Assistant Aquatics Manager

CITY OF MANCHESTER•Manchester, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Oversee all operations of the aquatics department in the absence of the Aquatics Manager. Supervise lifeguards, swim instructors, programming, mechanical maintenance, and guest experience. This is a part-time position.

Requirements

GED or equivalent degree
Must have excellent communication skills to instruct and direct all lifeguards and guests.
Written skills must include the ability to write and read.
Must be able to compute basic math equations for pool-prescribed chemical dosages as directed by the Aquatics Director.
Must be able to work independently and make decisions.
Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer and AED.
Lifeguard Certification through the American Red Cross.
The ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Prolonged and extensive standing/walking.
Flexibility and ease of movement which includes considerable reaching, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
Maintain a healthy physical condition to allow for lifeguarding functions and teaching swim lessons.
Must be able to tolerate a pool sanitized by chlorine.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of lifeguarding experience is preferred.
At least one year of management experience in an aquatic environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage aquatics staff during assigned shifts.
Test, maintain, and record basic pool chemistry as directed by the Aquatics Manager.
Ensure that all safety protocols are followed to ensure guest and staff safety at all times.
Enforce the Parks and Recreation Department's policies and procedures.
Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of the aquatics department and other areas of the complex as assigned.
Lifeguard as needed.
Teach Swim Lessons as needed.
Backwash pools, replace and clean pool strainers, monitor and modify pool computer systems.
Assist in scheduling lifeguards, swim instructors, lead lifeguards, and aquatics supervisors.
Ensure that the pools are properly staffed at all times.
Administers chemicals, in prescribed amounts, to purify pool water.
Maintain daily records about pool chemical levels.
Oversee all programming offered by the department.
Ensure that swim lessons and instructors are following MRD swim lesson guidelines.
Use our swim lesson software and department-wide software for payments, enrollments, reservations, passes, and lesson tracking.
Supervises all aquatics staff during assigned shifts.