Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7000 employees play a key role in the success of San José the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant innovative and desirable place to live and work.Visithere to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations including quality and excellent customer service and hereto learn more about San José.
The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation disability veteran statusor any other consideration made unlawful under any federal state or local laws. The City of San José is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please contact us at 711 (TTY) or via email at .
The Department is recruiting for part-time unbenefited Assistant Swimming Pool Manager and Swimming Pool Manager positions in the Recreation Services Division (RS) for the Citywide Aquatics programming.
The City of San Josés Department of Parks Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) is looking for people who want to make San José a better place to live and visit. Our mission is to connect people through parks recreation and neighborhood services for an active San José. ActivateSJ PRNSs strategic plan envisions healthy communities that inspire belonging by following the guiding principles of stewardship nature equity & access identity and public life.
The Department creates and activates thriving public places including over 40 community centers 10 regional parks over 200 neighborhood parks Happy Hollow Park & Zoo and over 65 miles of trail. We also offer diverse programming for all ages and abilities. We take a fun approach to public service and value the publics trust. Our team is collaborative supportive and innovative. We are a fast-paced organization that takes decisive action after thoughtful planning.
For more information please visit Duties
The Assistant Swimming Pool Manager classification is covered by the Pay Floor Rate and pay starts at $30.48 hourly. The salary range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation.
The Swimming Pool Manager classification is covered by the Pay Floor Rate and pay starts at $30.48 hourly. The salary range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation.
These positions may be required to work mornings evenings and weekend hours during the dates of June 15-August 8 in accordance with the assigned pool location. If selected for the position these hours and dates will be MANADATORY as part of the candidates work schedule. These positions are part-time unbenefited with a limit of less than 20 hours per week or less than 1040 hours per year. There is no guarantee of hours or longevity. All programs adhere to Santa Clara County Public Health guidelines to ensure the health and well-being of staff. Face coverings and Personal Protective Equipment are provided. Staff may assist with daily health screenings cleaning and sanitization in City programs following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.
Note: Candidates are not required to possess the Lifeguard Training and American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors (WSI) certificate at the time of completing the application or to interview for the position. If selected for the position the Citywide Aquatics program will be offering Lifeguard Training and American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors (WSI) certification classes if needed. The American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certification and the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification age requirement are at least 15 years old.
Assistant Swimming Pool Manager:
The Assistant Swimming Pool Manager participates with the Swimming Pool Manager in the management and supervision at a City operated swimming pool facility and performs related work as required. This position may be required to supervise other pool personnel in the absence of the Swimming Pool Manager and may perform lifeguard activities and instruct in all categories of swimming classes.
Responsibilities for this position include but may not be limited to:
Assisting the Swimming Pool Manager in the planning organizing and direction of recreational swimming and swim instruction programs.
Participating in the supervision of lifeguards and other pool personnel.
Participating in the in-service training program for all personnel covering policies and procedures of the City and safety responsibilities of the pool operation.
Performing the duties of a lifeguard whenever necessary.
Participating in the management of a swimming pool facility including the establishment of necessary procedures for the collection of fees preparing attendance reports accident reports and other routine financial reports on a regular basis.
Assisting with janitorial duties limited pool maintenance including daily chemical analysis/testing pool cleaning cleaning of bathrooms as needed.
Preparing work schedules and assignments as delegated by the Swimming Pool Manager.
Swimming Pool Manager:
The Swimming Pool Manager position is responsible for planning organizing directing and supervising swimming and swim instruction programs at a City operated swimming pool facility.
Responsibilities for this position include but may not be limited to:
Enforcing policies and procedures which ensure efficient and effective operation of pool facilities including personnel management and training.
Collecting attendance fees and completing attendance accident and accounting reports.
Supervising health and safety factors of the pool including first aid.
Programming and scheduling events at the pool.
Scheduling and supervising the work of lifeguards and other pool personnel.
Maintaining personnel records and preparing necessary reports of time worked assignments and personnel requirements.
Assisting with janitorial duties limited pool maintenance including daily chemical analysis/testing pool cleaning cleaning of bathrooms as needed.
Supervising in-service training for all personnel including pre-season meetings of all personnel covering policies and procedures of the City and safety responsibilities.
Attend meetings and trainings as required.
Assistant Swimming Pool Managers and Swimming Pool Managers may be placed at any of the City pools. Currently the City of San José has four pools operated by the City of San Jose.
Camden Community Center: 3369 Union Ave. San José CA 95124
Fair Swim Center: 1350 Bacchus Dr. San José CA 95124
Mayfair Community Center: 2039 Kammerer Ave. San José CA 95116
Rotary Ryland Pool: 421 North First St. San José CA 95112Minimum Qualifications
Assistant Swimming Pool Manager:
Education: Completion of high school or possession of General Educational Development (GED) Certificate or California Proficiency Certificate.
Experience: Two (2) full seasons (approximately 760 hours) of work in swimming pool management lifeguarding swimming instruction or related activity.
Licenses/Certificates:
Possession of current certificate indicating successful completion of an approved course in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer (CPR/FPR) as prescribed by the American Red Cross or as prescribed by the American Heart Association; B.C.L.S. C with a completion date less than one year old at the time of appointment.
Possession of current Lifeguard Training certificate in First Aid.
Possession of current certificate in First Aid as prescribed by the State Department of Health at the time of appointment.
Possession of current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors Authorization Certificate (WSI).
Swimming Pool Manager:
Education: Completion of high school or possession of General Educational Development (GED) Certificate or California Proficiency Certificate.
Experience: Three (3) full seasons (approximately 1140 hours) of work in swimming pool management lifeguarding swimming instruction or related activity.
Licenses/Certificates:
Possession of current certificate indicating successful completion of an approved course in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer (CPR/FPR) as prescribed by the American Red Cross or as prescribed by the American Heart Association; B.C.L.S. C with a completion date less than one year old at the time of appointment.
Possession of current Lifeguard Training certificate in First Aid.
Possession of current certificate in First Aid as prescribed by the State Department of Health at the time of appointment.
Possession of current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors Authorization Certificate (WSI). Other Qualifications
Job Expertise: Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of first aid and artificial respiration.
Knowledge of swimming pool hazards and safety precautions.
Ability to plan organize and direct a recreational program in swimming for both adults and children.
Knowledge of proper cash collection handling safeguarding depositing and accounting principles.
Knowledge of swimming and lifesaving techniques and the ability to instruct classes involving this knowledge to participants and Lifeguards.
Reliability: Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.
Flexibility: Makes effective decisions and achieves desired results in the midst of major changes in responsibilities work processes timeframes performance expectations organizational culture or work environment.
Coaching: Provides guidance opportunities and motivation to develop and strengthen knowledge skills and competencies to improve employees capabilities.
Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills: Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
Customer Service: Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.
Communication Skills: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other peoples ideas and thoughts.
Selection Process:
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicants training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.
If you have questions about the duties of these positions the selection or hiring processes please contact Jaine Davies at.
Additional Information:
Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses.
Please note that applications are currently not acceptedthrough CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION please email and we will research the status of your application.
AI and the Hiring Process
We recognize that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part of daily life and can be avaluable tool for learning research and professional growth. We encouragecandidates to use AI responsibly as a support in preparing application materials liveassessments and interviews. Howeverwe value authenticity accuracy and truthfulness.Application responses and interview answers must reflect your ownknowledge skills and experiences. While AI can supplement preparation it cannotreplace the originality and judgment we look for in our employees. This ensuresfairnesstransparency and equityfor all applicants in the hiring process.
Required Experience:
Manager