Assistant Coordinator Aquatics- PT

Job Announcement The Greater Vallejo Recreation District Invites Applications Position:  Assistant Recreation Coordinator             Department:  Aquatics   Job Opening Date: November 3, 2026                     Location:  Cunningham Pool   Deadline for applying: November 16, 2026             Position Type:  PT   Salary Range: $22.75 - $23.50   The Greater Vallejo Recreation District is a Special Service District that has been serving area residents for over sixty years. As a Special Service District, GVRD operates as a separate government agency from the City of Vallejo. GVRD manages 407 acres of public park space including 20 neighborhood parks, 10 community parks, 6 special purpose parks, and Olympic-size swimming pool and 4 community centers. GVRD maintains over 1,000 acres of public land. GVRD is governed by a five-member Board of Directors. With 30 plus full time and approximately 155 part-time and seasonal employees, GVRD operates on a 2026-2027 fiscal year budget of $12.9 million for general fund operations and Measure K funding amounting to $2.2 million. The Measure K funding is being utilized to purchase necessary equipment, improve parks, facilities.   JOB DESCRIPTION Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.   GENERAL SUMMARY This position is responsible for assisting in planning and coordinating programs, registering participants, recruiting, training, and evaluating staff, and assisting in the preparation of promotional material and marketing special events.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. - Develops, plans, directs, implements, and schedules various recreational and social activities, such as sports events, seasonal group activities, and special activities. - Assist with day-to-day operations and programming at the Cunningham Aquatic Complex, including scheduling, staff supervision, and ensuring a safe and welcoming facility.  - Oversees the operations and staff of assigned area or program. - Assists the Recreation Coordinator with purchases of equipment as necessary for recreational programs within purchasing policies and budget limitations. - Maintains inventory of all program supplies and requesting and/or purchasing supplies as needed. - Develops and distributes marketing materials for recreational program promotion, including solicitation of sponsorships. - Coordinates facilities usage for programs with various partners. - Assists in Developing a calendar of events for the community. - Communicates with businesses, citizens and entities involved in parks, recreation, and events. Provides information and assistance. - Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers and paid staff. - Assists with departmental budget preparation - Training and certifying staff to ensure compliance with American Red Cross standards and requirements.  - Performs related work as required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES - Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees. HUMAN COLLABORATION & JOB IMPACT This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on GVRD, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction. - Interactions may result in decisions regarding implementation of policies. Contact may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions with the public requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions. The impact the job has on GVRD is limited in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.   FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY This section describes the accountability and participation if any, as it relates to the fiscal accountability within department or assigned area(s) of responsibility.   - Position has limited fiscal responsibility. May assist in the collection of data in support of recommendations for departmental budget allocations. May monitor division or program/promotional level budget and expenditures. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Required Education and Experience - High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency. - Two (2) to three (3) years' experience planning recreation programs and in customer service. - Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities. Required Licenses or Certifications - American Red Cross Life-guarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, First Aid, and Administering Emergency Oxygen - American Red Cross Lifeguard  - Title 22: First Aid for Public Safety Personnel Recommended Certifications - American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor - Certified Pool Operator - Aquatic Facility Operator COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES Knowledge of: - English grammar, spelling, and punctuation - Safety procedures and best practices for public spaces and events.  - Principles and practices of basic bookkeeping - Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment - Budget management - Community - GVRD policies and procedures - Marketing principles Skill in: - Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships - Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature - Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios - Organization, scheduling, and records management - Customer service - Leadership Ability to: - Meet schedules and deadlines of the work - Assist in resolving customer concerns tactfully and efficiently - Understand and carry out oral and written directions - Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files - Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries - Perform data entry - Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing - Establish and maintain effective working relationships WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - This position is relative free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards and is generally sedentary. Incumbents may be required to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. - Essential and marginal functions may require working outdoors with variable weather conditions, maintaining physical condition necessary for swimming, running, walking, lifting, crouching or crawling, standing or sitting. - Ability to swim 300 yards continuously, tread water for 2 minutes without hands, and retrieve a 10-lb object from the bottom of the pool.  - Regular handling of pool chemicals and testing agents, requiring strict adherence to hazardous materials safety protocols and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). - Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens, infectious materials, and highly stressful, life-threatening emergency situations.   POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK - This is a part-time position. - Schedule may vary, including occasional weekends and evenings.   EEO STATEMENT GVRD is an equal opportunity employer. and does not unlawful discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age or sexual orientation or military status of such person.