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- Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in recreation, physical education or related field (proof required)*.
- Two years of equivalent full-time experience working with aquatic programs, and/or aquatic facilities of which one year of experience must have been in a lead or supervisory capacity.
- Current American Red Cross certification in Water Safety Instructor, First Aid CPR/AED, California First Aid for Public Safety Personnel, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Lifeguard Training, and Lifeguard Training Instructor; Title 22 First Aid certification (proofs required)*.
AND
- At least one (1) of the following certification(s) prior to the completion of probation:
- Certified Pool Operator (CPO);
- Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO)
Additional experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis to the extent that the experience has prepared the individual to perform the duties of the classification. *Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Candidates must possess all of the following:
- Knowledge of principles and practices of employee, supervision, including selection, training, performance evaluation, discipline and labor laws;
- Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and techniques of planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating aquatic programming, and facility management;
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local Laws and regulations related to the provisions of aquatics services;
- Knowledge of Occupational hazards and related safety precautions;
- Knowledge of principles and practices of administrative procedures, recordkeeping, budgeting and accounting;
- Knowledge of computer operation skills, including word processing, database programs, spreadsheets, electronic mail, and class/registration systems;
- Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with employees, contractors, vendors, and members of the public;
- Ability to plan, organize, schedule, and monitor work;
- Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing;
- Ability and willingness to work an irregular schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays.
A valid motor vehicle operator’s license, or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel.
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