Pool Manager (Part Time)

City of Melbourne•City of Melbourne, FL

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Recreation Superintendent, the Pool Manager supervises aquatic areas while facilities are in use, oversees lifeguards and instructors, collects fees, and addresses patron complaints and problems. When not actively serving as a manager, the employee performs other assigned duties. The work requires flexible hours, including weekends, mornings, and evenings. Other work may be required. The role includes inspecting pool facilities for safety and cleanliness, taking hourly pool-water chemical readings, responding to public inquiries, collecting admission fees, maintaining pool areas, and enforcing safety regulations, pool rules, and department policies. The Pool Manager also trains and supervises lifeguards, creates schedules for lifeguards at three city pools, removes patrons who cause disturbances or fail to follow rules, and monitors lifeguards and swim instructors to help ensure patron safety.

Requirements

At least three months (one full season) of experience as a lifeguard or swim instructor.
Must be at least 18 years old at the time of hire.
Must be able to swim 100 yards continuously, tread water for two minutes without using hands, and retrieve a 10-pound object from six feet deep and swim or walk it 20 yards to the starting point within 50 seconds.
Valid State of Florida driver’s license; applicants with a valid out-of-state license must obtain a Florida license within ten days of employment.
Must have a working cell phone number and email address for contact purposes.
Must possess or obtain Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications within one month of employment and maintain certification throughout employment.
Ability to use chemical labels as they relate to pools.
Ability to communicate with the public.
Ability to perform First Aid and CPR techniques as taught by the Red Cross.
Ability to respond calmly and effectively to emergency situations.
Ability to make monetary change.
Ability to hear, lift 50 pounds, walk, climb, lift, stoop, kneel, and stand.
Ability to read and understand policies, procedures, labels, and related materials.
Ability to work in hot, humid, and wet environments, and around chemicals, fumes, and odors.
Ability to lift and rescue pool patrons who need assistance.

Nice To Haves

Possession of an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspect the pool and surrounding area periodically each day for safety and cleanliness.
Take hourly chemical readings of pool water.
Respond to public inquiries.
Collect admission fees and make change as needed.
Clean filters, decks, restrooms, and vacuum pools.
Receive citizen complaints and inquiries and recommend appropriate action.
Ensure safety regulations and standards are followed.
Enforce rules, regulations, and department policy.
Train and supervise lifeguards in pool policies and procedures.
Create lifeguard schedules for three city pools.
Remove patrons who cause disturbances or do not follow safety regulations and pool rules.
Monitor and evaluate lifeguards and swim instructors to ensure patron safety.
Perform other assigned duties when not actively serving as a manager.