Aquatics Specialist - Extra-Help (Parks & Recreation)

Applications are accepted exclusively through the City of Ventura Career Site:
www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs . 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 City’s 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 1,000 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 You’ll 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 driver's 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 www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs .

• It 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.
  
• After you apply, all future correspondence from the city will be via E-Mail and in your Workday candidate account. Please check your messages regularly and keep your contact information up to date using your on-line application portal.
  

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 City’s Career Page at City of Ventura Jobs or by viewing here Aquatics Specialist .

Questions? Contact the Recruitment Team at:

recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov or (805) 654-7802.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!

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• City of Ventura

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