Assistant Pool Manager

Description

To assist the Seasonal Pool Manager and supervise the activities, operations, programs and staff at an individual aquatic facility; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility and to follow all local, state, and federal laws applicable to the area of responsibility.

Examples of Duties

Oversees and coordinates the day-to-day operations of the Paula Martin Jones Recreation Center and Ingram Pool facilities including aquatics programming, service delivery, and facility maintenance. Monitors and ensures the City’s indoor and outdoor swimming pool facilities are safely and properly maintained for use and enjoyment by the public. Supervises, trains, and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel; monitors and ensures staff compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Prepares employee work schedules; monitors and ensures appropriate staff coverage; maintains the availability of pool facilities to the public during scheduled hours of operation. Coordinates lap swimming and oversees the delivery water aerobics or other aquatic classes. Responds to public inquiries regarding aquatic services and facility operations; explains and enforces facility rules and regulations. Serves as Lifeguard; supervises the activities of swimmers; responds to emergency situations; administers First Aid and/or CPR to include use of an AED as required. Supervises and participates in the cleaning and maintenance of pool facilities; monitors the condition of the pool and related facilities; checks pool chemical levels. Cleans and sanitizes locker rooms, restrooms, and other pool areas; sweeps swimming pools; picks up and disposes of trash; maintains plants. Coordinates the purchasing of pool/facility supplies; monitors and maintains supply inventories. Prepares and maintains a variety of facility records, reports, and documentation. Attends and participates in in-service training and/or other types of meetings. Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Requirements

High School diploma or GED; Valid Texas Driver's License; Current American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate; Current American Red Cross Adult CPR Certificate; Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate; Current Water Safety Instructor. Prefer two years of experience in lifeguarding. Also a working knowledge of pool operations, water chemistry, general maintenance and mechanical operations is beneficial.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Work is performed in and around municipal swimming pool facilities. Subject to sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, crawling, swimming, and lifting of objects up to 40 pounds. Exposure to water, pool chemicals, cleaning agents, infectious diseases, blood borne pathogens, and bodily fluids is involved.

The City of Longview does not offer benefits to part-time or temporary positions. However, instead of paying into Social Security the employee and the City will pay into an alternative retirement system that the employee will be able to access upon the termination of their part-time/temporary employment.