Coordinator I - Aquatics

Closing Date: May 8th, 2024, 9:00 PM, PST OR When 100 Applications Are Received

Position: Coordinator I

• Aquatics

Department: PARCS

Annual Rate: $76,953.48 - $98,214.48

Exempt

• Not Eligible for Overtime

Benefits-eligible & 401(a) payment equal to 3% of base salary.

Summary:

As an experienced professional and under general supervision, assists the PARCS Department with planning, organizing, developing, recommending, evaluating and implementing aquatic programming, community events; supporting department initiatives through research and document preparation; creating presentations; organizing team efforts to develop and implement programs; and tracking and reporting program progress.

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:

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

• Coordinates, promotes, administers, and evaluates Aquatics activities, special events and other programming for the Parks, Arts, Recreation and Community Services Department.

• Prepares, organizes, maintains and schedules activities or programs in assigned area of responsibility.

• Recruits, supervises, schedules, trains, coaches and motivates staff in a variety of different scenarios including water rescue, aquatic programming and special events

• Assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities to assure maximum effectiveness and efficiency.

• Implements, evaluates, removes, and/or modifies program activities to meet diverse community needs and interests.

• Assumes duties as lifeguard, swim instructor or other positions as needed.

• Coordinates marketing efforts in the community regarding classes, services, programming and events including but not limited to flyers, social media and news releases.

• Assists in the preparation and tracking of grant applications and sponsorships initiatives.

• Processes payroll data and registration program implementation information.

• Assists in the preparation of the budget and purchasing activities and monitors expenditures; submits budget recommendations.

• Assists with administering performance and rental contracts.

• Develops schedules for facilities and appropriate activity supervision.

• Prepares a variety of safety and inspection reports and maintain records.

• Responds to requests or makes appropriate referrals verbally and through email.

• Maintains positive working relationships with City employees, contract workers, community groups, agencies, school officials, the media, and the public.

• Provides courteous, high-quality service to members of the public by personally responding to requests or making appropriate referrals.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of:

• Cultural and social needs of the community.

• Knowledge of program content for specialized community aquatic activities.

• Principles and procedures of financial record keeping, reporting, and software applications.

• Personnel management principles, practices, and techniques, including best practices for employee selection, supervision, evaluation, and training.

• Basic Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint techniques.

• Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision, in a team environment and with all levels of employees and management; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and willingness to give assistance to co-workers.

• Ability to interpret and carry out a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Ability to work independently under pressure; proactive thinker/self-starter; ability to identify methods to maximize service effectiveness and efficiency.

• Ability to work extended hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.

• General office equipment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience/Education:

• Bachelor's Degree, with emphasis in Business, Public Administration, Recreation or closely related field; three (3) years of experience in the field; OR any equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

• Ability to work long hours, weekends and holidays

• The below listed Aquatics Certificates are desirable and will be required to obtain within 6 months of hire

• Lifeguard Instructor Trainer

• Water Safety Instructor

• Lifeguard

• CPR/First Aid/AED for the Professional Rescuer Instructor

Other Requirements:

• Possession of a valid CA driver's license

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with some travel to different sites; incumbents will be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends and may be required to travel outside City boundaries to attend meetings.

• Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting:

• To stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

• Work is also performed outdoors and requires the ability to:

• Withstand the heat and cold of the elements, walk moderate distances and work for long periods

• Vision requirements:

• See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

• Hearing:

• Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Core Competencies:

• Problem-Solving

• Analytically and logically evaluating information

• Learning Agility

• Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to work

• Handling Stress

• Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity

• Professional Integrity & Ethics

• Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability

• Safety Focus

• Showing Vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards

• Customer Focus

• Attending to the Needs and expectations of customers

• Informing

• Proactively obtaining and sharing information

• Teamwork

• Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals

• Valuing Diversity

• Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace

• Allocating Resources

• Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness

Guiding Principles

• Put people first.

• Be visionary.

• Be an ambassador for Lancaster.

• Be Fiscally Responsible.

• Be Creative.

• Always Improving.

• Be Adaptable and Resilient.

Essential Cognitive Functions:

• Analyze (continuous)
• Computations (frequent)
• Generate Written Work Product (moderate)
• Independent Problem Solving (continuous)
• Interruptions (frequent)
• Maintain Positive Public Relations (continuous)
• Organize (frequent)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The City of Lancaster will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City of Lancaster is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting www.dfeh.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.