Assistant Pool Manager; Seasonal

Overview

Sioux City Parks and Recreation Department is seeking ten enthusiastic and self-driven individuals to work as an Assistant Pool Manager this summer. Employees in this position are responsible for the total operation of their assigned aquatic facility. Must have reliable transportation to conduct City business. This position will work approximately 40 hours per week. Must be available to work nights, weekdays/weekends, and holidays.

Employment will be May 1, 2026 through August 25, 2026.

• Supervision of the lifeguarding staff;
• Respond to patron inquiries and concerns;
• Supervises the general care and cleaning of the facility and the maintenance and minor repair of equipment;
• Inspects the facility on a daily schedule and reports any unsafe conditions in equipment to the pool manager immediately;
• Maintains records, reports and information regarding hourly patron attendance, water chemistry, daily weather conditions and incidents or accidents;
• Plans and provides for the in-service training of the Lifeguard staff;
• Performs Lifeguard duties;
• Carries out additional duties as assigned by the pool manager;
• Responds to citizens  questions and concerns in a courteous and timely manner;
• Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the position as assigned by management;
• Regularly lifts up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 30 pounds;
• Expected to temporarily perform duties outside of normal classification in the event of a declared emergency.
• Assists persons in distress by application of safety techniques, resuscitation and First Aid administration;
• Assists with maintenance work on or around the swimming pool.

Must be 18 years old by employment start date. A minimum of one season (3 months) experience as a Lifeguard is required. Successful completion of American Red Cross Lifeguard certification is required prior to employment start date. A current WSI (Water Safety Instructor) certification is preferred. Supervisory experience is preferred.

Cognitive Demands,

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you, ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer), ability to see details at a distance, ability to identify and understand the speech of another person, ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Job Knowledge: Good knowledge of handling the public; ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines; ability to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication: Requires effective communication skills and the ability to provide assistance to customers (external and internal). Requires the ability to write and speak clearly, distinctly and effectively with fellow employees and the general public; read in English and compare similarities and differences between words and series of numbers; apply common sense understanding to the work process, procedures, programs and services;

and to provide and follow verbal and written instructions. Requires the ability to work as a member of a team in order to accomplish tasks; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public; and the ability to relate to minorities, women, and other protected classes in the community at all socioeconomic levels.

• Regularly lifts up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 30 pounds.
• Frequent walking, standing, swimming, and sitting on guard duty.
• Occasional lifting, pushing, pulling, and towing of weight through water of up to 30 lbs.
• Normal range of vision for frequent scanning of pool surface and normal range of hearing.

Ninety percent of the work is performed outside with varying weather conditions to very hot temperatures.

Must have reliable transportation to conduct City business.