Pool Manager - Recreation Leader

Under the supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, the Pool Manager position includes the following duties:

• Assists the Recreation Supervisor in the daily operations of the aquatic facilities.
• Provides direct supervision of Lifeguard, Head Lifeguard, Guest Service, Swim Instructors, and Concessions Staff
• Ensures exceptional safety standards are maintained.
• Oversees 5-15 seasonal staff at a given time during daily operations Pool Managers are required to be available starting in early May for training and pool set-up. The pools are open mid-May through Labor Day weekend. Pool Manager staff are expected to be available throughout the entire season unless otherwise noted at hiring.
• Assists the Recreation Supervisor and Aquatic Coordinators in planning, organizing, and coordinating a community aquatics facility including, but not limited to providing a safe environment for staff and patrons, ensuring exceptional customer service, chemical control and application, water quality and balancing, and pump and filtration monitoring.
• Provide leadership and direction to seasonal staff through direction, training, scheduling, and evaluation.
• Manage the daily operations of the aquatic facility including but not limited to opening and closing procedures, facility cleanliness, and ensure proper staffing placement and performance.
• Ensures staff are educated on and adhere to city and facility policies and rules.
• Maintains the inventory of supplies and equipment in connection with the operation of the pool; assists Recreation Supervisor and Aquatics Coordinators in duties necessary for the proper upkeep and maintenance of the pool and pool grounds.
• Leads and maintains the promotion of excellent customer service standards at all levels of operations.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other agencies, and the public.
• Execute the training of Head Guards throughout the season.
• Provides program leadership by overseeing the implementation and performance of aquatic programs including but not limited to: Swim Team and Swimming Lessons. Assists in Lifeguard audits and evaluations of skills.
• Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required
  
  

Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. A typical way to qualify is a High School Diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of pool experience. Minimum age of 18 years.

• Licensure or Certification Requirements: Current American Red Cross Lifeguard and Administering Emergency Oxygen or nationally recognized certificate, or the ability to obtain before employment required.Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor Certification or the ability to obtain before employment required.Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Management Certification or the ability to obtain before employment required.Current ServSafe Person-in-Charge Certification or ability to obtain before employment required.Valid and current Ohio driver's license with an acceptable driver's abstract to meet criteria for insurability established by the City of Gahanna.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and services and make recommendations on the modification of existing programs.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety in all aquatics operations, always adhering to industry standards.
• Maintains the facility in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Attend and assist in facilitating all required pre-and in-service training.
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned by the Recreation Supervisor
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of

• Basic recreation principles
• Water Safety & Emergency procedures
• Foodservice regulations
• Positive relationship building and communication.
• Management and supervisory principles and practices.
• All computer applications and hardware related to the performance of the essential functions of the job, including recreation reservation and activity software.
  
  

Skill in

• Performing and executing lifeguarding and CPR techniques to the standard of the American Red Cross
• Cash handling and procedures.
• Conflict resolution
• Working with different age populations
• Time management
  
  

Ability to: (Mental and Physical Abilities)

• Work independently, while being able to lead and supervise others and meet deadlines.
• Adhere to regulations, policies, and procedures required by the State of Ohio, Franklin County Board of Health, the City of Gahanna, and all other regulatory/governing bodies.
• Enforce safety regulations and emergency procedures.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions from Aquatics Coordinators and Recreation Supervisor
  
  

Working Conditions

• The employee is subject to inside and outside environment conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, and atmospheric conditions.
• This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires swimming, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions.