Assistant Pool Manager

City of Sacramento (CA)•Sacramento, CA

39d

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, posses 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. IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The ideal candidate is knowledgeable and excels in the following areas: 1. Performing maintenance tasks. 2. Supervising, training, and evaluating lower level staff. 3. 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. SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED Direct supervision is provided by a higher-level position. Responsibilities include the direct and indirect supervision of lower-level aquatic personnel. The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform related duties as needed.

Requirements

Current and preventative lifeguarding techniques.
Swimming rescue techniques, C.P.R., and first aid.
Rules and regulations of an aquatic facility.
Swimming pool maintenance and the chemicals, equipment, and techniques used to meet State and County Department of Health standards.
Principles and practices of supervision.
Aquatic instruction programs.
Swim with proficiency and endurance.
Prevent accidents and effect rescues.
Plan, direct, and supervise the work of others.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with other employees and the public.
Perform swimming rescues, C.P.R., and first aid.
Instruct students in a variety of aquatic oriented skill level classes.
Interpret policies and procedures.
Follow oral and written instructions.
Prepare, read, and write various reports.
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.
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.
This position is designated as a Mandatory Reporter; completion of Mandatory Reporter training is required within two weeks of appointment.
Must have the ability to walk, start, and stop frequently; run and swim frequently; perform simple and power grasping; verbal and hearing skills to effectively communicate with participants and staff; visual acuity to read and record documents and make observations. Must be able to spend prolonged periods of time in pool mater; must maintain the physical ability required to pass American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.

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.
Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed may necessarily be performed by each individual holding this classification.