Southwestern Community College (Calif.) Seeks Aquatics Specialist

1. Assist in organizing all aspects of the aquatics complex; ensure compliance with all aspects of fitness and aquatics center requirements.
2. Aid in maintaining staff certifications and records; ensure all aquatics staff, lifeguards, aquatics instructors and SOL Swim coaches certifications remain current at all times.
3. Assist the SOL Swim, Water Polo, and Diving teams in administrative duties, by organizing membership data, athlete rosters and securing confidential information.
4. Assist in the process of securing meet bids, water polo tournaments, pool practices, cancellations, and pool set-up.
5. Assist in the creation of regular lifeguard training classes and schedules to promote a steady source of aquatics staff.
6. Occasionally perform lifeguarding duties when the staffing situation calls for additional lifeguard support.
7. Assist in the organization of resources for aquatics; determine project short and long-term needs and develop recommendations; assist in the design processes and procedures to implement, maintain functional area resources.
8. Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the aquatics complex, functions, and program areas; research, implement, and administer policies, procedures, programs and changing business practices and processes for assigned area; aid in developing and maintaining handbooks, forms, and related policies and procedures.
9. Provide assistance in resolving operational and administration problems; identify problem areas and issues; conduct research, administrative, operational, financial, and analytical duties in support of aquatics, programs and/or functions; conduct studies, research projects, and analysis to find alternative solutions; make recommendations; assist in implementation of recommendations.
10. Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MUST HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic principles and practices of aquatics program development, administration, and review.
• Technical knowledge of aquatics business/industry principles and practices for the area of responsibility.
• Methods and techniques used in the performance of duties and responsibilities specific to the area of assignment.
• Basic project and contract management principles and practices.
• Information and research resources available related to areas of assignment.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations including applicable sections of the State Education Code and other legal requirements related to area of assignment.
• Processes, procedures, and practices of budget preparation and administration.
• Principles, practices, and procedures of business communication letter writing.
• Principles and procedures used in complex, inter-related record keeping.
• Principles and practices used to establish and maintain files and information retrieval systems.
• Principles, practices, and procedures of complex fiscal, statistical, and administrative research and report preparation.
• Statistical procedures and mathematical concepts.
• Principles and techniques used in public relations including methods and techniques of proper receptionist, email, and telephone etiquette.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Oral and written communication skills.

MUST HAVE ABILITY TO:

• Understand, interpret, and apply administrative and office policies and procedures as well as pertinent laws, regulations, and ordinances.
• Understand the nature of partnerships and identify mutual interests.
• Assessing the community needs to develop appropriate service partnerships for assigned programs.
• Use technical concepts and basic project management tools and techniques to effectively coordinate a project or program area and solve complex problems in creative and effective ways.
• Develop recommendations for problematic areas and implement and monitor changes.
• Perform a full range of complex and responsible program and technical support as well as difficult administrative duties involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality in maintaining critical and sensitive information, records, and reports.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from members, students, staff, or the public; effectively present information in person or on the telephone to students, staff, or the public.
• Research, compile, assemble, analyze, and interpret data from diverse sources.
• Independently compose and prepare correspondence.
• Maintain complex and varied files and records. Implement and maintain filing systems.
• Make simple arithmetic calculations.
• Use correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Plan and organize work to meet schedules and changing deadlines.
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Learn and adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems.
• Work under steady pressure with frequent interruptions and a high degree of public contact by phone or in person.
• Work independently and effectively in the absence of supervision.
• Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse racial, ethnic, disabled, sexual orientation, and cultural populations of community college students.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Equivalent to two (2) years of college with major course work in public administration, business administration, recreation, or a related field AND Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience providing technical and administrative support in a related program area AND Two (2) years of pool lifeguarding experience.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in aquatic facility operations, program development, facility and equipment maintenance, and scheduling of a large multi-pool facility.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within six (6) months, American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Instructor certificate.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within six (6) months, American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certificate.
• Possession of American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Trainer (WSIT) certificate.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within six (6) months, Aquatics Facility Operator or Pool Operator certificate.

Salary:
Range 24, Steps 1-7, $4,862.54-$6,152.11. Initial placement for external applicants is Step 1. An excellent benefits package which includes medical, vision, dental, retirement, vacation, generous sick leave package, and life insurance is available for the employee and eligible dependents.

Start Date:
As soon as the successful candidate is identified and following the subsequent governing board approval.

Screening Deadline
:All application materials must be received on-line at https://jobs.swccd.edu. Position is open until filled. Applications received by the first screening deadline of 11:59 p.m. on Friday, January 13, 2023 are guaranteed to be reviewed by the selection committee. Any application received after the deadline is not guaranteed a review.

Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Approximately). Work schedule may be adjusted to meet the needs of the office.Successful candidate may be assigned to any of the campus sites (Chula Vista, National City, Otay Mesa, and/or San Ysidro).

Additional Information:
We regret we are unable to accept faxed, e-mailed, mailed, or hand delivered application materials. Only complete application materials submitted through SWC online system will be accepted. To complete and submit your application for this position, please visit our online employment website at https://jobs.swccd.edu. All required information must be submitted online before the review date and time indicated on the job posting.

A confirmation number will be assigned if your application packet has been successfully submitted. Assistance with the online application process is available through the Human Resources Office at 900 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910; telephone: (619) 482-6395 or e-mail to employment@swccd.edu.

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all application materials are received by the review deadline date. A separate, complete application packet is required for each position for which you are applying for. All materials included in your application packet become District property, will not be returned, will not be copied, and will be considered for this opening only.

Candidates selected for employment with Southwestern Community College District must be fingerprinted by an electronic fingerprinting service (i.e. LiveScan) within 10 days of employment; provide clearance of tuberculosis (dated within the past 4 years and renewed every four years as a condition of continued employment) within 60 days of employment; provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

In addition to the above, for Faculty/Administrator positions (only), successful candidate must submit official (sealed) college transcripts confirming date degree conferred and/or a valid CA Community College Credential.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to candidates with verified disabilities. Accommodation requests should be made at the time the interview appointment is scheduled.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Southwestern Community College District will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

The Southwestern Community College District shall not discriminate against any person in employment or in any program affiliated with the District on the basis of age, ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

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To apply, visit: https://jobs.swccd.edu/postings/4102

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified minorities, women and members of other protected groups are encouraged to apply.