Aquatics Program Specialist

The County of Santa Cruz invites you to apply for AQUATICS PROGRAM SPECIALIST THE JOB: Supervise, organize, motivate and assist with hiring and training of the aquatics staff; schedule and evaluate the staff assigned to a swimming facility; ensure that safety standards, sanitary requirements and regulations are enforced; prepare and maintain routine reports on staff and operations; prepare staff schedules; supervise the care and maintenance of swim lesson, exercise, first aid, and lifesaving equipment; inventory equipment andsupplies; enforce water safety rules and regulations; perform rescues; perform first aid and resuscitation; act as a liaison between the public, staff and office personnel; evaluate programs and suggest improvements; supervise routine maintenance; plan and facilitate staff meetings and in-service training; teach aquatics staff the lifeguard, first aid, CPR, and water safety courses required to perform their job; teach community coursesthat qualify the public to apply for lifeguard positions at Simpkins Family Swim Center; handle general daily functions of an aquatics facility; notify supervisors of disturbances, emergencies and staff performance and facility problems; open and close swimmingfacilities; assist in the planning,organization, set up and teardown of accommodations for special events and facility rentals; perform cashier, office, and clerical duties, and perform other duties as required. May be required to furnish identification badges, uniforms, and Red Cross materials.Live and work in beautiful Santa Cruz County! Qualifications: THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be:The full-time equivalent of nine months experience as a lead-worker or supervisor in aquatics programs. Special Requirements/Conditions: Please visit our website to view all special job requirements.#J-18808-Ljbffr