Job Description

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The Pool Manager, under the general supervision of the Program Coordinator, is responsible for the safe operations and supervision of City swimming pools. This leadership role provides technical assistance to aquatics team and enforces aquatics facility rules, policies, and procedures. Must be able to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays. This is a part-time position at the aquatics division.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Supervises and manages the daily pool operations; maintains clean and safe facility
• Assists in planning, training, evaluating lifeguards and monitors pool programming
• Generates and implements schedules, lifeguard rotation, and daily assignments
• Monitors activities and ensures lifeguards observe swimmers, inspect equipment, and pool area is properly maintained/cleaned
• Provides instructions and prevents accidents in the aquatic’s facilities
• Manages pump room procedures including chemical readings, balancing and filtration
• Hyper-chlorinates pool water when there is an incident
• Inspects facility regularly and reports immediately any unsafe conditions/equipment
• Monitors safety guidelines and ensures proper rescue techniques are performed
• Manages first aid or CPR according to prescribed procedures, notifying emergency medical personnel when necessary
• Assists with front desk operation and transactions
• Performs safety inspections and basic maintenance to ensure the pool and surrounding areas are clean and safe
• Uses RecTrac for daily attendance and maintains financial and operating records/reports
• Manages routine disciplinary issues, documents incidents, and communicates each to the supervisor
• Assists with special recreational activities such as athletic events, instructional programs, special projects
• Leads in-service training bi-monthly, ensuring staff remains up to date on rescue skills, response times, and facility EAPs
• Drives between designated aquatics facilities
• Follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Two summer seasons of experience as a lifeguard
• One summer of experience in an Assistant Manager role
• Knowledge of water safety practices and usage of water safety equipment
• Pass swimming skills test and basic water safety practices and usage of water safety equipment test

Preferred Qualifications
• Bilingual in English & Spanish
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
• Valid driver’s license
• Current certification with American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aide

Thank you for your interest in the position. Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted.