Pool Manager - Seasonal

Are you a passionate and motivated leader with a love for the water? Join our dynamic Parks & Recreation Team as a Seasonal Pool Manager and take the lead in creating a safe and enjoyable aquatic environment for our community! We are seeking a responsible and motivated leader who is passionate about outdoor teamwork and promoting water safety. In this role, you'll oversee daily operations at the City of Bastrop pool facility, supervise our dedicated lifeguard and customer service staff, and ensure everyone has a fantastic experience throughout the summer.

Under the general direction of the Director of Parks & Recreation, you'll be responsible for the overall daily operation, administration and supervision of the facility. This includes ensuring a safe and clean environment, managing budgets, overseeing programming, maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations, and delivering exceptional customer service. If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of community members and enjoy the excitement of working in a vibrant environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required.

Operations & Facility Management:

• Oversee daily pool operations, including opening and closing procedures.
• Ensure facility cleanliness, safety, and proper maintenance.
• Inspect pool and surrounding area for general maintenance needs and assign necessary duties to staff.
• Ensure highest water quality, sanitary conditions and optimum pool performance.
• Conduct water chemical testing to monitor, maintain, and document water quality to ensure compliance with state and local health regulations.
• Coordinate routine maintenance and repairs with Parks & Recreation staff or contractors.
• Maintains adequate inventory by ordering all necessary chemicals, supplies and equipment.
• Compile and submit operating reports which include daily receipts, attendance, and accident and emergency rescue reports.

• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise lifeguards and customer service staff.
• Ensure staff productivity and quality standards.
• Implement and enforce staff policies and procedures.
• Maintain employee records, attendance, training, disciplinary, and other personnel actions.
• Conduct regular staff meetings and in-services.
• Ensure proper lifeguard coverage at all times.

• Enforce all pool and aquatic facility rules and regulations.
• Act to immediately resolve emergency situations as required.
• Conducts periodic emergency drills.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal health and safety standards.
• Respond to emergencies and complete incident/accident reports.
• Maintain required certifications and ensure staff certifications remain current.
• Take appropriate actions including suspension from the pool when necessary for patrons who flagrantly disobey rules.

• Assist in preparing and managing the annual operating budget.
• Monitor revenues and expenditures.
• Oversee cash handling procedures and daily deposits in accordance with established cash handling procedures.
• Track facility attendance and program participation.

• Responsible for pool schedule and effective use of aquatic facility.
• Develop, coordinate and supervise aquatic programs such as swimming lessons, water aerobics.
• Supervises, coordinates, and occasionally conducts special events activities within pool area.
• Conduct and coordinate all activities within pool area.
• Remain available for all special events.
• Address patron concerns and provide high quality customer service. .
• Direct and assist staff in explaining rules and operating procedures to pool users.

• Maintain accurate records and reports.
• Prepare end-of-season reports and operational summaries.
• Attend department and municipal meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must be available to work holidays, weekends, or after hours for special events, or meetings as required.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.
• Time scheduled off should be managed so as to not interfere with the ability to accomplish tasks, including special projects and assignments.
• Dependable transportation to ensure the ability to meet assigned work schedule.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age by start date.
• Must pass pre-employment screening and swim tests.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Management, Physical Education, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in aquatics or pool management.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

• Current Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid certifications for the professional rescuer required, or ability to obtain such by pool opening date.
• Certified Pool Operator or Aquatic Facility Operator certification preferred but not required.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• General pool safety practices and procedures, current techniques of emergency action protocols for lifeguarding, first aid, and CPR.
• Current Federal, State and Local laws, codes and regulations of pool operations preferred.
• Knowledge of pool chemistry and filtration systems.

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and rapport with employees, volunteers, supervisors, Parks and Recreation Director, and the general public.
• Learn equipment and supply use and care.
• Follow established rules, guidelines.
• Obtain First Aid and CPR/AED certification.
• Handle requests, inquiries and complaints in a cooperative and constructive manner.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Work outdoors and under a variety of weather conditions and irregular hours.
• Visual and auditory sensory perception.
• Excellent swimming skills to include rescue techniques.
• During rescue operations or training, it will be required to lift, carry, pull and/or push a person, with assistance if needed.
• Frequent sitting, standing or walking for extended periods of time.
• Constant alert and careful viewing of pool.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional strenuous physical activity, including carrying, pulling, pushing, dragging, and holding up to 30 pounds. of furniture/equipment.
• Exposure to large crowds and noises are possible.
• Some tasks require exposure to strong and/or toxic chemicals.

The City of Bastrop is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO) and values diversity in its workforce. As an EEO employer, the City provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.