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City of Oakland

Pool Manager, Part Time (Continuous)

SALARY

$17.04 - $20.92 Hourly

LOCATION

Oakland, CA

JOB TYPE

Part Time

JOB NUMBER

18-AP286-04

DEPARTMENT

Oakland Parks & Recreation Department

OPENING DATE

04/19/2018

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

SALARY

$17.04 - $20.92 Hourly

LOCATION

Oakland, CA

JOB TYPE

Part Time

JOB NUMBER

18-AP286-04

DEPARTMENT

Oakland Parks & Recreation Department

OPENING DATE

04/19/2018

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

The Position

Have you worked as a lifeguard and swim instructor and want to step up to the next level?  Become a Pool Manager and provide leadership and direction to our current aquatics staff!  The City of Oakland is currently recruiting to fill part-time Pool Manager positions in Oakland Parks and Recreation Aquatic Centers for both seasonal and year-round employment.  Working hours vary from week to week.

Under direction in Oakland Parks and Recreation, performs a variety of duties at the City's pools, including planning and implementing aquatics programs, training and direction of part-time staff, and communicating with the public; and performs related duties as assigned.  Work with management to directly operate pool facilities and schedule staff.  Provide leadership and direction to Lifeguards and Water Safety Instructors.  Lead in-service trainings for staff, conduct facility inspections, and provide feedback to management.  Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) and Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certifications are required.
 
Selective certification may apply for some positions that may require specific bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin. The hiring list established from this recruitment may be used to fill all vacancies (those that require bilingual skills as well as those that do not) in this classification.

Examples of Duties

  • Direct operation of pool facilities.
  • Plan, coordinate, and promote aquatics programs with the community and department.
  • Audit physical fitness level of lifeguards through drills and continuous conditioning; document observations and implement physical fitness programs as needed.
  • Oversee collection and security of all revenues and tickets; keep records of revenues.
  • Train and direct aquatics staff as outlined by management staff.
  • Coordinate and facilitate patron registration for instructional programs.
  • Conduct and oversee Water Safety Instruction (WSI) facility program.
  • Maintain equipment and pool supplies; maintain inventory records of equipment and supplies.
  • Complete accident, revenue, and control and discipline reports.
  • Maintain accurate operational and financial records for the pool facility.
  • Conduct and oversee in-service training facility and staff conditioning programs.
  • Assign and oversee custodial duties.

Minimum Requirements for Application

Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications is acceptable: 
 
Education:
High school graduation or equivalent.  
 
Experience:
Two years aquatic experience.

Certificates:
Current Red Cross certifications in Water Safety Instruction, Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR for Lifeguards with AED or CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED.   Please scan and attach these required certifications to your online application.  Failure to submit all required certifications may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Other Requirements:

Candidates must be at least eighteen (18) years old or older.

Candidates who receive conditional offers of employment will be required to submit fingerprints, undergo a criminal record clearance, have drug testing and a TB screening.
 
Additional Qualifications: Bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, and Mandarin are highly desirable for certain positions.
 
Working knowledge of:
  • Aquatics operations.
  • First aid and CPR techniques.
  • Oral presentation techniques.
  • Report writing.
  • Public relations techniques and procedures.
Ability to:
  • Plan and implement a swimming program.
  • Train staff in current emergency procedures and policies.
  • Maintain harmonious relations with the community.
  • Maintain a high level of personal physical condition.
  • Follow oral and written directions.
  • Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

Supplemental Information

The Selection Process
 
Stage I: The first stage in the selection process will consist of a review of each applicant employment application , attachments of the required Red Cross certifications, and signed supplemental questionnaire for minimum qualifications (weighted pass/fail).  Applications submitted without all required materials will not be given further consideration.  Please scan and attach all required certifications to your online application.

Stage II: The second stage will consist of an on-the-spot water test and oral interview that will test the knowledge, skills and abilities listed in the qualifications section.  The list of candidates to be further considered will be developed directly from the results of Stage II.  

The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. 
 
Next tentative Oral Interview and Water Test Date:  Thursday June 7, 2018


Candidate will be required to provide original current Red Cross certifications in Water Safety Instruction, Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR for Lifeguards with AED or CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED at the time of the scheduled oral interview / water test. 

*Note: Subsequent Oral Interview and Water Tests will be scheduled periodically.
 
How to Apply
Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least an hour to submit your application if you are a new user on the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at:  http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oaklandca/default.cfm

If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also work stations at the Department of Human Resources Management, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. Work stations are available during regular business hours (normally 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.).  

Our on-line application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov's Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627.

You may also call the City of Oakland Department of Human Resources Management at (510) 238-3112 for information.

Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is not furnished in a timely manner, applicants will not qualify for further consideration.
 

The City of Oakland is an EEO/ADA Employer.

Employer
City of Oakland
Phone
(510) 238-3112
Website
http://www.oaklandca.gov/
Address
150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza - 2nd Floor

Oakland, California, 94612
Employer
City of Oakland
Phone
(510) 238-3112
Website
http://www.oaklandca.gov/
Address
150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza - 2nd Floor

Oakland, California, 94612
Pool Manager, Part Time (Continuous) Supplemental Questionnaire
* QUESTION 1
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Applicants must scan and attach a copy of current Red Cross certifications in Water Safety Instruction, Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR for Lifeguards with AED or CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED to qualify for participation in the recruitment process. I understand and acknowledge that my application will be considered incomplete if I do not attach these documents.


* QUESTION 2
Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?


* QUESTION 3
Are you at least eighteen (18) years old or older?


* QUESTION 4
Do you have at least two years of full-time work experience in aquatics?


* QUESTION 5
Please describe your background (education, training, volunteer work, and experience) and how it relates to the position of Pool Manager.
* QUESTION 6
Please describe your training and/or experience planning, coordinating and promoting aquatics programs.
* QUESTION 7
Please describe your training and/or experience in directing and training staff.
* QUESTION 8
Identify the language(s) for which you have bilingual conversational proficiency. If you do not have bilingual conversational proficiency in any of the identified languages, check the appropriate box.




* Required Question