Recreation Program Coordinator - Aquatics - City of Piedmont

Join the team at the City's brand-new, state-of-the-art community pool opening in Spring 2025!

The City of Piedmont is excited to announce the opening of recruitment for this exciting new position to assist with the aquatic operations of our cutting-edge community pool. If you have a love for swimming, a knack for leadership, and a passion for creating a fun and safe environment for all ages, we want to hear from you! For more information about the pool, please visit our website at: https://piedmont.ca.gov/services___departments/public_works/city_projects/piedmont_community_pool

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an exciting new project from the ground up!
• Work in a cutting-edge facility with top-of-the line amenities
• Make a lasting impact on the community
• Be part of a great team!

This is the journey-level class within the Recreation classification series responsible for organizing, inspecting, conducting, and coordinating a variety of recreation activities to ensure that facilities and programs are safe and effective and provide the highest level of customer satisfaction for public use. Incumbents regularly work on tasks that require discretion and independent judgment. Assignments are given with general guidelines and incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines, and methods to deliver services.

Education and Experience:

Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in recreation, leisure services, or a related field and three (3) years of experience providing direct service in a variety of aquatics, recreation, sports, or event coordination activities. A bachelor's degree is desirable and may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment.
• Must possess or obtain prior to the completion of the probationary period First Aid and CPR Certificates.
• For Aquatics related program areas, incumbents must maintain the following certifications throughout employment:
  • Certified Pool Operator or Aquatics Facility Operator
  • American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid
  • American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (revised 2024 version)

If possession at time of hire is not in place, certifications shall be obtained within four (4) months of employment.

The following certifications are highly encouraged:

• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
• First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22)

To learn more about this exciting new job opportunity, please review the job announcement in its entirety and then apply today and dive into an exciting career with us!

Application deadline: December 5, 2024

Oral Interview: Applicants considered best qualified based upon the application screening for minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an oral interview on Thursday, December 12, 2024.

Annual base salary range: $60,207 - $80,604

Annual with additional certification pay: $64,421 - $86,252