Aquatics Technician

City of Oceanside • Oceanside, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Oceanside is accepting applications for Aquatics Technician. There is currently one position available in the Parks and Recreation Department. This role leads and participates in the implementation of aquatic programs, assists in the assignment and functional supervision of subordinate staff, and trains and instructs new and less experienced employees. The technician ensures the safety of pool areas, maintains awareness of hazards, and informs the public about them. Responsibilities include providing lifeguard duties, swimming instruction, rescues, administering medical aid and CPR, responding to public inquiries, enforcing rules, and participating in facility maintenance. The role also involves overseeing cash collection and accounting, making bank deposits, completing cash reports, and building positive working relationships.

Requirements

• Minimum of three seasons (9 months) of performing increasingly responsible lifeguarding, water safety or swimming instruction experience at a municipal pool facility or equivalent setting.
• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in lifeguard services, water safety or a related field.
• California Driver's License
• Lifeguard Training Certificate
• C.P.R. for the Professional Rescuer certificate
• Must be available to work varying schedules, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Operational characteristics, services and activities of an aquatics program.
• Methods and techniques of swimming and lifeguarding.
• Principles and practices of lifeguarding.
• Methods and techniques of C.P.R. and first aid.
• Principles of supervision and training.
• Principles and practices of public relations.
• Cash collection, record-keeping and reporting.
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Computer equipment and software applications related to assignment.
• Maintain good physical fitness and agility; swim with proficiency and endurance.
• Assist in training and supervising the activities of lifeguard staff.
• Interpret and explain aquatics program policies and procedures.
• Analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective course of action.
• Administer first aid and C.P.R. as necessary.
• Swim with endurance and proficiency at a level necessary to perform assigned duties
• Enforce applicable rules, codes, laws and regulations.
• Respond to request and inquiries form the general public.
• Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Operate vehicles, vessels and/or equipment as appropriate.
• Work various schedules including weekends, evenings, holidays and occasional split shifts as required by the work assignment.
• Operate computer equipment and software applications related to the assignment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Nice To Haves

• Emergency Medical Response Certificate (required within six months of hire)
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (required within six months of hire)
• Aquatics Facility Operator certification or equivalent (required within six months of hire)

Responsibilities

• Leads and participates in the implementation of aquatic programs
• Assists in the assignment and functional supervision of subordinate staff
• Trains and instructs new and less experienced employees in proper work methods, tools, equipment and safety precautions
• Ensures safety of pool areas
• Maintains an awareness of the hazards associated with the aquatic environment and informs the public
• Provides primary or secondary lifeguard duties to include swimming instruction
• Rescues persons in distress or persons who are in danger of drowning
• Administers medical aid and performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Responds to complaints and inquiries from the general public
• Enforces or informs the public regarding rules, regulations, codes, laws and other applicable restrictions
• Participates in the maintenance and upkeep of equipment and facilities
• Updates and prepares logs, documents and reports
• Oversees the collection and accounting of daily cash receipts
• Makes bank deposits
• Completes cash reports
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED