtain within the first 6 months) Desired: American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor; Community First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor; American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) or equivalent Aquatic Facility Operator and/or Certified Facility Operator Experience in aquatic management; Supervisory experience; College level course work in recreation or related field. Knowledge of: Pool operations; Swimming and teaching six basic strokes; Knowledge of principles relating to aquatic activities; Ability to: Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; Promote positive relationships in the community; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties; Maintain confidentiality; Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and of staff and students with physical and learning disabilities; Physical ability to: Withstand exposure to sun and chlorinated water for up to 8 hours per day Lift victim from water with assistance and lift aquatics equipment and supplies with or without assistance (approximately 30-200 lbs.) Assist with pool covers Lift and move up to 50 lbs. License and Certificates (current within the last year):Required Valid driver's license and eligible to obtain California driver's license upon hire. Additional Information This position is 75% FTE, 12 Months.Required Documents: Candidates will be required to submit a cover letter, resume, one current letter of recommendation, three professional references, and a diversity statement when applying for this position. When uploading documents, PDF uploads are preferred.Reference List Instructions: Your reference list must include three professional references, their contact information, and their relationship to you.Diversity Statement Instructions: Cuesta College is committed to building and maintaining a workforce that reflects and honors the diversity of our students. It is important to us that our faculty, staff, and administrators demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds as well as sexual orientation and abilities of all constituents in the Cuesta College community. In 500 words or less, with consideration to our Mission Statement and our values expressed above, please explain how you will demonstrate your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in this position. Completed online applications and all supporting documents must be submitted by the closing date for this position. LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, MAILED OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.San Luis Obispo County Community College District ("Cuesta College") is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), age, disability (physical and mental), genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal and state law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Cuesta College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.In compliance with California law, all prospective staff and students are entitled to read the Annual Security Report, published each October by the Cuesta College Department of Public Safety. This report contains information about our emergency and crime reporting procedures, as well as crime statistics for the past 3 years. You may request a copy of this report at one of our two Public Safety Offices: on SLO campus at Building 6600A or on North County Campus at building N1021, during campus business hours. You may also access the complete text of this report at the following website address:https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/publicsafety/cleryact Interview Process Information Selected applicants will be invited to attend an interview and written test on Wednesday, June 5, 2019.
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The San Luis Obispo County Community College District promotes inclusiveness, prohibits discrimination, and encourages all qualified persons to apply. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Cuesta College actively seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds to assist students, staff, and faculty. For ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) assistance with the application and/or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Office: (805) 546-3129.
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