Pool Manager

City of Sacramento•Sacramento, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Pool Managers oversee all operations at an assigned aquatic facility. All candidates must have the ability to swim with proficiency and endurance, possess knowledge of current preventive lifeguard techniques including CPR, First Aid, and water rescues. Pool Managers will oversee all staff and programs at their assigned facility. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable and excel in performing maintenance tasks, supervising, training, and evaluating subordinate staff, and overseeing aquatics programs: swim lessons, recreational swim, swim team, lap swim, aquacise, Jr. Lifeguard, and pool rentals. The role is responsible for overseeing an assigned aquatic facility by scheduling and supervising subordinate employees, maintaining the building, grounds, and equipment, and developing aquatic programs.

Requirements

Ability to swim with proficiency and endurance.
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 instruction techniques and materials related to aquatic activities.
Knowledge of principles and practice of supervision.
Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
Ability to prevent accidents and effect rescues.
Ability to enforce the rules and regulations of an aquatic facility.
Ability to develop and implement aquatic programs for a variety of skill levels.
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 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 five months' experience as a lifeguard at an aquatic facility.
Must be 18 years of age at time of appointment.
Possession of all current course completion certificates and completion of trainings as required by current Federal, State, and Local law.
Completion of American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR and AED certification by time of appointment.
Completion of Mandatory Reporter training within two weeks of appointment.

Nice To Haves

One season or 2.5 months experience supervising staff is preferred.
American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspect and inventory all pool equipment.
Prepare and maintain all required reports and records, including employees' work time.
Receive and account for all monies collected.
Supervise, evaluate, assign, and train assigned personnel.
Supervise, develop, and organize aquatic classes and programs for the public.
Take appropriate action to prevent dangerous situations and accidents.
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.
Rescue and resuscitate drowning persons; aid persons affected by life-threatening injuries.
Ensure constant surveillance as assigned to safeguard swimmers from drowning and other accidents.
Enforce facility rules and procedures.
Ensure aquatic facility including its building, grounds, and equipment are safe and presentable.
Direct and instruct water-oriented classes such as swim lessons, swim team, junior lifeguard, and water aerobics.
Write and prepare lesson plans; assist in the planning, promoting, and organizing of aquatic classes and programs.