POSITION SUMMARY

The Pool Manager assists in overseeing the daily operations of a community pool to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all patrons. Working under the supervision of the Recreation Coordinator, the Pool Manager organizes, conducts, and participates in recreational programs, including swim lessons, aquatic classes, and events. They manage and mentor staff, including assistant managers, lifeguards and instructors, enforce safety regulations, and handle administrative tasks such as program registrations and scheduling.

The Pool Manager provides leadership, especially when the Recreation Coordinator is not present. Depending on the season, this position may work 15-35 hours per week, and are responsible for opening, closing, and/or weekend shifts. This role requires strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills, with a focus on safety, teamwork, and customer service.

DUTIES AND RESPONIBILITES

Supervision and Leadership

• Make independent decisions and take initiative without the need for prompting.
• Assist in overseeing aquatics staff to ensure compliance with job responsibilities, training requirements, and established aquatics procedures.
• Assist the Recreation Coordinator in seasonal recruitment, hiring, and training of all aquatics staff.
• Provide leadership and follow steps when the Emergency Action Plan is activated.
• Model appropriate behavior, communication, and teamwork.

Administration & Operations

• Supervise pool rental and program transitions, lane assignments, and overall pool usage.
• Provide explanation, clarification, and reinforcement of pool policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Use RSRPD's CRM system (Amilia) to create new accounts, register participants for lap swim and aquatics classes, make changes/replacements to classes, process refunds, print rosters, and record attendance.
• Seasonally assist Recreation Coordinator with employee and swim lesson scheduling.
• Report to the supervisor on the status of personnel, program, and maintenance conditions affecting the operation of the program and pool facilities in a timely manner.
• Document any incidents and/or injuries and ensure that the Recreation Coordinator is informed.
• With assistance from lifeguards, put in or remove lane lines, cover or uncover the pool, and set up or take down flags.
• Assist Recreation Manager with annual employee evaluations.

Safety and Maintenance

• Administer First Aid and CPR/AED and advanced first aid in accordance with ARC Title 22 when needed.
• Keep the pool deck clean, free of debris, and clear of safety hazards and immediately notify the Recreation Coordinator of any hazards or necessary repairs.
• Assist with minor repairs of aquatics equipment (ex: flags, lane lines)
• Empty facility garbage cans and replace supplies in locker rooms as needed.
• Complete closing checklists to ensure all tasks are completed and the facility is properly secured.

Communication and Public Relations

• Maintain good public relations with participants and/or parents/guardians.
• Assist in leading manager meetings and regular in-service trainings.

Other Duties

• Maintain a clean and tidy workspace.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education and Experience

• Minimum age of 18 years old with a High School Diploma (or GED).
• At least 1,500 hours of aquatic recreation leadership and lifeguarding experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to swim 200-yards in less than four (4)
• Ability to recognize and respond to emergencies through knowledge and application of American Red Cross lifeguard surveillance and rescue techniques.
• Ability to apply common sense and exercise good judgement in solving problems and make decisions independent of direct supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English in both written and oral form. Ability to write routine correspondence using correct spelling and grammar.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with fellow employees, volunteers, and participants and/or parents/guardians.

Certifications

• Current Red Cross Lifeguard r.24 Certification including Title 22 required.
• Current Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor within 12 months of hire.
• CA Driver's License and Proof of Insurance required if driving on behalf of the District.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS

In the performance of this job, the employee frequently engages in sitting, standing, walking, and handling objects. They are also required to reach with their arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and communicate through talking or hearing. The senses of taste and smell may also be utilized. The employee needs to have good visual acuity, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, along with the ability to adjust focus. Additionally, they must have sufficient hearing in both ears to effectively perform their job duties. The employee must be able to see clearly in low-light or night-time conditions. Regularly, the employee must lift up to 10 pounds, frequently lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Position works continuously outdoors, in and around water, and is exposed to the sun and high temperatures.

Salary : $24 - $26