Assistant Pool Manager

Sunrise Recreation and Park District•Citrus Heights, CA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Incumbents in the Assistant Pool Manager classification assist with the maintenance and operation of an aquatic facility and the daily supervision of aquatic and customer service activities and staff at the facility; assist with the accounting of revenues received for admission to District aquatic facilities, instruction and program registrations, and merchandise sales; assist with the training and guidance of aquatics staff; maintain vigilance of the pool, water, deck and other areas of an aquatic facility to insure the safety of all pool visitors through enforcement of pool rules and regulations and during public swim, special events, swim lessons and other aquatics activities; perform swimming rescues, first aid and CPR as needed; create swim lesson plans, work with other Swim Instructors and assistants to facilitate and structure swimming classes; participate in and assists with aquatic in-service trainings; respond to other emergencies as they occur, activating the District’s Emergency Action plan and calling 911, as appropriate; serve as Pool Manager when he/she is absent; perform the duties of a Cashier and/or Lifeguard as needed; and perform related work as required.

Requirements

Must be at least 17 years of age
possess a high school diploma or equivalent and have at least two years of experience equivalent to that of a Lifeguard with the District.
Knowledge of: principles and practices of effective supervision
Knowledge of: principles and techniques of swimming instruction appropriate to a variety of age groups and skill levels
Knowledge of: current and preventive lifeguarding techniques
Knowledge of: principles and practices of water safety and swimming rescue techniques
Knowledge of: proper stroke mechanics
Knowledge of: principles and techniques of first aid and CPR
Knowledge of: swimming pool and aquatic facility maintenance requirements
Knowledge of: chemicals, equipment and techniques used to meet State and County Department of Health standards
Knowledge of: principles and techniques of effective interpersonal communication, public relations and customer service
Knowledge of: materials and equipment used in aquatic activities
Knowledge of: basic accounting principles
Ability to: swim with proficiency and endurance
Ability to: prevent accidents and perform swimming rescues, CPR and first aid
Ability to: plan, direct and supervise the work of others
Ability to: understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to: know understand, and explain District and program policies and procedures
Ability to: organize and instruct swimming and water safety classes
Ability to: mentor other staff on safety, surveillance, and rescue techniques
Ability to: effectively communicate orally and in writing
Ability to: exercise tact, judgment and patience in dealing with the public and other District staff
Ability to: establish and maintain effective work relationships with people of all ages during the performance of work duties
Ability to: read and prepare a variety of written reports and records
Ability to: maintain the cleanliness and organization of the aquatic facility and contents
Ability to: perform essential duties of job without causing harm to self or others
Ability to: respond to emergencies in a calm, professional, and safe manner
Licenses/Certification Required: A current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certificate
Licenses/Certification Required: A current American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certificate
Licenses/Certification Required: A current American Red Cross Title 22 First Aid for Public Personnel certificate
Licenses/Certification Required: An American Red Cross Administering Emergency Oxygen certificate

Nice To Haves

An American Red Cross Instructor certification in Lifeguard/CPR/FPR is desirable

Responsibilities

Assists with supervision, evaluation, assignment and training of assigned aquatic facility staff and with the accounting of all monies collected from patrons of the facility.
On a daily basis, opens facility and inspects, supervises and helps to set up pool and safety equipment; or supervises and helps close and secure the facility and take down and store pool and safety equipment as appropriate to assigned shift; tests water chemicals prior to pool use to ensure the safety of patrons and staff; inspects pool and deck area for possible safety hazards, and inspects waterslide for possible defects.
Promotes and enforces water safety procedures; rescues and resuscitates drowning persons as needed; and provides care using the latest American Red Cross techniques in lifeguarding, first aid and CPR to persons in need of assistance.
Activates the District’s Emergency Action Plan and makes 911 calls as needed.
Creates lesson plans and conducts classes on water safety and individual stroke mechanics for students.
Maintains constant surveillance to prevent swimmers from drowning and other accidents.
Maintains discipline and orderly conduct among patrons by enforcing all facility rules and District policies.
Completes accident and incident reports, time reports, report cards for swimming class participants, course record sheets and other reports and records as required by policy and/or regulation.
Maintains the cleanliness and orderliness of the restrooms, pool and other areas of assigned aquatic facility and ensures that facility is clean at closing.
Performs the duties of a Lifeguard during public swim, pool rentals, swim lessons and aquatic events and the duties of a Cashier on an as needed basis.
Attends and participates in management meetings and attends and assists with staff in-service training sessions.
Serves as Pool Manager if needed.
Performs other job-related duties as required.