Salary: $18.24 - $22.18 Hourly

Location : Rosemead, CA

Job Type: Hourly/At-Will/Part-Time

Job Number: 2023-00001

Department: Parks and Recreation

Opening Date: 01/10/2023

ABOUT THE POSITION

THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO FILL SEVERAL PART-TIME VACANCIES IN THE
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT.

$500 Incentive bonus awarded upon acceptance of job and completion of pre-employment process.

FILING DEADLINE : The recruitment is open on a continuous basis and may close at any time with or without prior notice. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Selection of candidates will be on a first come, first served basis. As applications are received, they will be immediately reviewed. Candidates who clearly best meet or exceed the minimum qualifications will be invited to the testing process.

WORK SCHEDULE: The position works a variable work schedule with an average of 18 to 25 hours per week, limited to 1,000 hours per fiscal year and is "at-will". Candidates must be available to work all assigned shifts, including evenings, weekends, split shifts, and holidays.

SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, assists in managing staff and activities in City pool facilities to assure public safety and compliance with rules and regulations; manages lifeguards, instructors, and aquatic attendants; coordinates pool activities and events and monitors the safety of the facilities and program participants; performs related duties as required.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. This job announcement does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Assists the Recreation Supervisor in managing the operations of the City aquatic facilities; promotes a positive recreation environment and good personal behavior; assures consistent enforcement of rules and policies.
Controls pool operations to assure that safety and water quality rules and regulations are adhered to and that the facility and all equipment are in safe operating condition.
Supervises the activities of aquatics program team members; prepares work schedules and adjusts schedules to meet workload demands; monitors the work of lifeguards; prioritizes and assigns tasks; assures that all safety rules and regulations are observed.
Assures cleanliness of pool and facility; assigns cleaning tasks and projects to staff; performs regular water tests, monitors pool chemical levels, and makes necessary adjustments to equipment and pool chemical balance.
Prevents accidents through the enforcement of policies, rules, regulations, and ordinances governing the conduct of swimming pool patrons; watches activities in the water, on diving boards, and on swimming pool decks for individuals who may need assistance or guidance.
Enforces rules, regulations, and safety precautions for municipal aquatics facilities; reports complaints, special requests, safety conditions, security issues, and illegal activities and resolves issues within scope of authority.
Assist with planning special events; organizes, promotes, and evaluates diversified special events, alternative activities, and special programs suited to the needs of participants and potential participants.
Evaluates programs and events for effectiveness and participation levels; tracks services provided, monitors results, and generates operational reports as needed.
Orders supplies as needed for daily programs
Supports the relationship between the City of Rosemead and the constituent population by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES:
High school diploma or GED equivalent; AND three years of work experience in aquatics recreation programs; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to swim 500 yards within 10 minutes. Must be able to pass a 2-minute water treat test and brick tow under 1 minute, 15 seconds.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

City policies and procedures.
Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, policies, rules, and regulations governing the conduct and safety of aquatics programs and public recreational facilities.
Swimming pool maintenance techniques and safety protocols.
Rules, equipment, operations, and techniques used in public sports and recreation programs.
Legal liabilities and responsibilities for community services staff.
Principles of water chemistry, chlorination, and pH balancing.
Lifesaving methods and procedures, including first aid, water rescue methods and procedures, and standard resuscitation measures.
Record keeping and file maintenance principles and procedures.

SKILL IN:

Understanding and interpreting recreation issues, regulations, and State and Federal laws.
Managing and controlling recreation activities and participants.
Promoting a positive recreation environment and good personal behavior.
Monitoring pool facility and guests for violations of rules and safety standards.
Acting quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
Planning, organizing, and coordinating the work of team members.
Promoting and enforcing safe work practices.
Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers.
Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of standard and specialized software.
Effective verbal and written communication.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Must possess or have the ability to obtain an appropriate California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record. Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate. Lifeguard Training Instructor (LGI) Certificate is required. Certified Pool Operators (CPO) Certificate OR an Aquatic Facility Operator's (AFO) Certificate is required. CPR/First Aid for the Professional Rescuer and Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certificates is required. All required certifications must be obtained within 60 days of employment. The City will train and assist with certifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a standard office environment and at City recreation facilities and venues. May be required to travel to various sites, locations, and/or events. Team members are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours; team members are required to assume duties of a disaster worker in the event of a locally declared emergency.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

SELECTION PROCESS Applications must be submitted online . Employment application and supplemental questions must be completed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City application. Applicants must be specific in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. If you submit multiple applications, only the most recent application will be considered. Application packets will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in the job announcement. Applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements and needs of the City, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Copies of the required certifications must be submitted with the application. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure continuing in the recruitment process. The selection process may include an oral interview and other testing processes designed to predict successful job performance. It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any changes to their contact information.

Candidates UNDER 18 years of age and enrolled in high school must obtain and submit a valid work permit prior to employment. For information and the application for a work permit please visit your school's Career Center or the California Department of Education .

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Rosemead is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Rosemead to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression and pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics or information, marital status, age, sexual orientation (including homosexuality, bisexuality, or heterosexuality), military and veteran status.

PARKS AND RECREATION:
All employment offers, including appointment/rehire are conditional based upon the successful completion of a Department of Justice (DOJ) Live Scan (fingerprinting) required by the Educational Code §10911.5, California Public Resource Code §5164, and Penal Code §11105.3 which requires public recreation employees having direct contact with minors to be fingerprinted prior to employment and all pre-employment screening processes required for the job, which will include a pre-employment physical, tuberculosis (TB) test, and drug screen test paid for by the City.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATION The City of Rosemead is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process must specify the accommodations needed, in writing , at the time when the employment application is submitted.

LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new hire employees to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States within three (3) business days beginning with the first day of work. The City is legally prohibited from employing anyone who cannot provide such verification or documentation.

EMERGENCY DISASTER WORKER City of Rosemead employees are registered as a Disaster Service Worker. In the event of a declared emergency, City employees shall initially remain at work, or if recalled, shall report to work after completing critical personal and family emergency responsibilities.

PROVISIONS The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provision contained in this job announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

This is an at-will position.
Part Time employees do not participate in Social Security. Enrollment in the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) - Alternate Retirement 457 Plan.
For existing California Public Employees' Retirement System ( CalPERS) members : Effective January 1, 2013, Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) prohibited employers from paying any portion of a "new member's" member contribution rate. All new members must pay 50% of total normal cost as employee contribution rate. By January 1, 2018, all "classic members" will be required to contribute their full share up to 8% of the employee contribution of the CalPERS rate.

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Do you have three (3) years of aquatics recreation experience?

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This position requires that you be a minimum age of sixteen (16) years at the time of application. Do you meet the minimum age requirements for this position?

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All minors under 18 years of age employed in the state of California are required to have a permoit to work. If you are under 18, you will be required to provide a work permit prior to a final job offering being made. I have read and understand the information above.

04

Please list any current and unexpired certification that you have below?

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If you are in the process of completing any required certification(s) for the position, please input in the box below the name of the certification and expected date of completion. If none, input N/A.

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Please summarize/list your aquatics and/or recreation related experience (paid and/or volunteer) including participation in extracurricular activities, athletics, music, clubs, drama, arts and crafts, student government, child care, games, dance, camping, scouting, etc.
If you do not have any related experience please only input "N/A" .

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Please list any restrictions in your availability to work from May - September (i.e., employment, summer school, vacation/trips) and provide dates/times. Provide the last day of school and expected return back to school.
If you do not have any work restrictions please only input "N/A" .

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Were you referred to this position? If yes, please type the referral name. If not, please type "N/A."

Required Question