Position Information

The Recreation Director II (Swim) position independently performs professional work in planning, organizing, and directing a comprehensive aquatic program at one or more municipal aquatic facilities; is responsible for the overall operation of the pool complex; develops a wide variety of comprehensive aquatic programs; researches and anticipates community interest and needs, and plans and organizes programs and activities in response to these needs; establishes program objectives and goals; recruits, trains, and supervises instructors and lifeguards; evaluates programs through feedback and statistics; conducts feasibility studies and adjusts and offers programs as applicable; develops and organizes special events, competitive swim programs, and other aquatic activities; assesses budgetary requirements of the facility and prepares and submits recommendations for operating budget; and performs other related duties as required.

Current Vacancy: There is one vacancy with the Department of Parks and Recreation, Park Maintenance and Recreation Services Division.

May be required to work evenings, holidays, and weekends. Will serve as a Disaster Response Worker during declared emergencies.

If you qualify for the position, your name will be established to an eligible list. This list may be used to fill current and/or future vacancies in this and/or other departments.

Additional Job Information

Minimum Qualification Requirements

At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in recreation, physical education, education or a related field.

Work experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
One year of professional (i.e., post-bachelor's degree, non-clerical) experience in planning, organizing, and directing recreational activities.

Substitution : A master's degree in recreation, physical education, or education from an accredited university will substitute for the one year of required experience. You must submit evidence of your education in order to be given credit for the substitution. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal to your application. Or mail or drop off a photocopy of your diploma and/or official transcript by the closing date of this recruitment to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813 . Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your diploma and/or transcript must be legible in order to receive credit.

Non-Qualifying Experience : Having the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as qualifying for the position. Your overall experience must have been of sufficient scope, level, and responsibility to conclusively demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position. Experience which did not demonstrate the knowledge and application of professional (i.e., post-bachelor's degree, non-clerical) recreation principles, practices, tools, and techniques will not be considered as qualifying experience.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:

At time of application, possession of a valid:

• American Red Cross First Aid Certificate or equivalent; and
• Either an American Red Cross or American Heart Association Adult, Child, and Infant CPR and AED Certificate, to include care for choking and obstructed airway, or equivalent.

Prior to appointment, possession of a valid appropriate driver's license (automobile/Type 3).

Prior to completion of probation, possession of a valid:

• American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certificate or equivalent;
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certificate or equivalent;
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate or equivalent;
• American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor Certificate or equivalent;
• American Red Cross Adult, Child, and Infant CPR and AED Instructor Certificate, to include care for choking and obstructed airway, or equivalent; and
• Department of Parks and Recreation van certificate.

The above certificates and licenses must be maintained on a current basis thereafter as a condition of employment.

Examination Process

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality, quantity, and/or recency of your education and experience. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.

EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Education and Experience Evaluation.....................100%

Agency

City and County of Honolulu

Address

650 South King Street, 10th Floor

Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813

Phone

808-768-8536

Website

http://www.honolulu.gov/hr/