Assistant Pool Manager

Back to all Jobs Assistant Pool Manager Department: Parks & Recreation Job Status: Part-Time Rate of Pay: $14.32 - $19.27 Apply Now Job Description JOB SUMMARY Under general supervision of the Recreation Superintendent plans, leads, assigns, schedules, and participates in the work of staff responsible for performing duties at the Town Community Pool. The purpose of this position is to assist with the day-to-day aquatics operations, ensure the facility is prepared and maintained for public use, monitor activities in the water, pool, decks, and ancillary areas to ensure the safety of patrons. This is a journey-level classification with the responsibility for providing leas direction and training to lower-level staff and for ensuring that the Town's Community Pool is maintained in a safe and effective working condition.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Job duties and responsibilities as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the typical tasks performed. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform related duties as needed. Plans, leads, assigns, directs, and participates in the work of staff responsible for performing lifeguard duties at the Town's Community Pool; assigns lifeguard staff to daily rotation schedules, ensuring proper coverage at all times.

Receives and responds to questions, concerns, and complaints from patrons; determines issues and resolves or refers to Recreation Coordinator or Recreation Superintendent as appropriate. Assists with leading training sessions, including safety drills and other emergency procedures; ensures that Community Pool staff attend required trainings and maintains records on same. Provides safety and supervision for patrons; monitors activities in the water, pool decks, and ancillary areas of Town's Community Pool to prevent accidents and to ensure the safety and well-being of patrons.

Implements and monitors Town policies and procedures; enforces aquatics regulations; cautions patrons regarding unsafe activities. Performs the work of lower-level staff, including, but not limited to, all required lifeguard-training skills and class instruction as needed. Monitors facility use; ensures that the facility is opened, closed, and secured in compliance with Town practices and procedures and that the pool and restrooms are maintained in a safe, neat, and clean condition.

Inspects and maintains swimming and pool equipment for functionality; ensures proper placement and availability in the pool area; recommends maintenance and repair as needed. Maintains records of participation and completes required reports. Assists with Town special events as needed.

Performs related duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Requirements: Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: High School Diploma or GED Two years of relevant aquatics experience American Red Cross Lifeguard certification is required at time of hire and maintained throughout employment American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification is required at time of hire and maintained throughout employment American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification is highly desirable Knowledge of: Principles of leadership in an aquatics environment. Principles and techniques of all lifeguarding skills. Organization and operation of the aquatics facilities, including maintenance, occupational hazards, and standard safety practices.

Relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Operational characteristics of water rescue safety equipment and devices. Principles and practices for providing high level of customer service.

Principles and practices of recordkeeping. Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work. Ability to: Assign aquatics staff to daily rotation schedule, ensuring proper coverage to ensure the safety of patrons and staff.

Effectively provide staff leadership and work direction. Assist with training. Monitor and enforce relevant law, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Administer first aid, CPR, and AED as needed. Maintain order and safety in a crowded and noisy environment. Maintain facilities and equipment in a clean, safe, and secure manner.

Perform work in an efficient, effective, safe, and timely manner. Demonstrate strong customer service skills and establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships. Independently organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow up on assignments.

Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is primarily performed within a public swimming pool environment, where stamina is needed to perform moderate to heavy lifting of pool equipment and furniture or children and adults who may require removal from the pool, and to stay in the pool for prolonged periods.

Must possess the mobility to stand, stoop, kneel, reach, bend, climb, push and pull materials and equipment, and swim while wearing an appropriate uniform with protective equipment. Vision and hearing must be sufficient to see and hear adults and children in crowded and noisy conditions and/or situations. Must also possess: the mobility to work in an office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or by using a telephone and radio.

Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or to operate safety equipment. Must possess the ability to swim distances and dive to pool depths, as determined by testing/certification authorities, and to lift 150 pounds or heavier weights with assistance and/or the use of proper equipment. Incumbents may be assigned an irregular work schedule, including weekends, early mornings, evenings, and holidays.

Disclaimer The Town of Trophy Club provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. The town reserves the right to change or revise the job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.