COMMUNITY AND LIBRARY SERVICES COORDINATOR - Aquatics

Description

At the City of Huntington Beach, we believe that becoming the best beach city starts with building a great team. If you're passionate about thinking outside the box, taking calculated risks, and creating innovative community experiences, we want you to join us! We're looking for a dynamic, team-oriented individual ready to dive in, learn quickly, and make an impact as the Community and Library Services Coordinator of Aquatics at the City Gym and Pool.

The current assignment is with the Programs and Services Division in aquatics. This position will oversee a year-round pool and possible additional pools over the summer and coordinate various aquatic activities with partner departments and/or agencies. The Coordinator will maintain records of certifications for approximately 40 Lifeguards and Swim Instructors, conduct monthly in-service trainings for aquatics staff, perform quarterly evaluations for part-time staff, gather feedback from participants and create marketing materials for the aquatics program. *Note: This position will be assigned a regular work schedule of Monday - Friday. The incumbent may also work occasional weekends, nights and holidays.

The Position

Under general supervision, performs a variety of administrative duties related to Community Services operations, including assisting in the development, implementation and administration of a broad range of community services programs; assists in the maintenance of assigned work site; provides oversight for a variety of recreation and sports facilities; oversees the work of part-time/seasonal/recurrent staff. This is a journey-level classification responsible for oversight, development,implementation and administration of a variety of community services activities and events. This classification is distinguished from the Community and Library Services Supervisor position in that this classification functions primarily in an administrative support capacity and the latter has direct significant responsibility for program development, supervision and/or advanced and complex administrative functions.

Examples of Essential Duties

• Performs a variety of general administrative support duties, including filing and copying; prepares routine correspondence and reports, composes flyers, schedules of events, pamphlets and brochures, operates a personal computer and uses applicable software to maintain records, prepare reports and other written material.
• Coordinates event arrangements and equipment needs; evaluates and facilitates special requests; oversees a variety of recreation and sports facilities; arranges and operates a variety of recreational equipment; identifies maintenance and safety issues; conducts visual facilities and equipment audits; submits facilities maintenance requests, ensures program facilities are in compliance with City, County and State regulations.
• Applies and interprets City policies and procedures; communicates program regulations and requirements to staff and the public.
• Accounts for and processes program revenues and records; processes a variety of program registration,facility rental, and other activity and event applications.
• Assists in monitoring of supplies and equipment to maintain adequate program inventory; prepares cost estimates, monitors and controls expenditures.
• Assists in the recruitment/selection/evaluation of part-time/seasonal/recurrent employees; oversees,schedules, trains and evaluates part-time/seasonal/ recurrent staff and volunteers; provides technical assistance to staff.
• Coordinates required safety training as needed; performs basic first aid and assists in emergency situations when required; and, performs related duties and responsibilities as required within the scope of the classification.
• Drives a vehicle on City business.
• Reports to work as scheduled and works a variety of schedules including evenings, weekends and holidays as required.
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance record.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications

Education: Two (2) years’ (60 semester units or 90 quarter units) college-level coursework in recreation administration, physical education, kinesiology, human services or other directly related field. Associate’s degree (from an accredited college) is preferred.

Experience: Two (2) years’ increasingly responsible recreation or community/library services experience, preferably in a municipal government environment.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Possession of a valid Class C California driver license and an acceptable driving record are required by time of appointment and throughout course of employment.
• Incumbents must complete Advanced First Aid and CPR training within first six (6) months of hire.

Desirable Certifications:

• Lifeguard
• Lifeguard Instructor
• Water Safety Instructor
• Title 22
• Water Safety Instructor Trainer
• Lifeguard Instructor Trainer

SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program.

Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.

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APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE

• An online application must be completed in its entirety.
• Applicants who BEST meet the City's needs will be invited to participate in the assessment process, which includes an oral examination (weighted 100%) - tentatively scheduled for February 4, 2025.
• Selection Interview
• Background
• Appointment

Supplemental Information

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The City of Huntington Beach offers a comprehensive benefit package to Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters (formerly MEA) members, including:

The SALARY RANGE is composed of seven steps. Merit step increases are based on satisfactory performance.

PROMOTIONS within the City are based upon the merit system principles emphasizing individual ability and utilizing competitive examinations.

TWELVE PAID HOLIDAYS provided per year.

GENERAL LEAVE with pay of 176 hours is granted to regular full-time employees. After four years' service additional general leave hours are earned, up to 256 hours after fifteen years' service.

EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PLANS are available for eligible employees to develop their knowledge and abilities.

GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAMS are available to eligible City employees. These programs include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurances.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS are available where employees use pre-tax salary to pay for regular child care, adult dependent care and/or medical expenses.

RETIREMENT BENEFITS are provided by the California Public Employee's Retirement System. Every regular employee becomes a member immediately upon employment. Effective January 1, 2013, the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act will apply to new members of CalPERS. A new member is defined as a new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after 1/1/13 and has no prior membership in a California public retirement system; is not eligible for reciprocity with another California public retirement system; or is rehired by a different CalPERS employer after a break in service of greater than six (6) months. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 will be subject to CalPERS membership review for applicability of PEPRA. Employees enrolled in CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013 are considered classic members.

The benefit formula, final compensation period, and member contribution rate is as represented below:

Classic Miscellaneous Members:
Benefit Formula Miscellaneous 2.5% at age 55
Final Compensation Period 1-year Final Compensation
Member Contribution Rate 9.0% of Reportable Compensation

New Miscellaneous Members under PEPRA:
Benefit Formula Miscellaneous 2% at age 62
Final Compensation Period 3-year Final Compensation
Member Contribution Rate 8.25% of Reportable Compensation (eff. 7/1/23)

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Two voluntary deferred compensation 457 plans are available.

CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.

FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULES: Employees will have the option of working a 5/40 or 9/80 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. Employees assigned to the Police Department shall retain the option of working the 4/10 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. In order to maintain service to the public, departmental effectiveness, productivity and/or efficiency, a Department Head may assign an employee a different work schedule that is in compliance with the requirements of FLSA with City Manager approval.

An Agency Shop Agreement exists between the City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters (HBMT). As a result, employees in classifications represented by the HBMT are required, no later than 30 days after commencing employment, to either opt out or become a dues paying HBMT member. All dues are collected via payroll deduction and distributed directly to HBMT for processing.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

For a more detailed overview of the benefits, review the Memorandum of Understanding and Side Letters at: MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDINGS Click on the links under "Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters" or "Municipal Employees' Association".

Closing Date/Time: 1/17/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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