Aquatic Activities Coordinator

Santa Barbara USD; California (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Santa Barbara Unified School District seeks an Aquatic Activities Coordinator for San Marcos High School to manage pool use for school and community groups, coordinate scheduling, and ensure safety.

The role involves maintaining equipment, performing safety checks, and coordinating with site administrators. Valid First Aid/CPR is required; lifeguard certification is preferred. This is a full-time position based at San Marcos High School in Santa Barbara.

Qualifications

• High school graduation and 2 years' experience managing aquatic facilities.
• Knowledge of pool safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to schedule events and coordinate groups.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pool use for school, community groups, leagues, and civic organizations.
• Assist with scheduling and civic use by site administrators.
• Prepare pool area for athletic competitions and PE activities.
• Maintain pool deck and safety equipment; perform safety checks.
• Perform light custodial duties for pool areas; keep clean and safe.
• Serve as liaison between school and community groups.
• Maintain inventory of equipment and explain pool rules to users.
• Act as lifeguard if trained and certified.

Skills

Facility management

Event scheduling

Public safety

Communication

Team collaboration

Lifeguard certification

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Timing systems

Starting blocks

Job description

Title

Aquatic Activities Coordinator

Salary Schedule Range

32

Hours Per Day

7

Months per year

12

Purpose of Position

To coordinate and monitor the use of a high school swimming pool by school, community groups, athletic leagues or civic organizations, and to provide other support as needed.

Reporting

Reports to an assigned supervisor.

Employment Status

Full-time, variable or irregular hours depending on assignment; weekend or evening hours required. (FLSA Non-exempt)

Location

San Marcos High School

Essential Functions

• Coordinate pool use by school, community groups, athletic leagues or civic organizations.
• Assist site administrators with scheduling and civic use.
• Prepare pool area for a variety of athletic competitions and physical education activities.
• Maintain the pool deck and all pool-related safety equipment in an orderly condition and perform periodic safety checks of rails, diving boards and other equipment.
• Perform light and routine custodial duties to maintain pool or locker areas in safe, clean and hygienic condition.
• Serve as liaison between the school and community groups.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of equipment.
• Explain pool rules, regulations and safety policies to community groups and other pool users; act as a lifeguard if properly trained and certified.
• Maintain punctual and consistent attendance.

Other Functions

Perform related duties in the Athletic Department as assigned.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Outside work with some exposure to weather conditions.

Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone; seeing to read documents, instructions, labels and other printed material; dexterity of hands and fingers to set up equipment; sitting or standing for extended periods of time, bending or stooping, reaching above the shoulders to retrieve or store materials; ability to access heights using a step-ladder; lifting up to 50lbs may also be required.

Potential hazards include slippery surfaces and exposure to pool chemicals.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of the principles and techniques of operating a public facility.
• Knowledge of equipment used in aquatic activities such as timing systems and starting blocks.
• Ability to plan and schedule events, athletic competitions, or recreational activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions.
• Ability to meet schedules and timelines.
• Work collaboratively with others, including student athletes and helpers.

Education, Training and Experience

Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and a minimum of two (2) years’ of increasingly responsible experience in management of an aquatic or recreational facility.

Additional Requirements

Valid First Aid/CPR certification required; current lifeguard certification preferred.

Passage of pre-employment physical examination.

Equal Opportunity and Title IX

The Santa Barbara Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or disability, affiliation with Scouting America or other designated youth groups, association with a person or group having one or more of these characteristics, or any other basis protected by law, in its educational programs, activities, and employment. Direct questions or complaints to Student & Family Services, 720 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; [phone], ext. 6278 or 6208 (English and Spanish); [e-mail].

Title IX Coordinator — the principal at each school site serves as that site's Title IX Coordinator; Title II/ADA Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator — Student & Family Services, 720 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, [phone] ext. 6278 or 6208, [e-mail]