Assistant Pool Manager

Under the supervision of the Pool Manager this position assists in the oversight of the aquatic facility by working with the Pool Manager in scheduling and supervising employees, maintaining the facility, equipment and aquatic programs.

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

• Conduct self in professional manner.
• Give effective directions to lifeguards, cashiers, and swim instructors.
• Responsible for Pool Manager’s duties in his/her absence.
• Assists Pool Manager when required and performs lifeguards, cashier or other similar duties when needed.
• Assists with conducting in-service training sessions.
• Prepares and maintains accurate and up-to-date records and reports.
• 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.
• Ensure facility cleanliness and maintenance.
• Perform customer service that results in satisfied customers.
• 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.
• Build and maintain positive working relationship with co-workers, other City workers as appropriate and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Assist with all Parks and Recreation programs and perform other related duties as assigned.

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

• Must possess a current Lifeguarding Certificate with CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.
• American Red Cross First Aid 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 Poll 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.

• Demonstrate leadership abilities and conduct self in a professional manner.
• Balance a cash drawer.
• Lead and supervise staff and volunteers effectively.
• Able to function effectively under direct supervision and to receive direction and follow written and oral instructions.
• 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 Pool 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.
• Take responsibility for all situations/occurrences that take place at the aquatic facility while on duty as Assistant Pool Manager.
• Have a desire to create and supervise quality aquatics programs.
• Perform 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.