BBRC Full-Time Pool Manager

Lafayette; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lafayette seeks an Aquatics Operations Supervisor to oversee daily maintenance, safety, and staff across city indoor and outdoor pools. You will lead lifeguards, swim instructors, and seasonal staff; monitor water chemistry; complete daily operations reports; and mentor teams to deliver high‑quality programs.

The role requires flexibility for early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays, with a Sunday–Thursday schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR, and First Aid certifications required.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor and Water Safety Instructor within 12 months of hire.
• Aquatics Facility Operator desirable.
• Supervisory experience in aquatics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Staff and supervise lifeguards, swim instructors, seasonal staff, and operations personnel.
• Maintain safety by enforcing pool policies and conducting safety drills.
• Complete daily water chemistry logs and operational reports; manage inventory and supplies.
• Oversee maintenance of pool areas and equipment; coordinate facility openings/closings.
• Lead staff trainings and mentor junior staff toward program quality.

Skills

Staff scheduling

Lifeguard supervision

Pool maintenance

Safety training

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma

American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

CPR/First Aid

Job description

The schedule for this role will be:

Sunday-Thursday.

Sunday 7:30am-5:00pm

Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm

SUMMARY OR GENERAL PURPOSE:

Performs a variety of duties related to the operation and management of City indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities. Responsibilities include overseeing daily facility maintenance, ensuring the safety of all pool users, and providing general supervision and support to staff. Duties may involve teaching and supervising swimming lessons, completing daily operational reports, leading staff trainings, conducting basic pool maintenance, and scheduling, mentoring, and leading part time and seasonal staff.

This role requires flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:

• Effectively staff and support all aquatic areas by scheduling and assigning lifeguards, swim instructors, seasonal operations staff, and step into operational roles as needed to maintain coverage
• Responsible for taking action and addressing concerns in a proactive manner in order to avoid potential problems or larger incidents.
• Maintain a safe and well-regulated environment by conducting regular emergency drills, evaluating staff performance, perform safety and equipment checks, enforcing pool policies and patron conduct rules, and assisting with patron concerns and problem-solving.
• Complete and maintain a variety of reports, forms, files, and other records as required in an accurate and timely manner, i.e., daily records of water chemistry, attendance, maintenance, and cleaning.
• Conduct routine upkeep of pool areas and aquatic amenities, maintaining equipment and water chemistry to comply with state and local regulations.
• Conduct daily walk-through of facility to ensure appropriate appearance; document needed repairs and maintenance; maintain accurate inventory of first-aid, chemical, operating and program supplies; assist Recreation Coordinator with purchase of necessary equipment and supplies.
• Help prepare seasonal facilities for opening and closing, and assist with the oversight of summer operations, including concessions, guest services, and boat handling.
• Perform related work as required and assigned.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direct supervision of the Recreation Coordinator assigned to the Aquatics Division.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: General supervision of Head Guards, Lifeguards, Instructors, Operations staff, and Aides.

QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE: Pool mechanics, chemistry, and routine maintenance; swim instruction philosophies and methods for swimming instruction; lifeguarding methods and techniques; aquatic safety and accident prevention; principles and practices of supervision, training, and evaluation.

Skills: Preparing written reports and projects; in operation of equipment necessary to perform the functions of the job.

ABILITY: Analyze mechanical pool problems and make minor repairs; perform routine mechanical and chemical pool maintenance; identify and correct facility safety hazards; supervise, train, and evaluate subordinates; work under minimal supervision; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, and patrons; use good judgment and make sound decisions in stressful or emergency situations; deal tactfully with the public; accurately complete a variety of forms, logs and reports; work in a highly visible work environment; sufficient strength to make rescues and lift 50 lbs.

EVIDENCE OF QUALIFICATIONS:

TRAINING: High School Diploma or equivalent. Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR, and First Aid certifications are required. American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor, Water Safety Instructor obtained within 12 months of hire. Aquatics Facility Operator and Certified Pool Operator desirable.

EXPERIENCE: Previous supervisory experience in aquatics; previous pool maintenance experience, or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is primarily performed in a hot, humid environment and/or hot outdoor environment, with constant exposure to sun in the summer. May be required to work in chemically treated water for up to 4 hours per day. Must have hearing and sight sufficient to survey pool area and recognize distressed swimmers, dangerous situations, and hazards. Work requires the strength and stamina necessary to rescue distressed swimmers. Work involves problem-solving with an emphasis on pool chemistry and mechanical operations, customer and employee contact, instruction, and lifeguarding. Work requires pulling, pushing, reaching, use of fingers and hands, walking, standing, sitting, bending/stooping, twisting, and kneeling; occasionally requires heavy (50lbs and over) lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling and work with hazardous materials (e.g., testing reagents, sodium bicarbonate, calcium hypochlorite, muriatic acid, calcium chloride). Work requires the ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks with interruptions. Work involves stress in emergency and non-emergency situations; entails working alone and working closely with others; involves working flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

INDEPENDENCE OF ACTION:

Work is performed within authorized limits prescribed by the supervisor and/or policy. Exercises independent judgment in selecting and interpreting information, handling deviations from standard methods, and resolving problems. Finished work is reviewed for attainment of objectives and adherence to deadlines. The supervisor is available to assist in solving problems.

EQUIPMENT USED:

The ability to properly operate or use the following equipment is necessary for this position: Swimming pool pumps, boilers, filters, and related valve systems; chemical feed and monitory equipment; pool water testing equipment and kits; pool maintenance equipment including manual and automatic vacuum system and small tools; general pool deck equipment; telephone, cash registers, 10-key calculator, computer terminal.