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The County of Los Angeles POOL MANAGER (Recurrent) in Los Angeles, California
POOL MANAGER (Recurrent)
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POOL MANAGER (Recurrent)
Salary
$29.10 - $35.18 Hourly
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Recurrent
Job Number
D2966J
Department
PARKS AND RECREATION
Opening Date
05/13/2024
Description
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Position/Program Information
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Examination Number:
D2966J
Type Of Recruitment:
Open Competitive Job Opportunity
Filing Type:
Recurrent Position
Application Filing Period:
We will begin accepting applications on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT). Until the needs of the services are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
NO OUT-OF-CLASS OR WITHHOLDS WILL BE ACCEPTED. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE FULLY MET BY THE LAST DAY OF FILING.
About Us:We work directly with the public as they enjoy our 40 swimming pools and 23 splash pads. We provide our pool lifeguards with regular training and recertification. We also offer an exciting work environment with room for growth! The mission of our department goes beyond providing recreational activities and maintaining parks and facilities. It's about creating a sense of community and belonging for all residents. A truly inclusive parks and recreation department values diversity and equity, recognizing that everyone deserves access to recreational opportunities and facilities, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, ability, or socio-economic status. By fostering a welcoming environment and offering programs and services that reflect the needs and interests of all members of the community, an inclusive parks and recreation department can help build stronger, heathier, and more connected communities.
About You:You enjoy working with people from all backgrounds, representing an inclusive, community engaged agency! You are a motivated, experience Lead Lifeguard looking for a supervisory role. You are ready to engage with the public and provide supervision and training to a staff of Pool Lifeguards and Senior Pool Lifeguards. You are ready to operate a public pool facility, motivate staff, and enforce county and state code and policy.
Essential Job Functions
A Pool Manager is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions:
Establish rules, regulations, and standards of safety at assigned facility within well-defined guidelines set by the department; maintains control over the number of patrons admitted to the facility to insure efficient patron usage and a minimum of disruptive behavior.
Prepares work schedules for staff, anticipating patron weekly attendance and insuring proper lifeguard coverage within budget limits.
Responds to and resolves incidents at the pool such as persistent violations of safety rules, serious injuries, or minor confrontations among patrons. Instructs staff in first aid, swimming, and pool lifeguard and lifesaving principles, methods and techniques.
Confers with parents of unruly patrons or unresponsive swimming students in an attempt to modify behavior so as to allow patrons to return to pool or students to learn to swim.
Reviews, verifies, and maintains employee time records, maintenance and service records, and pool supplies expenditures to insure budget control.
Completes and forwards incident reports in accordance with prescribed procedure; maintains pool log in which all incidents are recorded.
Determines level of training necessary to meet department standards and utilizes department's training and instructional procedures to plan content of training program for staff.
Operates mechanical equipment used at the pool facility including valves, pumps, water conditioning equipment, and drains, in order to keep pool in operation; reads gauges to detect improper operation of the system; trains subordinate staff to perform minor maintenance and adjustment tasks; determines when pool fails to meet health standards and has the authority to close the pool.
Prepares employee performance evaluations, handles grievances at the first level, and may resolve disciplinary problems or recommend a resolution to the immediate supervisor.
Conducts classes to instruct lifeguards in effective teaching techniques. Develops lesson plans for Learn-to-Swim Program, adapting the basic County program to specific needs at assigned pool.
Engages in the physical fitness program established by the Department in order to maintain capability to perform pool lifesaving duties.
Requirements
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
Option I: Six months of full-time or 960 hours of part-time experience as a Senior Pool Lifeguard in Los Angeles County service*.
Option II: Six months of full-time or 960 hours of part-time experience supervising lifeguards at a swimming pool.
*Currently holds or previously held the payroll title ofSenior Pool Lifeguardwith the County of Los Angeles.
LICENSE:
May require a valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
PHYSICAL EXPECTION:
Physical Class: - Arduous: Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES:
Certificate must be valid and will be verified at time of appointment.Certificates are not required at the time of application. Before final appointment, candidates must attend and successfullycomplete the Department of Parks and Recreation Pool Lifeguard Training Programand obtain the following Certificates (or equivalent):
American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certificate
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator (CPR/AED), for the Professional Rescuer
Bloodborne Pathogens
American Red Cross Emergency Medical Response Certificate
Certified Pool Operator Certificate (Pool & Hot Tub Alliance)
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor's Certificate
American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor's Certificate
American Red Cross Emergency Medical Response Instructor's Certificate
Vision:
At least 20/30 with both eyes open with correction.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess experience beyond the Selection Requirements, and Supplemental Questionnaire.
Additional Information
OUR ASSESESMENT PROCESS:
This examination will consist of an Evaluation of Training and Experience, Desirable Qualifications, and Supplemental Questionnaire based on application information, weighted 100%.
Pool Expertise
Professional Experience
Technical Expertise
Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.
Notice of Non-Acceptance and Final Result letters will be sent electronically to your e-mail address. Scores cannot be given over the telephone.
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
PRE-PLACEMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION
Employment is subject to passing a medical examination which will be scheduled after security clearance for candidates who receive contingent offers of employment.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Department of Parks and Recreation throughout Los Angeles County. These positions are for Recurrent/Hourly EMPLOYMENT ONLY and may be located at the following pools.
East Section Aquatics (626) 821-4655
Belvedere Aquatic Center, Los Angeles
Atlantic Park Pool, Los Angeles
Salazar Park Pool, Los Angeles
City Terrace Park Pool, Los Angeles
Obregon Park Pool, Los Angeles
Norman S Johnson Aquatic Center, Arcadia
Central Section Aquatics (626) 821-4655
Greater Whittier Regional Aquatic Center, Whittier
Krejci Pool, Los Angeles
Bethune Pool, Los Angeles
Carver Pool, Los Angeles
Mona Pool, Compton
Franklin D Roosevelt Pool, Los Angeles
Ted Watkins Park Pool, Los Angeles
North Section Aquatics (661) 222-9519
El Cariso Pool, Sylmar
Everett Martin Park Pool, Little Rock
Knollwood Pool, Granada Hills
Val Verde, Saugus
Castaic Regional Aquatics Complex, Castaic
San Fernando Regional Pool, San Fernando
George Lane Pool, Quartz Hill
South Section Aquatics (310) 965-8646
Alondra Pool, Lawndale
Campanella, West Compton
Enterprise Pool, West Compton
Lennox Pool, Lennox
Victoria Pool, Carson
Cerritos Pool, Cerritos
Garrott Pool, Los Angeles
Keller Pool, Los Angeles
Jesse Owens Pool, Los Angeles
Available Shift: The work week includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Fill out your application completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, and description of work performed. All information included in the application, supplemental questionnaire, and resumes are subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
FALSIFICATIONof any information may result inDISQUALIFICATIONorRESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.
UtilizingVERBIAGEfrom Class Specification and/or Selection Requirements serving as your description of dutiesWILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in anINCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may beDISQUALIFIED.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Go to http://governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty and search for "Pool Manager (Recurrent)". Apply online by clicking on the green “Apply” button. You can also track the status of your application using this website.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend’s user ID and password may erase a candidate’s original application record.
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Department Contact Name: Ramon Cruz
Department Contact Phone: (626) 588-5112
Department Contact Email:rcruz2@parks.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 588-5109
Teletype Phone: (213) 427-6118
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
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Completion of the following supplemental questionnaire is REQUIRED for your application. The information you provide will be evaluated to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. Please be detailed and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume" or "see application" are not valid responses. All submitted information is subject to verification at any time during the examination or selection process. Falsification of any information or failure to complete this questionnaire as instructed may result in disqualification or dismissal.
I undertand and will abide by the aforementioned instructions
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I understand the above information and instructions.
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Do you meet the exam requirements under any of the following options? Option 1: Six months of full-time or 960 hours of part-time experience as a Senior Pool Lifeguard in Los Angeles County service? Option 2: Six months of full-time or 960 hours of part-time experience supervising lifeguards at a swimming pool?
Yes, I meet one of the above options.
No, I do not meet any of the above options.
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If you answered "Yes" to question 3, please answer the following question. Under which Option do you qualify?
Option 1
Option 2
I do not meet any of the options described in question #3
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If you answer was Option 1 on question 4, how many years or hours do you have of experience as a Senior Pool Lifeguard in Los Angeles County service?
No Experience
Less than six months of full-time or 960 hours of part-time experience as a Senior Pool Lifeguard in Los Angeles County service.
Six months of full-time or 960 hours of part-time experience as a Senior Pool Lifeguard in Los Angeles County service.
More than six months of full-time or 960 hours of part-time experience as a Senior Pool Lifeguard in Los Angeles County service.
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If you answered option 2 in question # 4, how many years or hours of experience do you have supervising lifeguards at swimming pools?
No Experience
Less than six months of full-time or 960 hours of part-time experience supervising lifeguards at swimming pools.
Six months of full-time or 960 hours of part-time experience supervising lifeguards at swimming pools.
More than six months of full-time or 960 hours of part-time experience supervising lifeguards at swimming pools.
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POOL MANAGEREvaluation Of Training and Experience QuestionnaireGeneral Information:Supplemental Questions 8 through 12 are a self-assessment of your training and experience as it relates to the position. You will respond to questions about your training and experience related to having acquired the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the Pool Manager position. All information that you provide is subject to verification. The training and experience-based questions will evaluate the following competencies:
Professional/Technical Expertise– Knowledge of pool standards, and regulations.
Professional/Technical Expertise– Knowledge of equipment and use for patrons.
Professional/Technical Expertise– Knowledge and skill to visually interpret information when making pool decisions.
Exam Weight
This assessment is weighted100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the Evaluation of Training and Experience in order to be placed on the eligible list.
Instructions for CompletionCarefully read the official County job posting for this examination.
You will receive points for each question based on the response(s) you provide. You will receive zero points for any question on which you:do not provide a correct response.
Yes
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Which of the following would be among the most important responsibilities of a Pool Manager?
Using social media to recruit lifeguards.
Networking with other aquatic professionals and attending conferences.
Ensuring daily operations of the aquatic facility run safely.
Advising the facility on applicable laws and regulations.
09
Swimming pool filtration and recirculation pumps should operate?
24 hours continuously
12 hours at a time
Only when in use
In 30 minute intervals
10
Which of the following best describe zones of surveillance?
Are in the identical location every day.
Vary by the day, activity or time of day.
Shold have a ground-level lifeguard in each zone.
Are always predetermined by the pool shape.
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Which of the following would you, as the Pool Manager, emphasize with your lifeguard staff to assist them in enforcing the rules with patrons?
Focusing on the individuals rather than the behavior.
Using ejection from the facility as a mean for enforcement.
Avoiding explanations about reasons for the rule.
Being considerate and courteous when enforcing the rules.
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After a significant incident, a Pool Manager is involved in the decision about whether to reopen the facility. Which of the following factor(s) would influence the decision?
Number of lifeguards available and ready to return to duty.
Required equipment in place, ready and available.
Soiled areas cleaned and disinfected.
All of the above.
Required Question
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