Asst. Pool Manager (Internal Only)

Sunrise Recreation and Park District•Citrus Heights, CA

5d•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. They assist with the accounting of revenues received for admission to District aquatic facilities, instruction and program registrations, and merchandise sales. They also assist with the training and guidance of aquatics staff. Incumbents maintain vigilance of the pool, water, deck, and other areas of an aquatic facility to ensure 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. They perform swimming rescues, first aid, and CPR as needed. They create swim lesson plans, work with other Swim Instructors and assistants to facilitate and structure swimming classes, and participate in and assist with aquatic in-service trainings. Incumbents respond to other emergencies as they occur, activating the District’s Emergency Action plan and calling 911, as appropriate. They 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. Incumbents in this classification are part-time seasonal employees and may not advance to permanent status in any District job classification. Hours of work vary based on the staffing needs of the District. This classification is distinguished from the Senior Lifeguard by a greater level of responsibility, judgment, and independence exercised in the performance of assigned duties. This classification is further distinguished from the Pool Manager who has the primary responsibility for the maintenance and safe operation of an aquatic facility and the planning, scheduling, and supervision of all staff and aquatic activities at the facility.

Requirements

Must be at least 17 years of age
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
At least two years of experience equivalent to that of a Lifeguard with the District
A current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certificate
A current American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certificate
A current American Red Cross Title 22 First Aid for Public Personnel certificate
An American Red Cross Administering Emergency Oxygen certificate

Nice To Haves

An American Red Cross Instructor certification in Lifeguard/CPR/FPR is desirable
A current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification or completion of Sunrise Swim Academy II (SSA II) training

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.
May assist a Swim Coach in the planning, organization, supervision and instruction of aquatic activities during team training sessions and/or swim meets.
May supervise aquatics staff engaged in creating lesson plans and conducting classes on water safety and individual stroke mechanics for students; conducts swimming lessons, assessing the ability and communicating the progress of each class participant to parents orally and via written report cards.