Pool Manager

Pool Manager

Requirements and Desired Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years in pool management or aquatic facility operations. Alternatively, proven experience in a supervisory or managerial role within a similar, recreational setting.
• Certifications: Current certifications in lifeguarding, CPR, first aid, and water safety instruction. Additional certifications in pool operations management (such as CPO or AFO) are highly desirable. OR the ability to attain all certifications within the first 30-60-90 days of employment with exceptional management experience.
• Skills: Strong supervision and organizational skills. Excellent communication and inter-personal abilities. Demonstrated ability to handle emergencies calmly and efficiently. Ability to solve problems. Proficiency in using pool management soft-ware and maintaining accurate records.
• Education: An Associate's Degree or bachelor's degree in Recreation Management, Sports Science, Physical Education, or a related field.
• Funding Solutions: Experience seeking grants or funding solutions for a community organization is a HUGE plus.
• Forward Thinking: Ability to think big and help the community forge a solution for long-term sustainability of pool facility in cooperation with the municipal government.
• Community Relations: Ability to work with other community organizations for a variety of situations.
• Must pass background check and drug screening (including THC)
• Possess a valid Driver's License, insurable driving record and ability to attain Oregon Driver's License if required

Job Duties/Essential Job Functions

• Supervise and effectively schedule pool operations staff.
• Ability to understand and follow a budget.
• Ability to problem solve questions, concerns or situations at the pool facility.
• Direct and supervise the collection of all fees; oversee daily records or receipts and de-posits in accordance with established policies.
• Maintain, evaluate and submit pertinent records in respect to daily patron admissions and revenue, sanitary water conditions (all pool pertinent chemicals); assist with water backwashing, pump room maintenance, accidents, rescues and assists in first aid.
• Develop and maintain ongoing in-service training for cashiers and lifeguards.
• Submit payroll timecards for all employees and track volunteer hours.
• Develop, promote and supervise a diversified aquatics program for all ages in accordance with community needs including but not limited to swimming lessons, aqua aerobics, lap swimming, open swim, special events.
• Plan, direct and supervise both the staff and volunteers in the conduct of instructional swimming programs and special events.
• Assume direct responsibility for the maintenance and the physical operation of the pool facility: including lighting, sanitation, assisting with filtration and over-all safety of the facility.
• Enforce all policies and procedures relating to part-time employees, patrons and safety regulations.
• Promote positive image of pool facility, City of Brookings, and SCCA.
• Demonstrate continuous efforts to improve operations, streamline work processes and work cooperatively to provide quality, seamless customer service.
• Oversee the safe and proper operation of assigned pool facility; ensure all facility rules and safety guidelines are followed by employees and patrons; report breaches of rules as necessary and expel swimmers/patrons, if necessary, for willful disobedience of pool rules
• Perform other tasks as assigned or needed.

Rate of Pay

• $52,000-$66,500 per year, depending on experience