What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pool Manager (Seasonal Summer 2025) position at City of Ferguson?
Ferguson Parks and Recreation is looking for a seasonal Pool Manager to assist with the operations of the Ferguson Aquatic Complex Splash at Wabash for the spring/summer of 2024.
Work involves overseeing the opening, closing, and daily operations of the Splash at Wabash including greeting the public and being available to answer questions and assist facility users. Position is responsible for managing assistant pool manager, lifeguards, cashiers, operations of the aquatic complex, and maintain communication with the full-time staff. Work is performed with considerable independence under general supervision from a Recreation Supervisor.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Assist with the training, supervising and evaluating lifeguards/swim instructors.
Implement staff schedules, lifeguard rotation schedule and daily assignments.
Monitor activities, provide instructions and prevent accidents in the aquatics facility.
Respond appropriately to swimmers in danger of drowning and to all illness and injury accidents around the entire aquatics facility immediately and appropriately. This includes, but is not limited to performing Lifeguarding skills, First Aid, CPR, and other until arrival of emergency medical services.
Record and organize accurate records concerning attendance, accident/incident/injury reports, chlorine readings, and schedules.
Handle all routine disciplinary issues and communicate with the Aquatics Supervisor when necessary.
Maintain a clean, safe and orderly facility. Administer pump room procedures including chemical readings, backwashing, balancing and filtration. Inspect facility regularly and report any unsafe conditions/equipment to Aquatics Supervisor.
Assist with planning, attend and participate in all mandatory staff meetings and trainings.
Promote aquatic programs and center memberships.
Maintain open communication with guests, participants and/or participants parents, and other aquatics staff.
Set up and clean up the facility daily.
Enforce all aquatics facility rules, policies, and procedures.
Manage swim instructors during swim lessons. When necessary instruct swimming lessons for participants of all ages.
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, including abiding to uniform requirements.
Assume full management responsibilities of the aquatics facility in the absence of the Aquatic Supervisor.
Complete additional duties assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS
Certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid and CPR/AED for the Lifeguard.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Good decision-maker.
Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.
The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Ferguson is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
The City of Ferguson makes every effort to fully comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. If you need assistance or accommodation for the application, interview, or a particular testing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-524-5256.
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
To apply: Complete the electronic employment application located on the City website under “Employment Opportunities.” OR : A paper application can be picked up at Ferguson City Hall, 110 Church St., Ferguson, MO 63135. Return paper applications to: City of Ferguson, Attn: Human Resources-Summer, at the address listed above.
Work involves overseeing the opening, closing, and daily operations of the Splash at Wabash including greeting the public and being available to answer questions and assist facility users. Position is responsible for managing assistant pool manager, lifeguards, cashiers, operations of the aquatic complex, and maintain communication with the full-time staff. Work is performed with considerable independence under general supervision from a Recreation Supervisor.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Assist with the training, supervising and evaluating lifeguards/swim instructors.
Implement staff schedules, lifeguard rotation schedule and daily assignments.
Monitor activities, provide instructions and prevent accidents in the aquatics facility.
Respond appropriately to swimmers in danger of drowning and to all illness and injury accidents around the entire aquatics facility immediately and appropriately. This includes, but is not limited to performing Lifeguarding skills, First Aid, CPR, and other until arrival of emergency medical services.
Record and organize accurate records concerning attendance, accident/incident/injury reports, chlorine readings, and schedules.
Handle all routine disciplinary issues and communicate with the Aquatics Supervisor when necessary.
Maintain a clean, safe and orderly facility. Administer pump room procedures including chemical readings, backwashing, balancing and filtration. Inspect facility regularly and report any unsafe conditions/equipment to Aquatics Supervisor.
Assist with planning, attend and participate in all mandatory staff meetings and trainings.
Promote aquatic programs and center memberships.
Maintain open communication with guests, participants and/or participants parents, and other aquatics staff.
Set up and clean up the facility daily.
Enforce all aquatics facility rules, policies, and procedures.
Manage swim instructors during swim lessons. When necessary instruct swimming lessons for participants of all ages.
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, including abiding to uniform requirements.
Assume full management responsibilities of the aquatics facility in the absence of the Aquatic Supervisor.
Complete additional duties assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS
Certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid and CPR/AED for the Lifeguard.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Good decision-maker.
Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.
The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Ferguson is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
The City of Ferguson makes every effort to fully comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. If you need assistance or accommodation for the application, interview, or a particular testing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-524-5256.
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
To apply: Complete the electronic employment application located on the City website under “Employment Opportunities.” OR : A paper application can be picked up at Ferguson City Hall, 110 Church St., Ferguson, MO 63135. Return paper applications to: City of Ferguson, Attn: Human Resources-Summer, at the address listed above.
