POOL MANAGER

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Pool Manager to fill one (1) vacancy in the Aquatics Division of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

• Plan, schedule, and instruct swim and safety classes; ensure compliance with American Red Cross guidelines.
• Supervise daily pool operations pursuant to Division policies and procedures; maintain records on activities and operations.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on facilities and equipment, including monitoring chemical balance in pools, and related functions.
• Supervise the daily activities and swim teaching techniques of pool lifeguards; provide additional training, as necessary, to ensure proper safety precautions.
• Observe swimmers in the pool and the surrounding area; provide emergency assistance, as necessary.
• Perform emergency rescues; perform lifesaving and First Aid techniques, including mouth-to-mask resuscitation.
• Enforce facility policies, rules, and regulations for ensuring adherence to proper safety standards.
• Perform a variety of custodial functions around the pool area; vacuum pool, scrub tiles and hose down deck; maintain washrooms and showers.
• Prepare financial, attendance, and program reports.
• Serve as a customer service liaison to the general public and City staff; assist in registering pool patrons and promoting publicity materials.
• Remove hazards from pool area; maintain safe environment.
• Assist in planning and conducting community events, general programs, and facility rentals; set up and take down tables, chairs, and equipment for classes, activities, events, and meetings.
• Provide basic facility maintenance.
• Receive and process payments; input data into the computer; operate the cash register; compute change and issue receipts.

High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED). Completion of college level coursework is highly desirable as well as the possession of current Instructor’s Certificates for Lifeguard, Standard First Aid or Basic Life Support Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Levels A-E (issued by the American Heart Association).

At least two pool seasons (a minimum of six months) of full-time lifeguard/teaching experience.

• Minimum age 18 years.
• Possession of a current Water Safety Instructor’s Certificate within six (6) months from hire date.
• Possession of a current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate (which includes first aid).
• Possession of a current American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer Certificate or American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate.

• Current Water Safety Instructor’s Certificate

• Completed Employment Application
• Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
• Current Lifeguard Certificates (must be scanned and attached to the online application).

For directions on attaching a document to an on‑line application, or general information on completing your on‑line application, :
Application Guide.

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self‑schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self‑scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job‑related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

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