Pool Director

Department: Sports & Recreation

Reports To: Assistant General Manager

Supervises: Pool Supervisor, Lifeguards

Classification: Full-Time/Seasonal

Creation Date: April 2023

Updated: January 2025

Job Summary (Essential Functions): Responsible for the entire pool operation, including the safe and effective use of chemicals, swimming instruction, the club's swim team. Supervise safe, clean, well-maintained, and appealing club swimming facilities.

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies, and Expectations:

• Oak Hill Country Club's Acorns of Excellence.
• Neatly groomed and dressed in accordance with Oak Hill Country Club's appearance standards.
• Exceptional communication abilities when interacting with associates, guests, clients and internal departments to build relationships.
• Works harmoniously and professionally with co-workers.
• Must be able to work a flexible shift that includes early mornings, nights, weekends, holidays, split shifts, and extended shifts if needed. Expected to work x hours per week throughout the year and additional hours during event weeks.
• All other duties as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates staff.
• Formulates weekly work schedules and rotation schedules for all pool employees.
• Maintains proper chemical balance in pools and maintains mechanical equipment in coordination with the club's maintenance department.
• Registers members at pool and charges for all guests, lessons, etc.
• Provides necessary orientation and training for pool staff.
• Enforces club rules of safety and conduct.
• Assists in rendering First Aid according to the standards established by the American Red Cross and American Heart Association.
• Plans and directs special events.
• Writes correspondence to club members about swim lesson dates, class times and fees; writes post-season letter to members to encourage the continuation of building their children's aquatic skills through lessons.
• Arranges a program of and schedule for private and group swim and diving lessons.
• Represents the club in activities as required.
• Maintains and keeps all necessary records concerning pool attendance, pool chemicals, accident reports, problem-member reports, lifeguard and instructor schedules, etc.
• Develops and implements pool safety program and schedules staff to provide adequate protection for members and their guests.
• Assists in pool opening and closing at the beginning and end of season.
• Interacts with outside contractors to maintain and upgrade pool areas.
• Provides aquatics-related information for club newsletter.
• Manages pool area lost and found articles.
• Manages pool area, including lockers and changing rooms for cleanliness.
• Maintains presence during special pool events.
• Coaches swim and dive teams.
• Keep attendance records of members and children attending lessons.
• Reads line-ups during swim meets.
• Helps coordinate swim camp banquet and awards program.
• Operates pool and surrounding area in compliance with OSHA requirements; maintains all necessary MSDSs.
• Attends and participates in Swimming Pool Committee meetings.
• Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the Assistant General Manager

Experience

• Maintains all proper certifications and training for self and pool staff.
• Lifeguard training and experience teaching swim lesson required.
• Competitive swimming experience as either a coach or athlete preferred but not required.
• Private club experience preferred but not required

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Physical Education, Recreation Management or Health Sciences

Licenses and Special Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• Must have current Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate.
• American Red Cross Basic First Aid required, training on AED units and possession of a current Red Cross CPR card.
• Red Cross progressive Swimming Instructor Certificate preferred.
• Pool Operator certification preferred but not required.
• Certified Pool/Spa Operator (CPO) offered by the National Swimming Pool Foundation preferred but not required.
• The Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) offered by the National Recreation and Park Association preferred but not required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Able to meet and perform the physical requirements of the job and to work effectively in an environment that is typical of this position.
• Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping, and pulling.
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
Must have a reliable form of transportation to and from work.

General Information

Scheduled Shifts: Full-time, seasonal position. Days and hours are based on club operations and weather conditions. Regularly works 45 hours per week.

Wage: Competitive wage, based on experience