Swim Meet Specialist

City of Medford (Oregon); Medford (OR); Presencial; USD 32 000 - 35 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

PERS retirement contributions paid by‑

Paid sick leave

Fitness center access

Resumo da oferta

City of Medford in Oregon seeks a Swim Meet Specialist to set up and operate timing systems, touchpads, and meet-management equipment for Rogue X meets. You will troubleshoot issues, ensure accurate results, and work with staff, volunteers, and participants in a fast-paced aquatics environment.

The ideal candidate has swim meet experience and comfort with technology, data entry, and timely communication. This role offers part-time hours with competitive pay and benefits through the city.

Qualificações

• Two years of experience in aquatics, recreation, or related field.
• Experience with event coordination, data entry, timing systems or similar technical responsibilities.

Responsabilidades

• Set up and remove timing system components during events.
• Provide technical support during swim meets using meet management/software.
• Perform data entry and maintain master score sheet.
• Record results manually if equipment fails and disseminate.
• Ensure safety, cleanliness, and policy compliance.
• Attend staff meetings and training related to competitive events.
• Maintain and troubleshoot scoring equipment.
• Support team and City goals with reliability and collaboration.

Conhecimentos

Event coordination

Data entry

Timing systems

Technical troubleshooting

Communication

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

2 years aquatics experience

Ferramentas

Hy‑Tek Meet Manager

Colorado Timing Systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Do you enjoy the energy of competitive swimming and have a knack for technology, organization, and keeping things running smoothly? The City of Medford is looking for aSwim Meet Specialist to help bring swim meets to life at Rogue X.

In this hands‑on role, you’ll help set up and operate the timing system, work with touchpads, scoreboard and meet‑management equipment, troubleshoot issues as they arise, and help ensure accurate results throughout each event. You’ll work alongside staff, coaches, volunteers, and participants in a fast‑paced aquatic environment where attention to detail and great communication make a difference.

If you have swim meet experience, enjoy working with technology, and thrive when the action picks up, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help make every meet at Rogue X a success!

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; and
• Two (2) years of experience in aquatics, recreation, competitive athletics, event operations, or a related field. Experience should include responsibilities involving event coordination or support, computer systems/data entry, scoring or timing systems, or similar technical responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior aquatics competition scoring system experience.
• Experience with Hy‑Tek Meet Manager and Colorado Timing Systems.

Available Schedule:

• Primarily Friday - Saturday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Wednesday evenings may also be required based on swim meet schedules
• Hours may vary based on facility needs

The anticipated hiring range for the Swim Meet Specialist position is $23.05 (first step) to $24.21 or $25.50 (second or third step). The City of Medford determines starting pay based on an evaluation of relevant education, experience, andqualifications as provided by the applicant in their application materials, alongside others who perform work of comparable character consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act. Three steps are included in this salary range, allowing opportunity for annual movement through the steps.

INCLUDED BENEFITS:

• Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) retirement contributions paid by employer for part‑time, year‑round positions.
• Paid sick leave - one (1) hour accrued for every 30 hours worked.
• Access to the City’s fully equipped fitness center 24/7

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Set up and removes timing system components and quickly replace components, if necessary, during events.
• Provides effective and efficient technical support during swim meets of various sizes by operating the meet management and/or scoreboard computer.
• Performs data entry, including inputting and maintaining the master score sheet.
• In the event of an equipment malfunction or failure, manually records results and disseminate as necessary.
• Adheres to facility standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
• Attend staff meetings and training specifically related to competitive events.
• Follows policies and procedures, including those related to medical situations and emergencies.
• Maintains competition scoring equipment
• Completes designated job tasks, special projects, and all other duties as assigned to meet team, department, and City goals while working cooperatively, efficiently, and productively in a team environment.
• Actively demonstrates high levels of employee engagement, accountability, coachability, and responsibility for personal performance and results.
• Demonstrates initiative to incorporate and implement learning principles from informal and formal training, as well as feedback from leaders and co-workers.
• The scope of the assigned responsibilities may vary based on departmental structure and at the discretion of the Department Director or designee.

Other Functions of the Position:

• Approaches training opportunities with active engagement and curiosity, while learning and exhibiting understanding of City policies, protocols, and performance expectations.
• Pursues professional development opportunities to add value to the city, including learning, adopting, and quickly adapting to new techniques, technologies, and industry practices.
• Actively demonstrates accountability and responsibility for both work product results and the impact behaviors and decisions may have on the ability of others to do their jobs well.
• Receives, interprets, and implements job‑related instruction, guidance, coaching, and training (both formal and informal) while progressively improving skills and overall success in performing assigned duties. When issues of poor performance or negative behaviors are raised, incorporate feedback in a constructive manner that demonstrates understanding of the concern and an ability and willingness to achieve the required consistent and sustained improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall function of the department and organizational goals.
• Demonstrates regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Upholds the values of the organization and has strong customer service orientation.
• Handles job stress and interacts effectively with others in the workplace.
• Fosters an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
• Is an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.

Competencies:

Active Listening

Effective performers offer their full attention when others speak. They listen actively, giving verbal and nonverbal cues of interest. When the speaker has finished, they paraphrase what was said to ensure understanding.

Communicativeness

Effective performers recognize the essential value of continuous information exchange. They actively seek information from a variety of sources and disseminate it in a variety of ways. They use modern technologies to access and circulate information. They take responsibility for ensuring that their peers and supervisors have the current and accurate information needed for success.

Composure

Effective performers maintain emotional control, even under ambiguous or stressful circumstances. They can demonstrate emotions appropriate to the situation and continue performing steadily and effectively.

Relationship Building

Effective performers understand that a primary factor in success is establishing and maintaining productive relationships. They like interacting with people and are good at it. They devote appropriate time and energy to establishing and maintaining networks. They initiate contacts readily and maintain them over time. They can utilize relationships to facilitate business transactions.

Problem Solving & Decision Making

Effective performers can identify problems, solve them, act decisively, and show good judgment. They isolate causes from symptoms, and compile information and alternatives to illuminate problems or issues. They involve others as appropriate and gather information from a variety of sources. They find a balance between studying the problem and solving it. They readily commit to action and make decisions that reflect sound judgment.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

This position works indoors with exposure to regulated and moderate environmental conditions at the work site. Noise levels are frequently moderate to loud from spectators, timing systems, and pool facility acoustics. There may be routine physical discomforts from prolonged exposure to heat, humidity, moisture/wetness, and varying air conditions with temperatures of 80 degrees or higher. The position involves routine exposure to wet surfaces, chlorinated pool water, and light cleaning or event staging materials. The position involves regular standing, walking, bending, sitting, and kneeling on wet pool decks and in control booth or office areas. Frequently uses hands and fingers to operate computers, timing consoles, buttons, tools, and meet equipment. Tasks require the ability to perceive depth, sounds, and visual cues. Occasionally lifts, pushes, pulls, or carries timing systems, stanchions, lane lines, and event supplies weighing up to 50 pounds. Communicate verbally, including projecting voice over background noise and hearing in an active aquatic facility.

Hiring will be subject to successful completion of the following:

• Criminal history background investigation
• Clear drug screen following federal law
• Professional reference check

Questions or Assistance:

• If you have questions about the job posting, please contact the Human Resources department at (541) 774‑2014.
• For technical assistance completing your online application, please contact Government Jobs at (855) 524‑5627.