Assistant Pool Manager

City of Sacramento; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community as an Assistant Pool Manager, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring the safety and enjoyment of swimmers at a local aquatic facility. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead and supervise staff, conduct swimming lessons, and maintain the facility's operations. Ideal candidates will possess strong lifeguarding skills, knowledge of CPR and First Aid, and a passion for aquatic programs. Work in a dynamic environment that values teamwork and community engagement while making a positive impact on the lives of others. If you're ready to dive into a rewarding role, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in lifeguarding and aquatic facility operations.
• Knowledge of CPR, First Aid, and swimming rescue techniques.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and maintain safety at the aquatic facility.
• Train and evaluate lower-level staff and oversee aquatic programs.

Skills

Lifeguarding techniques

Swimming proficiency

Supervision and training

First Aid and CPR

Aquatic program oversight

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

NON-CAREER PART TIME/SEASONAL

Assistant Pool Managers assist in overseeing all operations at an assigned aquatic facility. They must have the ability to swim with proficiency and endurance, possess knowledge of current preventive lifeguard techniques including CPR, First Aid, and water rescues. Assistant Pool Managers will be held responsible for all staff and programs at their assigned facility.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate is knowledgeable and excels in the following areas:

• Performing maintenance tasks.
• Supervising, training, and evaluating lower level staff.
• Overseeing aquatics programs such as swim lessons, recreational swim, swim team, lap swim, aquacise, Jr. Lifeguard, and pool rentals.

To assist in the oversight of an assigned aquatic facility by working with the Pool Manager in scheduling and supervising subordinate employees, maintaining the building, grounds, and equipment, and developing aquatic programs; to supervise the pool, water, decks, and ancillary areas of an aquatic facility.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED

Direct supervision is provided by a higher-level position. Responsibilities include the direct and indirect supervision of lower-level aquatic personnel.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform related duties as needed.

• Ensure constant surveillance as assigned to safeguard swimmers from drowning and other accidents.
• Take appropriate action to prevent dangerous situations and accidents.
• Rescue and resuscitate drowning persons.
• Rescue and aid persons affected by life threatening injuries.
• Enforce facility rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Render care in the latest American Red Cross techniques in water safety, lifeguarding, first aid, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (C.P.R.) to persons in need of assistance.
• Maintain all required reports and records.
• Assist in accounting of all monies collected.
• Maintain records of employees' work time.
• Assist in the supervision, evaluation, assignment, and training of assigned personnel.
• Write and prepare lesson plans; Assist in the planning, organizing, and promotion of aquatic classes and programs.
• May instruct water oriented classes such as swim lesson, swim team, junior guard, and water aerobics.
• Assist in the maintenance of aquatic facility including its building, grounds, and equipment.
• Act as Pool Manager in their absence.
• Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed may necessarily be performed by each individual holding this classification.

Knowledge of:

• Current and preventative lifeguarding techniques.
• Swimming rescue techniques, C.P.R., and first aid.
• Rules and regulations of an aquatic facility.
• Swimming pool maintenance and the chemicals, equipment, and techniques used to meet State and County Department of Health standards.
• Principles and practices of supervision.
• Aquatic instruction programs.

Ability to:

• Swim with proficiency and endurance.
• Prevent accidents and effect rescues.
• Plan, direct, and supervise the work of others.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with other employees and the public.
• Perform swimming rescues, C.P.R., and first aid.
• Instruct students in a variety of aquatic oriented skill level classes.
• Interpret policies and procedures.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Prepare, read, and write various reports.
• Organize and instruct swimming and water safety classes.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Two seasons or 2.5 months of experience at an aquatic facility as a lifeguard.

PROOF OF EDUCATION

Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Age: Must be 18 years of age by time of appointment.

Certifications: Possession of a current course completion certificate as required by current Federal, State, and Local law:

• Completion of American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aide/CPR and AED certification.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instruction Certification preferred.

PROOF OF CERTIFICATION

Proof of the required certificate and/or license should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

Assessments: If considered for appointment, candidates must:

• Pass a physical, criminal background check, and drug test.
• Pass a tuberculosis screening test.

Training: This position is designated as a Mandatory Reporter; completion of Mandatory Reporter training is required within two weeks of appointment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK CONDITIONS:

The conditions herein are typically required of an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Physical Requirements: Must have the ability to walk, start, and stop frequently; run and swim frequently; perform simple and power grasping; verbal and hearing skills to effectively communicate with participants and staff; visual acuity to read and record documents and make observations. Must be able to spend prolonged periods of time in pool water; must maintain the physical ability required to pass American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.

Environmental Conditions: Work may be performed outdoors with exposure to heat, often over 100 degrees, sun, noise, dust, and pollens and pool chemicals; intermittently, lift, carry or move equipment of 20 pounds or less.

Work Conditions: This position requires work to be performed various hours including early morning, day, evenings, and weekends.

Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

1. Application: (Pass/Fail) – All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.

• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:

• If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the Work Experience section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).

• If see resume is noted in the Work Experience section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the Work Experience section.

• Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment.

• Proof of certification and/or license should be submitted online with your application. Proof of certification and/or license will be required at time of appointment.

• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.

• Supplemental documents such as resume, cover letter, and proof of education are highly preferred and recommended at the time of application submission. Documents should be submitted to the City of Sacramento Employment Office as attachment(s) via online with the employment application or emailed to [e-mail]. If submitting via email, please include your name and Job # 009119-25-YPCE on your documents.

2. Supplemental Questionnaire: (Pass/Fail) – In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, all applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire to the City of Sacramento Employment Office by the final filing deadline;

• Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaire will not be accepted.

• Incomplete supplemental questionnaire will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed.

• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire.

3. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail) - All applications received by the final filing deadline will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.

4. Hiring Interview: Those candidates determined to be the MOST QUALIFIED will be invited to participate in an interview process coordinated by the hiring department. There will be no eligible list established, as positions will be seasonal and/or part-time. A hiring interview is not guaranteed.

5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass LiveScan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

QUESTIONS:

For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:

• Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.

• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Application Support at 855-524-5627.

• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment;

• Send an email to [e-mail]; or

• Call the Human Resources Department at [phone].