Assistant Pool Manager
About The Position
Assistant Pool Managers assist in overseeing all operations at an assigned aquatic facility. They must have the ability to swim with proficiency and endurance, possess knowledge of current preventive lifeguard techniques including CPR, First Aid, and water rescues. Assistant Pool Managers will be held responsible for all staff and programs for at their assigned facility. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable and excel in performing maintenance tasks, supervising, training, and evaluating lower level staff, and overseeing aquatics programs such as swim lessons, recreational swim, swim team, lap swim, aquacise, Jr. Lifeguard, and pool rentals. To assist in the oversight of an assigned aquatic facility by working with the Pool Manager in scheduling and supervising subordinate employees, maintaining the building, grounds, and equipment, and developing aquatic programs; to supervise the pool, water, decks, and ancillary areas of an aquatic facility.
Requirements
- Knowledge of current and preventative lifeguarding techniques.
- Knowledge of swimming rescue techniques, C.P.R., and first aid.
- Knowledge of rules and regulations of an aquatic facility.
- Knowledge of swimming pool maintenance and the chemicals, equipment, and techniques used to meet State and County Department of Health standards.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision.
- Knowledge of aquatic instruction programs.
- Ability to swim with proficiency and endurance.
- Ability to prevent accidents and effect rescues.
- Ability to plan, direct, and supervise the work of others.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other employees and the public.
- Ability to perform swimming rescues, C.P.R., and first aid.
- Ability to instruct students in a variety of aquatic oriented skill level classes.
- Ability to interpret policies and procedures.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to prepare, read, and write various reports.
- Ability to organize and instruct swimming and water safety classes.
- Two seasons or 2.5 months of experience at an aquatic facility as a lifeguard.
- Must be 18 years of age by time of appointment.
- Possession of a current course completion certificate as required by current Federal, State, and Local law: Completion of American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aide/CPR and AED certification.
- Pass a physical, criminal background check, and drug test.
- Pass a tuberculosis screening test.
- Completion of Mandatory Reporter training is required within two weeks of appointment.
Nice To Haves
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Instruction Certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Ensure constant surveillance as assigned to safeguard swimmers from drowning and other accidents.
- Take appropriate action to prevent dangerous situations and accidents.
- Rescue and resuscitate drowning persons.
- Rescue and aid persons affected by life threatening injuries.
- Enforce facility rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Render care in the latest American Red Cross techniques in water safety, lifeguarding, first aid, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (C.P.R.) to persons in need of assistance.
- Maintain all required reports and records.
- Assist in accounting of all monies collected.
- Maintain records of employees' work time.
- Assist in the supervision, evaluation, assignment, and training of assigned personnel.
- Write and prepare lesson plans.
- Assist in the planning, organizing, and promotion of aquatic classes and programs.
- May instruct water oriented classes such as swim lesson, swim team, junior guard, and water aerobics.
- Assist in the maintenance of aquatic facility including its building, grounds, and equipment.
- Act as Pool Manager in their absence.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
