Salary: $16.28 - $19.00 Hourly
Location : City Pool - 6th & Dayton/Kennewick WA, WA
Job Type: Part-Time/Seasonal
Job Number: 2024.MGR.ASSTMGR
Department: Parks, Recreation & Facilities
Opening Date: 03/07/2024
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Non
Description

The City of Kennewick is seeking a seasonal employee for the Aquatics Facility for the Assistant Pool Manager position for the Recreation Department. This positions typically works 30-40 hours a week including weekday, weekend, and evening hours. This job posting will be open until filled.
CORE VALUE STATEMENT
The City of Kennewick will provide excellent public service and ensure the safety and wellbeing of our community and one another through the empowerment of each employee. We value integrity, inclusiveness, stewardship, and communication. We are accountable to our community for innovative and collaborative efforts that anticipate needs, leverage resources, and deliver solutions.
SAFETY STATEMENT
We expect our employees to ensure compliance with all applicable safety practices and policies, including those established by OSHA/DOSH regulations and by the City's Accident Prevention Plan. This includes but is not limited to actively identifying and correcting potential hazards that may affect employee and public safety, including those identified by co-workers. Leading by example to promote a positive culture of workplace safety through everyday action; emphasizing safe completion of work throughout all aspects of developing and carrying out work plans.
CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY
Under general direction performs oversight of the lifeguard functions and swim lesson instructions to facility users; supervises lifeguards and cashiers, including but not limited to, developing schedules, maintaining order and ensuring safety of facility users; and preforming other duties as assigned. This position will be approximately 30 to 40 hours per week, and will include weekday, weekend and evening hours.
Examples of Work Performed (Illustrative Only)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Oversee lifeguard functions and swim lesson instructions to facility users.
2. Supervise lifeguards and assigned staff.
3. Assign and schedule staff for swim lessons, public swim, swim meets, pool rentals, etc.
4. Provide customer service and respond to questions, concerns, and complaints related to pool operations.
5. Enforce pool rules and regulations.
6. Execute emergency action plan.
7. Oversee the collection of fees and prepare the daily records of receipts and deposits.
8. Complete incident reports and daily logs.
9. Train staff and assist with the planning and implementation of in-services throughout the season.
10. Assist with preseason and postseason preparation and cleanup.
11. Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned by supervisor.

Employment Standards

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent
• At least 18 years of age
• Prior experience in an aquatics facility, program or industry
• Prior experience in customer service

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRMENTS

• Valid Washington State Driver License
• Valid First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification
• Valid Lifeguard (LGT) Certification
• Valid Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) Certification
• Valid Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification

Knowledge of:

• Pool operations
• Cash management operations and record keeping
• Principles, practices, and applications of life saving and first aid techniques
• Rules and regulations regarding pool use
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

Ability to:

• Perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over others
• Work independently with established policies and procedures of the department
• Communicate effectively with staff, supervisors, and other city staff
• Enforce pool rules and regulations
• Act quickly and calmly in emergency situations

Supplemental Requirements

To perform the essential functions of the job, an Aquatics employee must be able to perform the following:
Stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, climbing, crawling, walking, pulling, lifting, fine motor dexterity, grasping and seeing/observing; ability to walk and stand for long periods of time. Ability to work outdoors under adverse and varied weather conditions.
Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
This position is not subject to health or retirement benefits. But, this position is eligible for Washington State Paid Sick Leave to accrue 1 hour for every 40 hours worked.
01

Do you have a current Red Cross lifeguard certification?

• Yes
• No

02

If you answered "yes" to the above question, attach a copy of your certification to the application.If you answered "no" to the above question, are you currently enrolled in a class to obtain your lifeguard certification?

• Yes
• No

03

Is your CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification current?

• Yes
• No

04

If you answered "yes" to the above question, attach a copy of your certification to the application.If you answered "no" to the above question, are you currently enrolled in a class to update your certification, or planning to before June 1, 2023?

• Yes
• No

05

Please list any other training, certifications or skills that would be of use to you as a pool employee (i.e., second language skills, advanced first aid, water safety instructor, LGI, previous work with special needs population, etc.)? If you have no previous experience, indicate by writing "none".
06

How much experience do you have in an aquatics facility, program or industry?

• No experience
• 6 months - 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• 3 years

07

Summarize the experience you have that qualifies you to supervise aquatic staff. If you don't have any experience, indicate by writing "none".
08

What best describes your experience level in customer service:

• No experience
• 6 months - 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• 3 years

09

What best describes your experience level with cash management operations and record keeping:

• No experience
• 6 months - 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• 3 years

10

For both the Pool Manager and Assistant Pool Manager position(s), the hours of work are approximately 30-40 hours/week, including weekday, weekend and evening hours. Are you available to work a flexible schedule?

• Yes
• No

11

When are you available to start work?
12

Do you certify that all statements made in this application are true and complete, and acknowledge that misrepresentations or omissions may be cause for employment disqualification or discharge?

• Yes
• No

Required Question