Aquatics Specialist Extra-Help (Parks & Recreation)

Applications are accepted exclusively through the City of Ventura Career Site:
Submissions through other websites or methods will not be accepted.

Applications and supplemental questionnaires will be accepted on a continuous basis. Applications will be reviewed weekly and candidates are encouraged to apply early for immediate consideration. This recruitment is open until filled.

First Review of Applications: Week of May 25 2026.

Pay

• $16.90 - $22.90 Hourly (DOQ)

About the Opportunity

The City of Ventura is seeking an energetic safety-minded and customer-focused individual to join our Aquatics team as a part-time Aquatics Specialist. This position will play an important role in supporting the daily operations of the Citys aquatics programs and facilities while helping provide a safe welcoming and enjoyable environment for Ventura residents.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced aquatics environment demonstrates strong leadership skills and is passionate about aquatics and community service.

This is a temporary part-time extra help at-will position. Extra help positions work less than 1000 hours per fiscal year (July 1 June 30) subject to budget availability and agency needs. This position may require working a rotational schedule including weekends.

What Youll Do:

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating and scheduling swimming lessons lifeguards instructors and support staff

• Assisting with staff training and day-to-day aquatics operations

• Enforcing pool and facility safety rules and regulations

• Monitoring facility conditions and identifying or correcting potential safety hazards

• Assisting with routine pool maintenance clean-up activities and chemical treatment when needed

• Maintaining records reports and facility usage information

• Overseeing fee collection and assisting with basic cash handling responsibilities

• Providing excellent customer service and maintaining positive relationships with patrons community groups and staff

• Responding appropriately and independently during emergency situations

• Performing other related duties as needed

Minimum Qualifications Required

A combination of education training and experience equivalent to successful completion of a swim test and six seasons of aquatics experience are required. Must be age 18 at time of appointment.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATES

License: Depending on assignment possession of a valid California Class C drivers license may be required.

Certificates:

Must possess all of the following at the time of appointment:

• American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid Certification

• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification

• Public Safety First Aid and CPR course completion that meets the requirements as described in the California Code of Regulations Title 22 Division 9 Chapter 1.5.

• Bloodborne Pathogens Training that meets the requirements as described in California Code of Regulations Title 8 Section 5193

Must obtain within 6 months of appointment:

• American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor Certification

How to Apply

Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire at is important that your city job application show all the relevant education training and experience you possess. Resumes CVs and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.

Selection Process

• All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified based on experience training and education as submitted will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates will be notified about their status after the filing deadline.

The Eligibility List established for this classification may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City.

Additional Information

For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position refer to the job descriptions located on the Citys Career Page at City of Ventura Jobs or by viewing here Aquatics Specialist.

Questions Contact the Recruitment Team at:

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