Pool Management (Seasonal)

SUMMARY:

The Pool Manager is responsible for the overall daily operation of the City swimming pool and its staff

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISITICS:

This position is distinguished from the next lower level by advanced knowledge, skills and independent judgment

This position reports to the Administrative Events Liaison as directed

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics

The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities

Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks

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

- Supervises the daily operation of the Safford Pool and ensures aquatics staff are efficient and competent

- Monitor weather report to ensure safety of patrons

- Counts and balances daily revenue and completes related documentation

- Completes facility safety checks and ensures that all safety equipment is functioning stored properly

- Handles complaints made by the public in a diplomatic manner

- Performs regular lifeguarding duties and cleaning tasks to meet all safety standards when necessary

- Maintains, analyzes daily records and submits pertinent reports in respect to daily patron admissions and revenue, sanitary water conditions, accidents/incidents, rescues and assists, and first aid

- Completes employee evaluations

- Develops and maintains ongoing, in-service trainings for all staff

- Plans, directs and supervises both the staff and the volunteers in the conduct of special activities, such as Theme night or other similar activities

- Participates in pre-season staff meetings to review duties, skills, facility operations, and staff training

- Conducts pre-season and mid-season skills testing of all aquatics staff

- Keeps COS Management informed of pool closure, lightening, accidents or any other questionable situations

- Notifies COS Grounds Maintenance Supervisor in case of sanitary/feces incidents, chlorine leaks, or chemical problems

- Responsible for the collection, verification and delivery of time sheets for processing

- Keeps accurate and up to date inventory of all supplies and equipment; makes purchases when needed

- Ensures the pool area is kept clean and orderly, including office and lifeguard shack

- Administer first aid to patrons when needed

- Attend staff meetings and works with social and community groups

- Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide seamless customer service

- Demonstrates continuous effort to improve and offer diversified aquatics programs for all ages in accordance with community needs

- Performs other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses:

- Minimum of four (4) seasons lifeguard experience and one (1) year supervisory experience

(Experience as an assistant manager or as a manager preferred)

- Current American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED Certification

- Certified Lifeguard Instructor within 3 months of hire

Required Knowledge and Skills:

- Knowledge f the operation of a swimming pool, including sanitation, maintenance, safety and public relations

- Knowledge of duties and functions of all other pool staff

- Knowledge of swimming pool cash management operations and recordkeeping

- Knowledge of principles, practices and application of lifesaving and first aid techniques

- Knowledge of local emergency services available

- Knowledge of rules and regulations pertaining to the pool use and enforcing them

- Skill in performing a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over others

- Skill in interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds

- Skill in working independently with the established policies and procedures of the department

- Skill in following and effectively communicating verbal and written instructions

- Skill in acting quickly and calmly in emergencies

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS & CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of th