Assistant Pool Manager
About The Position
The Assistant Pool Manager, under the supervision of the Aquatic Coordinator or their designee, helps manage the daily operation of the Bonner Springs Aquatic Park, including the facility, lifeguards, and swim instructors. The role may assume full management responsibilities for the aquatics facility when the Aquatic Coordinator is absent. The position supports staff training, scheduling, supervision, and evaluation; monitors facility activities and responds to emergencies; maintains operational records; enforces facility rules and procedures; and communicates with guests, participants, parents, and staff. The Assistant Pool Manager also supports aquatic programming, manages instructors during swim lessons, and may teach lessons when needed.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must have previous experience as a lifeguard.
- Obtain American Red Cross Lifeguard, Waterpark, and Bloodborne Pathogen certifications.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Good decision-making ability.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to provide leadership, command the respect of aquatics staff and guests, and delegate duties when needed.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Understand and follow the Department’s cash-handling procedures and perform basic math.
- Maintain the physical endurance and agility necessary to perform job functions.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as an Assistant Pool Manager or Pool Manager.
Responsibilities
- Assist with training, supervising, and evaluating lifeguards and swim instructors.
- Implement staff schedules, lifeguard rotation schedules, and daily assignments.
- Monitor activities, provide instructions, and prevent accidents in the aquatics facility.
- Respond promptly and appropriately to swimmers in danger of drowning and to illness or injury incidents throughout the facility.
- Record and organize attendance, accident/incident/injury reports, chlorine readings, and schedules.
- Handle routine disciplinary issues and communicate with the Pool Manager and Aquatics Coordinator when necessary.
- Assist with planning, attend, and participate in mandatory staff meetings and trainings.
- Promote aquatic programs and center memberships.
- Maintain open communication with guests, participants, participants’ parents, and other aquatics staff.
- Enforce aquatics facility rules, policies, and procedures.
- Manage swim instructors during swim lessons and teach swimming lessons for participants of all ages when necessary.
- Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor and comply with uniform requirements.
- Assume full management responsibilities for the aquatics facility in the Aquatic Coordinator’s absence.
- Complete additional duties assigned by supervisors.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
