Pool Manager

Under direction of the Parks and Recreation Manager, performs a variety of duties related to the overall operations of the aquatic facility, programs, and its assigned temporary employees.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conduct self in professional manner.
• Hire, train and supervise Assistant Pool Managers, lifeguards, cashiers and swim instructors.
• Lead pre-season and weekly in-service training sessions.
• Ensure patron and staff safety during all hours of operation by overseeing the safe and proper operation of pool; ensure pool rules and safety guidelines are followed; maintain order with disruptive patrons and exercise crowd control where warranted; and refer escalated issues to supervisor or proper authorities.
• Schedule employees.
• Plan, schedule and oversee all aquatic programs.
• Responsible for facility cleanliness and maintenance.
• Purchase supplies.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other city employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform customer service that results in satisfied customers.
• Assist with all Parks and Recreation programs, as assigned.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and up-to-date records and reports.
• Appropriately respond when the facility’s Emergency Action Plan is activated.
• Promote and enforce water safety procedures; effect swimming rescues; render first aid and CPR as required.
• Review payroll records for supervised employees for accuracy.
• Build and maintain positive working relationship with co-workers, other City workers as appropriate and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a minimum of two seasons experience as a head lifeguard with the city of Nevada City or similar position.

• Must possess a current Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certificate.
• Must possess First Aid Certificate.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification.
• Other training will be provided by the city that may include American Red Cross lifeguard, Title 22 first aid and/or administering emergency oxygen training.

• Philosophy, objectives, and requirements of a community-based aquatics program.
• Versed in all of the latest safety standards and information related to aquatics.
• Versed in all the program and operational information related to the Nevada City Pool and other parks and recreation programs.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand operations and observe safety rules; walk; swim with proficiency and endurance; render life-saving measures; interpret policies and procedures; explain operations and problem solve issues for the public and with staff; be versed in all the latest safety standards and information related to aquatics.

• Able to function effectively under direct supervision and to receive direction and follow written and oral instructions.
• Demonstrate leadership abilities and conduct self in a professional manner.
• Train, lead and supervise staff and volunteers effectively.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize to complete by the assigned deadline or in a timely manner.
• Have good communication, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to communicate tactfully with customers who may be difficult and give corrective feedback to staff and inform the Parks and Recreation Manager of any incidents, concerns or needs.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to remain calm in emergency situations.
• Able to balance a cash drawer.
• Take responsibility for all situations/occurrences that take place at the aquatics facility.
• Have a desire to create and supervise quality aquatics programs.
• Perform Assistant Pool Manager, Head Lifeguard, Lifeguard, Cashier and Swim Instructor duties as needed.
• Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and in temperatures 100° or higher.

• Perform CPR for at least 15 minutes.
• Perform first aid.
• Perform rescue skills as demonstrated in the American Red Cross Lifeguard Manual.
• Swim
  500 yards and tread water for two (2) minutes.
• Working with children and the public.