Assistant Pool Director

Related Titles: Assistant Swimming Pool Manager; Assistant Swim Center Manager; Assistant Director of Aquatics; Assistant Aquatics Director; Assistant Director of Youth and Aquatics

Reports to: Pool Director

Supervises: Swimming Instructors, Lifeguards, Coaches

Classification: Full-Time Seasonal

Education and/or Experience

• Previous Lead Guard experience.
• Competitive swimming experience as either a coach or athlete preferred
• Lifeguard training and experience teaching swim lessons required
• Private club experience preferred

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

• Hospitality, service, and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Familiarity with pool chemistry, operation, and management.
• Supports pool safety programs and risk management.
• Employs only those methods and teaching techniques outlined and approved by the American Red Cross.
• Knowledge of and ability to manage emergency situations.

Job Summary (Essential Functions)

Full time, seasonal position that assists the Pool Director in the daily management of all pool and swim activities. Maintains a safe, clean, and appealing swim program and facilities for members, children, and guests. 

Job Tasks/Duties

• Supervises pool area, including changing facilities and guard facilities. Seeks to maintain a resort-like presentation of the pool and related facilities.
• Safeguards and ensures proper care of all pool equipment and furnishings.
• Assists in coordination and oversight of pool activities including events, swim team, lessons, and open swimming.
• Assists in the supervision of lifeguards, assistant coaches, and other pool personnel.
• Assists with mini camps for juniors.
• Provides swim lessons, group clinics, and other programs for members.
• Implements safety programs set forth by the Pool Director.
• Assists with collecting charges and fees for all swim-related activities.
• Interprets and enforces pool rules and regulations.
• Partners with the pool service team to ensure service and cleanliness standards are being met.
• Maintains visible presence during peak times of activity.
• Assists with maintaining all necessary records concerning pool attendance, pool chemistry, accident reports, lifeguard, and instructor schedules, etc.
• Adheres to all federal, state, and local laws regarding health, safety, and employment.
• Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the Pool Director.

Licenses and Special Requirements

• Must have current Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate.
• Red Cross progressive Swimming Instructor Certificate or comparable certification desired.
• American Red Cross Basic First Aid required, training on AED units and a current Red Cross CPR card.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Working conditions are often, hot, humid, slippery, and wet.
• Able to work in a busy, noisy environment.
• Able to tolerate the smell of chlorine and frequent exposure to cleaning agents.
• Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment, which is typical of this position.
• Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping and pulling.
• Frequent repetitive motions.
• Continuous standing and walking.