Pool Manager

Summary

Please note due to the current COVID
19 pandemic, this advertisement will initially be used to establish an eligibly list within the Aquatics Division with the City of El Monte.

DEFINITION

Under direction, oversees the daily administrative operations and activities of the City's aquatic pool facilities; ensures that the City's pool facilities are maintained in a safe and effective working condition to provide the highest level of safety for public use; explains and enforces swimming programs and pool policies, rules and regulations; and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises technical and functional direction over, and provides training to, assigned staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This classification is responsible for overseeing the work of staff performing administrative tasks, and for ensuring that the City's pool facilities are maintained in a safe and effective working condition to provide the highest level of safety for public use. Positions in this classification rely on experience and judgment to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of administrative operations staff. Assignments are given with general guidelines, and incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines, and methods to deliver services.

Work is typically reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements. The incumbent also participates in operational activities such as lifeguarding and class instruction.

Essential Functions / Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

* Oversees the daily administrative operations of the City's aquatic pool facilities; ensures that the City's pool facilities are maintained in a safe and effective working condition to provide the highest level of safety for public use.

* Provides work direction to administrative staff; assists in staff selection.

* Receives and responds to questions, concerns, and complaints from patrons; determines issues and resolves, or refers to supervisor as appropriate; listens and responds to patrons' need for assistance or information on aquatic programs.

* Supervises daily counts and collection of money.

* Monitors facility use; ensures that the pool, restrooms and locker rooms are maintained in a safe, neat, and clean condition.

* Provides aquatic safety and supervision for patrons; monitors activities in the pool and City aquatic facilities to avoid and prevent accidents, and to ensure the safety and well-being of patrons; promotes public safety at an aquatic facility at all times.

* Performs the work of facility staff including, but not limited to, lifeguarding, class instruction, and rescue of swimmers in distress; administers artificial respiration, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid; calls emergency services such police, fire, or ambulance.

* Implements and monitors City policies and procedures; enforces aquatics regulations; cautions swimmers regarding unsafe swimming.

* Inspects and maintains swimming and pool equipment for functionality; prepares and submits requests for equipment, supplies, repairs to buildings and equipment, and grounds maintenance.

* Performs inspections of water; prepares reports on water condition and accidents.

* Participates in training sessions, including safety drills and other emergency procedures.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

* Principles and practices of leadership.

* Business administration practices.

* Cash handling policies and procedures.

* Organization and operation of the aquatics facility including maintenance and safety requirements.

* Operational characteristics of water rescue safety equipment and devices.

* Principles and techniques of lifeguarding, including lifesaving methods and procedures.

* First aid and adult and/or child CPR methods.

* City rules and regulations with respect to pool and patron safety methods.

* Principles and practices of recordkeeping.

* Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

* Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.

* English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.

* Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public and City staff.

Ability to:

* Plan and coordinate the work of assigned administrative staff.

* Effectively provide staff leadership and work direction.

* Ensure administrative operations are performed efficiently.

* Ensure facilities and equipment are maintained in a clean, safe, and secure manner.

* Interpret and implement aquatic center policies and practices.

* Work with children and adults in a…