Aquatics Programs Lead & Pool Safety Supervisor

City of Fairfield; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Fairfield Parks & Recreation Department seeks experienced individuals to lead and coordinate activities within the aquatics division, including recreation, health/fitness, classes, events, and volunteer programs.

Part-time, year-round, non-benefited, up to 1,000 hours annually. Requires one full season as a Senior Lifeguard with Fairfield and ARC certifications; training in water safety and instruction will follow within 12 months of appointment.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to a high school diploma is required.
• A minimum of one full season performing duties equivalent to a Senior Lifeguard with the City of Fairfield is required.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical skills evaluation and teaching skills evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct continuous surveillance of pool area for signs of swimmers in trouble and for violations of pool and safety regulations.
• Monitor activities in swimming areas to prevent accidents; enforce rules, regulations, and policies.
• Respond quickly to emergency situations in the water or surrounding areas; perform as lead worker in emergency procedures and first aid situations as needed.
• Maintain a safe environment and take steps to prevent accidents by eliminating potentially hazardous conditions.
• Provide courteous and professional service to program participants, facility users, City staff, and the public; discuss program and participant concerns and provides solution when appropriate.
• Plan, organize, schedule, and evaluate assigned aquatic programs or facilities. Responsible for monitoring program and site rules, policies, and regulations.
• Assign, schedule, and review the work of lower level workers; ensure department standards for safety, facility, and aquatic program operations are met.
• Direct lower level workers in on-site communication with parents, participants, and the public; discuss program concerns and participation issues; provide solutions when appropriate.
• Present professional appearance (including wearing appropriate uniform or attire) at all times.
• Plan and conduct staff meetings and trainings for lower level workers including monthly in-service trainings, planned and random skills tests, and in-pool assessments. Attend and participate at staff meetings and trainings.
• Perform various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility; maintain accurate records.
• Provide aquatic safety and instruction for guests.
• Use computer for data entry, roster printing, and registration processing. Operate copiers, fax machines, computers, and other program-specific equipment.
• Assist with ordering, maintaining, and taking inventory of program supplies.
• Prepare incident & accident reports and maintain program records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lifeguarding

Swimming proficiency

First Aid / CPR

Customer service

Education

High school diploma equivalency

Job description

The City of Fairfield Parks & Recreation Department seeks experienced individuals to lead and coordinate activities within the aquatics division, including recreation, health/fitness, classes, events, and volunteer programs.

Part-time, year-round, non-benefited, up to 1,000 hours annually. Requires one full season as a Senior Lifeguard with Fairfield and ARC certifications; training in water safety and instruction will follow within 12 months of appointment.