Assistant Pool Manager
About The Position
Under general supervision from the Pool Manager, provides daily operation, supervision and maintenance of the Kennedy swimming pool. Essential Functions: The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Assist with the training, supervising and evaluating lifeguards/swim instructors, front desk cashiers. Implement staff schedules, lifeguard rotation schedule and daily assignments. Assist with the program planning and in-service training sessions and participate in life-saving skill practices. Monitor activities, provide instructions and prevent accidents in the aquatics facility. Respond appropriately to swimmers in danger of drowning and to all illness and injury accidents around the entire aquatics facility immediately and appropriately. This includes, but is not limited to performing Lifeguarding skills, First Aid, CPR, and other until arrival of emergency medical services. Record and organize accurate records concerning attendance, daily log, accident/incident/injury reports, chemicals readings, and schedules. Assist Manager in performance evaluations on all employees at the facility. Handle routine disciplinary issues and communicate with the Pool Manager when necessary. Maintain a clean, safe and orderly facility. Administer pump room procedures including chemical readings, balancing and filtration. Inspect facility regularly and report any unsafe conditions/equipment to manager immediately. Assist with planning, attend and participate in all mandatory staff meetings and trainings. Promote aquatic and Parks & Recreation programing. Maintain open communication with guests, participants and/or participants parents, and other aquatics staff. Set up and clean up the facility daily. Enforce all aquatics facility rules, policies, and procedures. Manage swim instructors during swim lessons. When necessary instruct swimming lessons for participants of all ages. Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, including abiding to uniform requirements. Assume full management responsibilities of the aquatics facility in the absence of the Pool Manager. Complete additional duties assigned by manager or Director of Parks & Recreation.
Requirements
- High school diploma or any equivalent of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Strong managerial, supervisory, interpersonal and communications skills.
- Good knowledge of: lifeguarding, safety, and health codes for public swimming pools; safety procedures for storing, handling, and using toxic or hazardous chemicals.
- A thorough knowledge of the laws and rules established by regulatory bodies regarding pool operation.
- Understanding of current codes and practices established by Health Codes and national aquatic certification agencies.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Must have at least 3 years of pool experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Current Lifeguarding/First Aid/AED.
- Lifeguard Instructor, Water Safety instructor, and Certified Pool Operator certification required.
- Ability to use basic hand tools, lubrication equipment, meters, electric hand tools, water tester, floor sanitizer, pool vacuum, power washer, and water test kits.
- Ability to work in safe and efficient manner.
- Must display leadership abilities, be able to command the respect of pool staff as well as patrons, and be able to delegate duties when needed.
- Must have effective decision making skills, public relation skills, and mathematics comprehension.
- MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) clearance
- Completion of Conflict-of-Interest Law Education training for municipal employees
Nice To Haves
- Experience with municipal government process and procedures.
- Experience with educational institutions preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the training, supervising and evaluating lifeguards/swim instructors, front desk cashiers.
- Implement staff schedules, lifeguard rotation schedule and daily assignments.
- Assist with the program planning and in-service training sessions and participate in life-saving skill practices.
- Monitor activities, provide instructions and prevent accidents in the aquatics facility.
- Respond appropriately to swimmers in danger of drowning and to all illness and injury accidents around the entire aquatics facility immediately and appropriately. This includes, but is not limited to performing Lifeguarding skills, First Aid, CPR, and other until arrival of emergency medical services.
- Record and organize accurate records concerning attendance, daily log, accident/incident/injury reports, chemicals readings, and schedules.
- Assist Manager in performance evaluations on all employees at the facility.
- Handle routine disciplinary issues and communicate with the Pool Manager when necessary.
- Maintain a clean, safe and orderly facility.
- Administer pump room procedures including chemical readings, balancing and filtration.
- Inspect facility regularly and report any unsafe conditions/equipment to manager immediately.
- Assist with planning, attend and participate in all mandatory staff meetings and trainings.
- Promote aquatic and Parks & Recreation programing.
- Maintain open communication with guests, participants and/or participants parents, and other aquatics staff.
- Set up and clean up the facility daily.
- Enforce all aquatics facility rules, policies, and procedures.
- Manage swim instructors during swim lessons.
- When necessary instruct swimming lessons for participants of all ages.
- Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, including abiding to uniform requirements.
- Assume full management responsibilities of the aquatics facility in the absence of the Pool Manager.
- Complete additional duties assigned by manager or Director of Parks & Recreation.
Benefits
- 4 weeks annual vacation for non-union positions.
- Medical insurance through the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) - 80% of premium costs paid by City
- Dental coverage low and high plans through Cigna
- Vision care through Vision Service Plan (VSP)
- Long term disability through Sun Life Group and voluntary life insurance through Boston Mutual
- Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending through Benefit Strategies
- Deferred compensation plans through a choice of three vendors
- Free, confidential services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided by E4Health
- Annual cancer screening & wellness release
- Somerville Retirement Pension System
- Tuition reimbursement
- MBTA pass program
- FREE Blue Bikes membership
- Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
