Seasonal Pool Manager

This is a non-exempt, seasonal position. Under the supervision of the Aquatics Coordinator – this position provides lead supervision of pool staff and oversees an assigned municipal aquatics facility. Most work is performed in a swimming pool setting with occasional work performed in an office environment.

This job description is an overview and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions and tasks required of the position.

• Assigns Assistant Pool Managers, Lifeguards, and cashiers to duty areas.
• Schedules staff and conducts ongoing performance evaluations of staff.  
• Assures all maintenance and staff logs are kept in an efficient manner.
• Oversees scheduled pool facility special events.
• Develops and conducts in-service training programs for pool staff.  
• Performs other duties as assigned.

IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS:  

• Observes performance of staff. 
• Checks for proper maintenance and will assign as well as perform a variety of daily maintenance duties, including but not limited to vacuuming and daily water testing. 
• Enforces program, facility, and department rules and regulations.
• Performs rescues and administers artificial respiration, CPR, AED, and First Aid as required.
• May perform the duties of similar classifications of an equal or lower pay grade.

Physical Requirements:
The physical standards an employee must meet to perform the essential job duties with or without a reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to: 

• Work involves frequent kneeling, bending, and lifting in designated aquatic facilities and related facilities.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Far and near visual acuity to read reports, manuals, written materials, monitor/observe patrons.
• Ability to hear verbal instructions and warning signals.
• Ability to swim 150 meters front crawl and 150 meters breaststroke.
• Ability to retrieve 10lbs object from bottom of pool.
• Ability to tread water for 2 minutes without use of hands.

 

• Knowledge of basic swimming pool maintenance, operations, and safety of assigned area.
• Knowledge of appropriate pool staff supervision skills.
• Knowledge of lifeguard and cashiering responsibilities.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
• Knowledge of record keeping methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of aquatic programming practices.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and application of lifesaving, AED, CPR and First Aid techniques.
• Ability to instruct, schedule, and supervise staff and deal with employee issues.
• Ability to prepare quality written reports.
• Ability to keep accurate activity records.
• Ability to enforce pool rules and regulations. 
• Ability to work successfully with and provide good customer service to supervisors, other City employees, the public and other agencies and organizations.
• Ability to perform all the job duties in a safe manner.
• Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergencies; administer First Aid and CPR; perform rescue actions.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to make basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to provide thoughtful and thorough analysis.
• Ability to listen, communicate, and work effectively with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and use good judgment in prioritizing work assignments.
• Ability to schedule and conduct various meetings with pool staff as needed.

In addition to the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above, this position requires the following:

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Current Colorado Driver’s License during time of employment.
• Have at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Have at least one (1) year of aquatics experience.
• Current Lifeguard certification.
• Emergency oxygen administration certification preferred but not required.

 
 
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 

• A swim test requiring demonstrated proof of swimming ability and rescue skills will be administered prior to appointment to position. 
• This position involves regular exposure to dust, noise, inclement weather, temperature extremes, chemically treated pool water, and extended direct exposure to the sun. 

 
All required licenses and certifications must be maintained throughout the term of employment. Failure to obtain or maintain licenses and certifications may result in demotion or termination.   
 
Due to Federal and State Criminal Justice System access requirements, classifications that access and maintain criminal justice information may also be required, as a condition of employment, to not have been convicted of and/or have pending charges of a felony or misdemeanor crime that would deny or otherwise restrict access to criminal justice information.  This requirement applies to all existing City employees as well as external candidates seeking to fill positions that meet the given criteria.

BENEFITS: 

The City of Pueblo offers a very rich benefits packet! Click on the “Benefits” hyperlink at the top of this (online) job posting to view a summary of the benefits associated with this position. For a more comprehensive view on the lush benefits offered by the City, please go to www.pueblo.us/benefits. 

 

 

Salary : $17 - $18