Pool Supervisor

Job Title: Dotty Olson Pool Supervisor

Hour Expected to Work: 32-40 hours per week

Purpose and Scope of Work:

Under general supervision, perform a variety of management and supervisory duties related to the overall operations of a swimming pool/aquatics facility, and its assigned temporary employees. Plan, organize, coordinate, develop, implement, promote, and evaluate aquatic activities and programs for all ages.

Personal Attributes:

• Dedication to the community and the position
• Respectful behavior
• Sound work ethic
• Consistency and fairness
• Flexibility
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Self-starter

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Management & Vision:

Work with City Hall, Public Works, City Council, and Friends of the Pool to develop a Pool Operational Manual prior to the 2025 season. Plan, organize, and supervise swimming activities and aquatics programs at the pool; ensure that swim lessons are taught to City standards.

Assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and promotions for the City's pool programs. Work with Public Works staff to develop pool facility maintenance procedures and train staff regarding the procedures.

Develop and oversee protocols regarding the handling of all monies for pool attendance, swimming lessons, private parties, and all revenue generated by the snack shack. Work closely with City Hall to record, track, and turn in all monies at the end of each day.

Work closely with City Hall and Public Works Director purchasing pool material, supplies, and equipment. Work with Friends of the Pool about the needs for the snack shack, including inventory, tracking, and organizing all material.

Complete written reports and records as required; organize and monitor equipment inventory of the pool. The Pool Supervisor reports to the Etna City Pool Commissioner and will report monthly to the City Council during the months of May, June, July, and August.

Staff Management:

Exercise direct and indirect supervision over all assigned staff, including temporary and seasonal staff, independent contract instructors, and volunteers, and other assigned staff.

Assist City staff and Council members in recruiting temporary, part-time, or seasonal staff as required. Supervise assigned temporary staff; schedule, train, and monitor staff relative to lifeguard duties and swim instruction; review assigned staff payroll records for accuracy, set work schedules, and ensure accountability of pool staff.

Safety:

Promote and enforce water safety procedures; effect swimming rescues; render first aid and CPR as required; ensure the safety of pool users and enforce all user rules and policies for the pool facility.

Complete, review, and file accident and incident reports; assist with follow-up related to reports; purchase, check, and maintain First Aid Equipment; perform daily safety checks and inspections of the facility and all equipment.

Maintenance, Chemicals & Cleaning:

Assist in preparation of the pool office for operation, including cleaning and organizing before the pool opens for the season.

Oversee proper sanitation and maintenance of pool water, which includes taking water samples both in the morning and evening. These samples include documenting the chlorine and pH readings for the pool. Responsible for recording all samples in appropriate locations determined by the Public Works Director.

Ensure cleanliness of restrooms, dressing rooms, and public areas; Report maintenance conditions affecting facility operation and security to the Public Works Director and/or City Police Chief.

Oversee the safe and proper operation of the pool; ensure pool rules and safety guidelines are followed; maintain order with disruptive patrons and exercise crowd control where warranted; and, refer escalated issues to assigned supervisor or proper authorities.

Keep the pool, pool deck, and auxiliary buildings/areas clean and free of litter and debris.

Community Development:

Maintaining, tracking, and responding to public inquiries on the City phone and email.

Promotion, advertising, and scheduling all pool events, including swimming lessons, pool hours, private parties, and any other events that get scheduled by the City Hall, Etna PAL, and/or City Council.

Create and maintain a welcoming environment for the pool community.

Physical, Mental, and Environmental Working Conditions:

The position requires sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, grasping, and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when reading correspondence, statistical data, and using a computer.

The need to lift, drag, and push files, paper, and equipment weighing 60 pounds or more is also required. The incumbent may use cleaning chemicals or pool chemicals, which may expose the employee to fumes, dust, and air contaminants.

The incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions, including wet, hot, and cold, and is required to swim.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Certificate requirements include CPR for Professional Rescuer (or equivalent), First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22), Water Safety Instructor (or equivalent), and Red Cross Lifeguard Training or acceptable current certification in lifeguarding.

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Knowledge/Abilities/Skills:

The following are a representative sample of the necessary skills to perform essential duties of the position:

• Philosophy, principles, and practices of public aquatic and related recreation programs
• Pool activities suitable for children, adults, disabled, and senior citizens
• Routine swimming pool maintenance, chlorinators, heaters, and other equipment used in a pool facility
• Basic pool chemistry, including chemicals used to disinfect water and maintain proper PH in a public pool
• Practices and principles of first aid and CPR lifesaving safety measures at a public pool
• Health and safety codes applicable to the operation of a public pool
• Practices of training and supervision
• Principles and practices of customer service
• Modern office equipment, methods, procedures
• Computer hardware and software
• Report writing techniques

The ability to supervise a variety of summer programs, communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, supervise and instruct individuals and groups in aquatic and related recreation activities, establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, interpret community demand for aquatic programs, successfully resolve a variety of customer service-related matters, respond to emergency situations in a calm and effective manner, administer first aid and CPR, and work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions is required.