What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swimming Pool Supervisor position at City of Des Moines?
Under direction, to manage a swimming pool; and to do related work as
required.
Positions are available at the following aquatic centers and pools: Ashworth; Birdland; Nahas; Northwest and Teachout.
Application Process: Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview. If you are submitting an application December - February, please know that it may be approximately 10-15 business days before you receive a response. If you are submitting an application March - July, please know that it may be approximately 5-10 business days before you receive a response.
Application Deadline: Applications are accepted until such time a sufficient number of qualified applications is received to fill the positions.
Approximate employment duration: Approximately 40 hours per week. Assigned work hours between 8:00 AM and 11:00 PM including weekends and holidays from May-August.
Paid Training: Pools will begin to open May 24, 2025 with paid training and setup beginning May 14, 2025 for staff who are cleared to work.
Note: Hiring preference is given to applicants having the ability to work consistently throughout the season.
required.
Positions are available at the following aquatic centers and pools: Ashworth; Birdland; Nahas; Northwest and Teachout.
Application Process: Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview. If you are submitting an application December - February, please know that it may be approximately 10-15 business days before you receive a response. If you are submitting an application March - July, please know that it may be approximately 5-10 business days before you receive a response.
Application Deadline: Applications are accepted until such time a sufficient number of qualified applications is received to fill the positions.
Approximate employment duration: Approximately 40 hours per week. Assigned work hours between 8:00 AM and 11:00 PM including weekends and holidays from May-August.
Paid Training: Pools will begin to open May 24, 2025 with paid training and setup beginning May 14, 2025 for staff who are cleared to work.
Note: Hiring preference is given to applicants having the ability to work consistently throughout the season.
- Must be at least 18 years old;
- Prior Lifeguard or Swimming Instructor experience preferred.
- Possession of a valid driver's license is required.
- If possess an out-of-state Driver's License, submittal of driving records is required. Please submit to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically to humanresources@dmgov.org, by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 at the time of application.
- Candidates are to required possess a valid and current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and CPR Certification or have the ability to obtain required certifications by employment date.
- Certifications may be obtained through the American Red Cross and must be valid through September 02, 2024.
- Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and driving record background checks.
- Passing of a pre-employment physical and drug screen is required prior to employment.
- Maintains constant watch for accidents or potential accidents at a swimming pool. Enforces rules governing the conduct of persons at a swimming pool, warning patrons against hazardous practices.
- Recognizes emergency situations and reacts appropriately in a quick and calm manner.
- Assists persons in distress by application of safety techniques, resuscitation and First Aid administration.
- Supervises the cleaning of the pool and bath house and the operations of the locker rooms.
- Requisitions operating supplies.
- Performs water quality tests, records results and report any water clarity problems and/or alarms to maintenance.
- Confirms lifeguard, head lifeguard, and cashier staff time sheets weekly. Responsible for daily cash deposits off-site.
- Attend required in-service training throughout employment.
- Maintains personal health, fitness and endurance.
- Performs related work as required.
Salary : $19 - $22
