SWIM WINDOW ATTENDANT (AQUATICS ASSISTANT II) (SEASONAL)



Job Details

SWIM WINDOW ATTENDANT (AQUATICS ASSISTANT II) (SEASONAL)
Employer

City of El Cerrito

Salary

$13.93 - $16.13 Hourly

Location

El Cerrito, CA

Job Type

Temporary/Seasonal

Job Number

2017-19

Department

Recreation

Division

Recreation Swim Center

Opening Date

03/13/2018

CLASS DESCRIPTION

THE COMMUNITY
Located near the east shore of the San Francisco Bay, the City of El Cerrito is an ethnically diverse community offering a high quality of life within one of the nation's most sophisticated and beautiful living areas. With a population of almost 24,000 residents, El Cerrito has the advantage of being centrally located in a major metropolitan area. El Cerrito is an established community with a strong self-identity and a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for its citizens.
 
THE DEPARTMENT
The Recreation Department provides a full range of recreational and educational activities for youth and adults, facility rentals, community events, and diverse programs and services to enhance quality of life in El Cerrito.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (DUTIES)

Duties and Responsibilities:
Typical job duties are:

  • Performs the tasks necessary to promote public safety at an aquatic facility by assisting lifeguard staff. 
  • Help lifeguard staff monitor activities in aquatic areas to prevent accidents and maintain order. 
  • Strive to maintain a clean and hazard free environment. 
  • Knowledge of basic first aid, CPR and water rescue skills.
  • Work at department and citywide special events.
  • Performs the tasks necessary to provide customer service and administrative support at an aquatic facility. 
  • Responds to patron inquiries about programs and schedules at the Swim Center.
  • Maintains cleanliness and organization of swim window desk and counter
  • Participates in training sessions.
  • Supports Lifeguard Staff in responding to emergency situations.
  • Other duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience and Education:
Experience:

  • Aquatics Assistant II: Sixteen years of age or older.  Experience using computer and office equipment and possessing cash handling skills highly desired.
 Education:
  • Aquatics Assistant II: Completion of 9th grade. Current certification in CPR/AED and First Aid from the American Red Cross or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Aquatics Assistant II:
  • Comfortable with basic first aid, CPR and water rescue skills.
  • Comfortable using computer, telephone and office equipment.
  • Cash handling skills.
  • Basic information specific to assigned department or program activities and functions.
  • Communicate effectively both written and orally.
  • Understand and apply City and department policies, procedures, protocols, and regulations.
  • Establish and maintain positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work at all levels, including a culturally diverse public, with a focus on quality service to internal and external customers.
  • Use a computer terminal and office equipment
  • Effectively manage customer transactions.
  • Effectively communicate program and schedule information to customers
 
 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Additional Requirements:
Aquatic Assistant II's are required to wear uniforms and may be required to work unusual hours, evenings and weekends. Individuals chosen for hire must be able to pass continuous skill audits.  Aquatic Assistant II's must maintain current certifications and must participate in a minimum of 15 hours of formal  training per season.

This position is non-benefited.

In accordance with California state law, you are entitled to three (3) paid sick leave days per year. These days are eligible for use following your 90th day of employment with the City. 

Employer
City of El Cerrito
Address
10890 San Pablo Ave.

El Cerrito, California, 94530
Phone
(510) 215-4300

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