Position: Sr. Aquatic Program Leader

Department: Parks, Recreation & Arts

Classification: Part-Time/Temporary

Hourly Rate: $29.63

Non - Exempt – Overtime Eligible

The Sr. Aquatic Program Leader oversees pool facilities for the City, instructs and evaluates staff on rules, regulations and safety practices.

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

• Oversees City-wide pool facilities to include all staff
• Orders all necessary supplies for maintenance of pool facilities
• Instructs and evaluates aquatic staff in the observance of rules, regulations, and safety practices
• Oversees swimming operation and instruction at pool facilities
• Respond to and documents all safety accidents
• Administers first aid when necessary
• Maintains and prepares payroll records for summer aquatics staff
• Enforce health and safety regulations at the pool facilities
• Select, supervise and evaluate staff
• Perform pool maintenance procedures
• Aid in training lower level aquatic personnel

• Possess the knowledge of the operation and maintenance of aquatics programs and pools, pool safety rules and procedures
• Advanced life-saving methods and procedures
• Ability to plan, schedule and coordinate a major summer aquatics program
• Possess the skills to administer first aid to victims of accident, injury or sudden illness

• Red Cross Certifications required:

1. Lifeguard training
2. CPR for the Professional Rescuer
3. First Aid
4. Water Safety Instructor
5. Train the Trainer

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:

1. Put people first.

2. Be visionary.

3. Be an ambassador for Lancaster.

4. Be Fiscally Responsible.

5. Be Creative.

6. Always Improving.

7. Be Adaptable and Resilient.

• Ascend/Descend stairs/ladders/balance (frequent)
• Position self to bend or twist (frequent)
• To move, transport, position items up to 50 lbs. (moderate)
• Exposed to outdoor weather conditions (frequent)
• Operate Equipment (none)
• Stationary or squatting position (frequent)

• Work under time pressure (moderate to frequent)
• Interruptions (frequent)

• Analyze (continuous)
• Computations (frequent)
• Generate Written Work Product (infrequent)
• 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 functions of the job. 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/.

CLASSIFICATION REVISED:

4/22/2022