Assistant Coordinator Aquatics- PT

GVRD•Vallejo, CA

6d•$23 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Recreation Coordinator works in the Aquatics Department at Cunningham Pool, assisting with planning and coordinating recreation programs, registering participants, recruiting, training, and evaluating staff, and preparing promotional materials and marketing special events. The role supports day-to-day operations and programming at the Cunningham Aquatic Complex, including scheduling, staff supervision, and maintaining a safe and welcoming facility. The position develops and coordinates recreational and social activities, oversees assigned programs and staff, maintains program supply inventories, coordinates facility use with partners, communicates with the public and other organizations, and assists with purchases and departmental budget preparation. It also includes training and certifying staff to comply with American Red Cross standards and requirements. This is a part-time position. The schedule may vary and may include occasional weekends and evenings. The work is generally sedentary and relatively free from environmental hazards, but may involve outdoor work in variable weather, swimming and other physical activity, pool chemicals and testing agents, and potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens, infectious materials, and stressful emergencies. The employee must be able to swim 300 yards continuously, tread water for two minutes without using hands, and retrieve a 10-pound object from the pool bottom.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency.
Two to three years of experience planning recreation programs and in customer service.
American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, First Aid, and Administering Emergency Oxygen.
American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.
Title 22: First Aid for Public Safety Personnel.
Ability to swim 300 yards continuously, tread water for two minutes without hands, and retrieve a 10-pound object from the bottom of a pool.
Ability to handle pool chemicals and testing agents while following hazardous materials safety protocols and using personal protective equipment.
Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation; safety procedures and best practices for public spaces and events; basic bookkeeping; modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment; budget management; community; GVRD policies and procedures; and marketing principles.
Skills in interpersonal relations, adapting to varied duties, basic mathematics, organization, scheduling, records management, customer service, and leadership.
Ability to meet schedules and deadlines, tactfully address customer concerns, follow oral and written directions, maintain organized paper and electronic records, maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries, perform data entry, communicate effectively, and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Physical ability to perform job functions that may include swimming, running, walking, lifting, crouching or crawling, and standing or sitting.

Nice To Haves

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification.
Certified Pool Operator certification.
Aquatic Facility Operator certification.
Equivalent combinations of training, education, and experience that provide the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Responsibilities

Develop, plan, direct, implement, and schedule recreational and social activities, including sports events, seasonal group activities, and special activities.
Assist with day-to-day operations and programming at the Cunningham Aquatic Complex, including scheduling, staff supervision, and maintaining a safe and welcoming facility.
Oversee the operations and staff of an assigned area or program.
Assist the Recreation Coordinator with program equipment purchases in accordance with purchasing policies and budget limits.
Maintain an inventory of program supplies and request or purchase supplies as needed.
Develop and distribute marketing materials to promote recreation programs, including soliciting sponsorships.
Coordinate facility use for programs with partners.
Assist in developing a community events calendar.
Communicate with businesses, citizens, and other entities involved in parks, recreation, and events, and provide information and assistance.
Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers and paid staff.
Assist with departmental budget preparation.
Train and certify staff to ensure compliance with American Red Cross standards and requirements.
Perform related work as required.