AQUATIC FACILITY MANAGER 2423 (Revised 08-09-23)

Salary: $56,376.00 – $102,228.00 Annually

Location : CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CA

Job Type: FULL-TIME

Job Number: 2423 O 2023/07/28 R

Department: Recreation & Parks

Opening Date: 07/28/2023

Closing Date: 8/17/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

DUTIES

ANNUAL SALARY

$56,376 to $82,434; $62,765 to $91,788; and $91,725 to $102,228

NOTES:

1. Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.
2. Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.

An Aquatic Facility Manager directs or assists in the direction of the operation of a City pool, ocean beach, or lake facility; assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of employees at these facilities; formulates, organizes, and conducts a comprehensive program of aquatic activities for adults and children at a City aquatic facility or may plan and organize specialized regional aquatic programs; coaches team and individual aquatic sports; conducts swimming, lifesaving, and instructor level classes; may act as a lifeguard; recruits, trains, certifies and supervises lifesaving personnel; applies sound supervisory principles and techniques in building and maintaining an effective workforce; and fulfills equal employment opportunity responsibilities.

REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and 1040 hours of paid experience as a Seasonal Pool Manager or an Open Water Lifeguard II or in a class at that level supervising water lifesaving activities.

PROCESS NOTES

1. Applicants must include the specific beginning and ending dates (month, day and year); and number of hours worked per week for each period of qualifying experience.
2. At the time of appointment you must present the following valid certifications: a) Water Safety Instructor Certification issued by the American Red Cross; b) Title 22 First Aid Certification for Public Safety Personnel issued by the American Red Cross; c) Lifeguard Certification issued by the American Red Cross or the City of Los Angeles Aquatics Division; and d) Basic Life Support Certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
3. A valid California driver’s license is required within two months after appointment. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).
4. Applicants using City of Los Angeles experience must submit with their application a City of Los Angeles “Verification of Work Experience” (VWE) form with the required signatures, verifying their experience as a Seasonal Pool Manager or an Open Water Lifeguard II or in a class at that level supervising water lifesaving activities. The VWE form should indicate the type of work performed, dates in which the work was performed, and the percentage of time spent performing such work. The VWE form may be obtained on-line at Applicants may attach their completed VWE form to their on-line application at the time of filing, or will have seven (7) calendar days from the on-line submission date to e-mail a copy of their completed VWE form to . The subject line of your e-mail must include the exam title, your name and indicate it is a VWE. In the body of your e-mail, you must also include your first and last name, last four digits of your Social Security Number and contact phone number. Applicants who fail to submit their VWE form within the time required will not be considered further and their applications will not be processed.
5. Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at
6. Candidates completing the examination process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section.

WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at

NOTE:

Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below:

Friday, July 28, 2023 to Thursday, August 17, 2023
Friday, January 19, 2024 to Thursday, February 1, 2024

The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin.

In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles who meet the minimum requirement, or are on a reserve list; 2) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirement in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period’s selection process.

SELECTION PROCESS

Examination Weights:

Essay: Advisory

Interview: 100%

The examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of professional and personal qualifications by interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Judgment and Decision Making; Stress Tolerance; Supervision; Written Communication; Community Relations; Safety Focus, including knowledge of: hazards commonly encountered in aquatics recreation, and the methods used to identify, prevent, and/or address them; lifesaving and first-aid procedures and techniques; principles and practices used to test the water quality of public pools; safety regulations and requirements relevant to an aquatic environment, including those required by the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA); lifesaving equipment used at pools, ocean beaches, and lake facilities, including the uses and care of such equipment; Public Health Code standards for aquatic operations; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: various types of aquatic activities and sports; maintenance equipment used at aquatic facilities; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to and clicking on Competencies under Aquatic Facility Manager.

Prior to the interview, candidates will be required to prepare some written material related to the duties and responsibilities of an Aquatic Facility Manager. This essay material will not be separately scored, but will be presented to the interview board for review and consideration, which may include discussion, in the overall evaluation of the candidate. Those who do not complete the advisory essay will not be invited to the interview and will be considered to have failed the entire examination. To be considered complete, the advisory essay must include a substantive response for each question or problem included in the advisory essay for which a candidate is required to provide an answer. Please note that candidates must complete the advisory essay and meet the minimum qualification as stated on this bulletin in order to be considered further in the examination process.

The advisory essay will be administered on-line. Candidates invited to participate in the examination will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the specific steps needed to complete the on-line advisory essay. Candidates who fail to complete the advisory essay as instructed may be disqualified.

For candidates who apply between Friday, July 28, 2023 and Thursday, August 17, 2023, it is anticipated that the on-line advisory essay will be administered between Monday, September 25, 2023 and Monday, October 2, 2023.

For candidates who apply between Friday, January 19, 2024 and Thursday, February 1, 2024, it is anticipated that the on-line advisory essay will be administered between Monday, March 11, 2024 and Monday, March 18, 2024.

Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which may be held in Los Angeles or on-line.

For candidates who apply between Friday, July 28, 2023 and Thursday, August 17, 2023, it is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of October 16, 2023 to October 27, 2023.

For candidates who apply between Friday, January 19, 2024 and Thursday, February 1, 2024, it is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of April 1, 2024 to April 12, 2024.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1. Candidates must achieve a qualifying time on the qualifying swimming test. The test will be given only to those candidates that receive a notice of certification and to employees annually. The test will consist of the following two events:

A. 70-foot Dummy Tow (complete under 1 minute, 18 seconds). Rescue of a dummy from the bottom of the pool (12 feet under water and 70 feet from the start point); by racing dive, sprint, retrieval and by securing and lifting the dummy to the pool deck; and

B. 200-yard Medley Swim (complete under 4 minutes, 18 seconds). Using proper style and form, swimming 50 yards of each of the following in sequence: conventional breaststroke, backstroke, sidestroke and crawl in the prone position.

2. Newly appointed candidates will be required to pass a medical examination given by a City physician. Hearing must be normal without correction and vision should be at least 20/200 in both eyes uncorrected, with normal color vision. Poorer vision may be accepted on a case by case basis to be determined by the City physician. Contact lenses may be permitted in some cases.

3. After appointment, Aquatic Facility Managers will be required to satisfactorily complete an in-service training course conducted by the Aquatics Division of the Department of Recreation and Parks.

4. After appointment to the class of Aquatic Facility Manager, incumbents must successfully complete an annual untimed swim test of 500 yards of continuous swimming.

NOTES:

1. This examination is based on a validation study.
2. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at
3. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that the minimum qualification has been met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualification stated on this bulletin.
4. Based on City policy, before being hired in one of these positions, you may be required to undergo a drug and alcohol screening test.
5. You may take the Aquatic Facility Manager advisory essay only once every 18 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Aquatic Facility Manager advisory essay within the last 18 months, you may not file for this examination at this time.
6. Your rank on the employment list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of this examination are merged onto one list.
7. Your name may be removed from the open competitive list after six (6) months.
8. A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list.
9. In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.
10. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at:

Notice:

If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.

THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLY

ON AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS

The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

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To be PROPERLY AND PROMPTLY notified of the status of my application, I UNDERSTAND that I MUST provide on my City application, the following information:

-Working E-mail address
-Telephone Number
-Official social security number

I UNDERSTAND that I MUST provide a working email address on my application where I will receive notifications regarding the status of my application and the selection process.

I UNDERSTAND that important information regarding the status of my application and the selection process will only be sent via E-MAIL to the email address I provided.

I UNDERSTAND that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to ensure that the email address I provided is a working email and that I will check my email regularly to ensure I receive any communication as it relates to the examination promptly.

I UNDERSTAND that the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department is NOT RESPONSIBLE for any lost or redirected emails and that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to add info@governmentjobs.com to my email contact list to avoid email notifications related to this examination from being classified as “spam” or “junk” mail.

• I have read these statements to their fullest and will provide a working e-mail address on my application in order to receive status of my application regarding this examination.

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I UNDERSTAND that I am required to describe, IN DETAIL, my appropriate qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application.

I UNDERSTAND that, if qualifying with my City experience, that I MUST indicate my appropriate job classification in my work history and NOT ANY WORKING TITLE that I believe is designated to me.

I UNDERSTAND that if I attach a resume and/or cover letter IN LIEU of completing the Work Experience Section, my application is INCOMPLETE and WILL NOT be considered for this examination, and my application WILL NOT be further processed.

In addition to including my qualifying experience, I UNDERSTAND that I should list ALL jobs, regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any periods of unemployment during my entire work history.

• I have read these statements to their entirety and understand them completely and to their fullest.

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I am currently:

• A City of Los Angeles employee having received a regular appointment.
• An exempt City of Los Angeles employee, but have civil service status.
• An exempt City of Los Angeles employee without receiving civil service status.
• A City of Los Angeles employee in a temporary training position.
• A City of Los Angeles employee on a part-time basis.
• On a regular reserve list for the City of Los Angeles.
• Not employed with the City of Los Angeles.

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IMPORTANT EDUCATION NOTES:
Please read each note thoroughly and carefully before submitting your response.
Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at: http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf.
Candidates completing the examination process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section.
Please list your education information in the Education Section of the online application, failure to do so may result in your application being considered as incomplete and your application may not be processed further.

• Yes, I have read each note in its entirety and fully understand the contents of each statement

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Requirement – (Education):
I have GRADUATED from an accredited four-year college or university.

• Yes
• No

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Requirement – (Experience):
I have the following amount of paid experience as a Seasonal Pool Manager or an Open Water Lifeguard II or in a class at that level supervising water lifesaving activities:

IMPORTANT NOTE:
You MUST provide detailed information regarding your hours of paid experience in the Work History Section of your application. Failure to provide this information may result in your disqualification from this examination.

• 519 hours or less
• 520 hours to 779 hours
• 780 hours to 1039 hours
• 1040 hours or more
• This statement does not apply to me

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Requirement – (Experience):
In the space below, please indicate the specific start and end dates (month, day and year); the number of hours worked per week; total number of hours claimed; the position title; and employer for each period of qualifying experience you have supervising water lifesaving activities.

Example:
May 1, 2022 – August 30, 2022; 30 hours per week; 526 hours; Open Water Lifeguard II; City of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Department

IMPORTANT NOTE:
You MUST provide detailed information regarding your hours of paid experience in the Work History Section of your application. Failure to provide this information may result in your disqualification from this examination.

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VERIFICATION OF WORK EXPERIENCE (VWE) FORM:
Applicants using City of Los Angeles experience must submit with their application a City of Los Angeles “Verification of Work Experience” (VWE) form with the required signatures, verifying their experience as a Seasonal Pool Manager or an Open Water Lifeguard II or in a class at that level supervising water lifesaving activities. The VWE form should indicate the type of work performed, dates in which the work was performed, and the percentage of time spent performing such work.
This form may be obtained on-line at: http://per.lacity.org/exams/vwe-sup.pdf.
Applicants may attach their completed VWE form to their on-line application at the time of filing, or will have seven (7) calendar days from the on-line submission date to e-mail a copy of their completed VWE form to per.appdocs@lacity.org. The subject line of your e-mail must include the exam title, your name and indicate it is a VWE. In the body of your e-mail, you must also include your first and last name, last four digits of your Social Security Number and contact phone number.
Applicants who fail to submit their VWE form within the time required will not be considered further and their applications will not be processed.

• Yes, I understand that if I am using City of Los Angeles experience to qualify I must submit a completed VWE form
• This statement does not apply to me

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IMPORTANT NOTE:I have read the above questions carefully and answered each one accurately. I understand that if I do not provide correct information that my application will be disqualified and will not be considered further for this examination.

I understand that if I submit more than one application, my newest application will be considered and all others will be considered duplicates and will not be reviewed.

You should include in the work experience section of your application any jobs you wish to be considered as you will be unable to add or change your information after submission.

• Yes, I have read the above statements carefully and understand them to their fullest.

Required Question