Pool Manager

The City of Fairfield Parks & Recreation Department is looking for experienced and motivated individuals to lead and coordinate activities within the aquatics division, including but not limited to: recreation activities, health and fitness programs, prevention programs, classes, special events, marketing functions, and citywide volunteer programs. Incumbents will work with the general public, which may include senior citizens, adults, teens, youth, and/or preschool age children.

Successful candidates must be ready to contribute to the department's mission to DELIVER AWESOME in the amazing work we do in Parks & Recreation as leaders of play and builders of community!

If your application is accepted, you will be invited to participate in an assessment process which will include an interview and swim test. Assessment dates and additional details regarding the assessment process will be provided if selected to proceed.

Please Note:

This position is represented by Fairfield Part-Time Employees' Association (FPTEA), is part-time, year-round, non-benefited, and limited to working no more than 1,000 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Candidates must be available to work a varied schedule to meet program needs, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is typically at the Aquatics Complex at Allan Witt Park, but may include other facilities, and is performed both indoors and out, with exposure to heat, sun, water, noise, dust, pollens, and chemicals/cleaning agents used in an aquatics complex. There is potential for slip hazards when working near water and exposure to blood borne pathogens when rendering first aid. Working hours will include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position requires the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk frequently, lift and/or move objects up to fifty (50) pounds; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; clear (understandable) speech, visual and hearing acuity. The ability to actively participate in recreational activities (including games), and work outdoors in both heat and cold, are also required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from a supervisor, or manager assigned to the aquatic division. Receives guidance and direction from an Aquatics Program Coordinator or a Recreation Program Coordinator.  Incumbents of this class do not exercise supervision, but may provide lead direction to other part time staff or volunteers.

EDUCATION:

* Education equivalent to a high school diploma is required.

EXPERIENCE:

* A minimum of one (1) full season performing the duties equivalent to a Senior Lifeguard with the City of Fairfield is required (i.e., leading in completion of daily schedules, zones, scanning and rotation, monitoring behavior, and conducting opening and closing duties).
* A full season is defined as 240 hours (20 hours/week for 3 months)

LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE:

* Possession of and the ability to maintain a valid California Driver's License at the time of appointment is required.

* Possession of an American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard Training with Administering Emergency Oxygen Certifications are required.

* Ability to pass a pre-employment physical skills evaluation is required.

* Ability to pass a pre-employment teaching skills evaluation is required.

* Possession of an ARC Water Safety Instructor Certification is required within 12 months of appointment.

* Possession of an ARC Lifeguard Instructor Certification is required within 12 months of appointment.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

* 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…