JOB
Make a splash with your next career move! The City of Modesto is on the lookout for an enthusiastic Aquatics Specialist to join our Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods team — where community, fun, and teamwork float to the top. If you love creating safe, exciting aquatic experiences, enjoy leading others, and want to help our community dive into programs that inspire confidence and joy, this is your moment to jump in. Bring your passion, make waves, and help us keep Modesto’s pools the place to be!
The City of Modesto is currently recruiting for an Aquatics Specialist to join our team.
The Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department works closely with the community providing programming to youth, seniors and all citizens. As a department, we take our work seriously, but try not to take ourselves too seriously. We strive to foster a collaborative and collegial atmosphere among staff while providing high quality programs, activities and events to the community and neighborhoods. We take pride in offering excellent community service while remaining adaptable and responsive to our residents' needs and expectations.
This position is responsible to plan, organize, direct and supervise staff at an aquatic program in an assigned swimming pool(s) and implementing and coordinating all aspects of specific programs, including meeting the program objectives.
- This is a part-time, at-will, non-benefited position. Hours are limited to less than 1,000 hours per year.
Application Process
Applicants will be assessed on the application materials submitted. Due to the volume of applications received, resumes will not be screened for the purpose of determining who is most qualified to compete in the testing process. It is the applicant's responsibility to fill out the "Education", "Work Experience" and "Supplemental Questions" sections of their application with complete information and adequate detail. Do not substitute any part of the application form with the words "SEE RESUME."
All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications of the position will be invited to submit a virtual interview through Spark Hire.
Human Resources reserves the right to revise the testing process to best meet the needs of the City. The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential and other important responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions:
Create, plan, organize and oversee all daily activities and special events of assigned pool.
Maintain an efficient and safe environment for all on-site staff and pool patrons; follow accepted lifesaving practices and standards.
Oversee all on-site staff and volunteers to ensure that staff carries out assigned duties.
Meet program goals and objectives as well as collecting and maintaining relevant statistical records and data.
Ensure all record keeping, reports, testing and all paperwork is completed correctly and submitted on time following established guidelines.
Ensure daily completion of pool opening and closing procedures are observed.
Act in capacity of pool lifeguard and swim instructor.
Maintain on-site security and safety.
Ensure that all staff and volunteers adhere to all City and Program rules and guidelines and provides necessary discipline and accurate records of all incidents.
Maintain a safe and clean swimming pool environment.
Perform other program-related duties as assigned.
Ensure facilities and equipment is maintained in safe condition; issue and control equipment and supplies.
Assist with orientation meetings for part-time staff; assist with training part-time staff; and work with part-time staff.
Assist in scheduling specific program hours and schedule and assign staff to provide program coverage, including contacting off-duty employees to make necessary adjustments in schedules.
Provide reliable customer service while promoting facility programs.
Maintain and submit detailed reports and records as required. Monitor and coach assigned staff ensuring all rules, policies and procedures are enforced; follow up on problems and complaints.
Operate and perform basic pool maintenance.
Marginal Functions:
Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Mobility: frequent standing or sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending or squatting.
Lifting: frequent lifting up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 50 pounds. Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision.
Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching.
Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking.
Emotional/ Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone.
Environmental: frequent exposure to noise.
Working Conditions:
Conditions will vary depending on assignment. Functions will be performed in a typical outdoor environment with significant sun exposure and warm weather conditions. Functions will cause exposure to light chemical substances such as chlorine and recreation-related field noise. Positions required weekend work, some overtime, and travel is rare.
