North Laurel Pool Manager - Recreation and Parks

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Under the general supervision of the Aquatics Supervisor, the Pool Manager is responsible for operating the aquatic facility and managing the lifeguards and swim instructors.

• Maintain a clean, safe and orderly facility. Inspect facility regularly and report any unsafe conditions/equipment to supervisor immediately. Enforce center and aquatic facility rules and regulations.
• Maintain thorough knowledge and administer pump room procedures including chemical readings, balancing and filtration to meet health codes.
• Maintain an active working knowledge of aquatics programs, trends, and needs.
• Rescue swimmers in distress and respond to incidents around the entire aquatic facility immediately. Provide care to the best of your ability within the level of your training/qualifications.
• Plan, schedule, and assign work. Determine job priorities and assist with the coordination of staff assignments based on the needs.
• Train, supervise and evaluate lifeguards and swim instructors.
• Manage swim instructors during swim lessons. When necessary, instruct swimming lessons for participants of all ages and abilities.
• Provide general information on pool operations to guests and caution swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards.
• Maintain personal physical endurance and agility necessary to perform job functions.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, including abiding to uniform requirements.
• Maintain professional communication with guests.
• Responsible for the full management of the aquatic facility in the absence of the Supervisor.
• Coordinate and submit information for the Department’s seasonal brochure, website, and program and event flyers.
• Implement emergency actions plans for the Center.
• Complete, review and submit Incident, Injury, Accident, or other related reports to their supervisor.
• Complete additional duties assigned by supervisors.

• Certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.
• Certified Howard County Pool Operator.
• Certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor.
• Certified American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor.
• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Pre-employment/employment testing of lifeguarding skills and knowledge (including but not limited to swim-tread-swim sequence totaling 200 yards, ability to tread water for 2 minutes without hands, back-boarding skills, swim 20 yards – pick up 10-pound brick off bottom and swim it back within 1 minute and 40 seconds, lifeguard written test).
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to work as an individual and within the framework of a team.

• Previous experience in lifeguarding and swim lesson instruction required.
• Pool management experience required.

Contingent - Paraprofessional
Salary commensurate with experience and employment commitment
$20.00 - $26.00 per hour