Pool Manager - Summer

POSITION TITLE: Pool Manager - Summer
DIVISION: Recreation & Facilities
REPORTS TO: Recreation Services Assistant Manager
FLSA STATUS: Part-Time; Non-Exempt; Seasonal
PAY RANGE: Starting at $17.00 per hour

Purpose of Position:

This seasonal position is responsible for managing The Waterpark and aquatic facilities of Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation, including supervising aquatic staff, coordinating with all facility staff, responding and managing risk management procedures, implementing staff training, and demonstrating exemplary customer service at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Aquatics Operations & Safety

• Monitors general operations of the aquatic facility during scheduled shift as the part time supervisor on duty.
• Acts as the main point of contact for customer complaints in regards to The Waterpark facilities.
• Supervises pool and surrounding areas to ensure guest safety.
• Maintains surveillance of guests in the facility; acts immediately, appropriately and calmly to secure safety of guests in the event of emergency.
• Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
• Respond to First Aid emergencies anywhere on MCC property. Take lead once on scene.
• Leads staff during Code ADAM emergencies in The Waterpark.
• Assists in implementing Emergency Action Plan.
• Provides information to facility users, program participants and the general public.
• Secures all facilities upon closing and other periods where there will be no supervision by lifeguards.
• Opens and closes facility for daily use and for special events.

Staff Supervision

• Assists in hiring and training aquatic staff.
• Assists Aquatic management with in-service training. Leads training sessions.
• Develops and maintains part time staff schedules.
• Develops and maintains on the job training.
• Assists with the supervision of aquatic staff to achieve department goals; provides information to aquatic staff.
• Attends all MCC Aquatic trainings including (but not limited to): in-service trainings and organizational meetings.
• Assigns positions and maintains flow of lifeguard rotation.

Reporting

• Completes all required reports and paperwork in a required timeframe.
• Ensures that all equipment malfunctions and hazardous conditions are reported immediately.
• Monitors and records water quality readings including pH and chlorine levels.

Miscellaneous

• Must work a minimum of 20 hours a week during waterpark season.
• Must have availability to work pre and post waterpark season.
• Completes other assignments as indicated by Recreation Services Manager or his/her designee.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:

• Strong ability to think critically and problem solve personnel and facility issues in a proactive manner.
• Communicate professionally with guests, staff and management in an effort to resolve any issues.
• Knowledge of aquatic programs, procedures, policies and general information to be communicated to guests.
• Ability to see, talk and hear to fulfill job duties.
• Ability to swim, stand, walk, kneel, bend over, use hands & feet, climb and balance.
• Specific vision abilities required are close vision, distance vision, depth perception and focusing ability.
• Specific hearing abilities required to identify various sounds such as cries for help, splashing and whistles.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., and be able to handle heavier loads in an emergency.
• Ability to stay in a level of physical conditioning sufficient enough to complete monthly in-service skills and training goals as defined by management.
• Work in outdoor swimming pool environment, including cold, rain, extreme heat and sun and within moderate to loud sounds.
• Maintain mental alertness and focus for periods exceeding one hour.
• Effectively enforce applicable safety and health regulations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, participants, instructors and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to give and understand oral instructions

Qualifications Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:

• Possess current certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, including First Aid, CPR/AED, Emergency Oxygen
• Two years lifeguard experience or experience sufficient to perform job duties
• Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) certification highly preferred
• Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification preferred.

Must Complete Prior to Starting with Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation

• Must pass a background check that encompasses national, state and local searches.

The Carmel/Clay Board of Parks and Recreation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or marital status, ancestry, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.