Senior Pool Leader

JOB DESCRIPTION

The City of Brookhaven is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Pool Leader to oversee the smooth operation of our community pools during the summer season. As a Senior Pool Leader, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety of patrons, coordinating pool activities, and maintaining facility standards. This position requires a commitment to excellence, strong leadership skills, and a passion for providing exceptional service to our community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage pool operations during the summer season, which runs from May 27th until September 30th, with weekends only starting August 3rd.
• Must be available to start work with a minimum of 30 hours per week beginning May 27^th.
• Work at least one weekend shift per week (Saturday or Sunday) and be available for end-of-season shutdown activities from August 3rd until September 30th.
• Ensure compliance with pool safety regulations and enforce swimming pool rules to maintain a safe environment for all patrons.
• Prepare and submit daily reports as required by the Aquatics Department.
• Conduct daily cash pickups for each pool site.
• Maintain detailed records of all incidents and report them promptly to the Aquatics Supervisor.
• Coordinate the preparation of private party rental calendars and summer camp schedules.
• Train and supervise pool staff on proper opening and closing procedures.
• Keep a daily maintenance log on chemical levels and equipment issues, including pumps, flow meters, and pulsars.
• Monitor guest activity closely and ensure their safety at all times.
• Conduct inspections of the Splash pad at Ashford Park twice a week to ensure proper functioning and cleanliness.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in lifeguarding or pool management.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification preferred.
• Strong leadership abilities and experience supervising staff.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in high-pressure situations.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential duties of this job. Requires the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment; must be flexible and able to adapt to frequent changes in work priorities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

Tasks require the ability to exert moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of sit or stand for prolonged periods, walk, run, stoop, kneel, crawl and crouch; make precise and coordinated finger, hand and limb movement; maintain uniform, controlled hand-arm posture or movement; push, pull or drag an adult (averaging 160 pounds); lift and carry all sort of items (average 50 pounds); work efficiently for long periods of time.

ENTERPRISE CULTURE

In support of our vision, our organizational culture works to maintain a safe and beautiful community and promote sustainable projects and activities. This is done by attracting and retaining a talented and diverse group of individuals who encompass our shared values through exceptional teamwork and collaboration, innovative thinking, a commitment to professional development, and community stewardship. What makes us unique is our harmonious work environment, forward-thinking, innovative, and non-restrictive approach toward successful service deliverables and outcomes. In turn, we offer a competitive and exceptional benefits package, flexible work hours, remote work opportunities, modern office work design, green space, a brand-new public safety building, and a soon-to-come well space state-of-the-art City Hall.

MORAL CHARACTER

The employee must possess and continue to maintain throughout the course of the role a commitment to the (10) ten essential moral values that build character and instill positive and healthy interactions with others (Respect, honesty, compassion, education, not harming others, hard work, kindness, responsibility, courage, and gratitude). In addition to, the (5) five principles of autonomy, justice, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and fidelity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee regularly works in a normal office environment
• The employee may perform some duties outdoors while conducting official business which will require limited local travel
• Employee may be required to attend some evening and weekend meetings and may be required to assist in special events