Outdoor Pool Coordinator

Castle Rock, CO; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipality in Colorado is seeking a Lifeguard Supervisor to oversee pool operations and direct lifeguard staff. Responsibilities include maintaining pool safety, creating schedules, and responding to emergencies. Candidates should have at least 1-2 years of relevant experience and hold necessary lifeguard certifications. This role emphasizes teamwork and effective communication, with the goal of providing exceptional service to the community.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in pool operation or lifeguarding.
• Must hold Starguard Elite certifications: WSI, Lifeguard, CPR.
• Ability to withstand varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to lifeguards and other staff.
• Monitor and maintain pool chemicals and operations.
• Respond to emergencies and perform life-saving techniques.

Skills

Ability to perform life-saving procedures

Knowledge of chemical supplies for pools

Basic math functions for cash management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Personal equipment (vehicle, cell phone)

Job description

Locations: Burgess Memorial Pool, 22 Gilbert St, Castle Rock, CO 80104, USA; Butterfield Crossing Pool, 3952 Butterfield Crossing Dr, Castle Rock, CO 80109, USA.

This posting will remain open continuously until filled.

The Town of Castle Rock ’s future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that make decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock’s identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork, cooperation, and quality communication. We strive to provide exceptional public service to our customers and encourage creativity and innovation. We welcome all that share those values to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction to Lifeguards, Assistant Coordinator, Head Lifeguards, Instructors and Cashiers to ensure safe and effective operations
• Participates in creating weekly staff schedules to ensure proper staff coverage. Determines when to reduce Lifeguard staffing due to low numbers of pool patrons. Monitors staff attendance and signs staff timesheets
• Monitors and maintains pool chemicals, temperature and pumps to ensure proper operation
• Performs opening and closing procedures. Closes the pool due to inclement weather or contamination
• Communicates with Recreation Center front desk staff to keep them informed of pool status
• Inspects pool area and locker rooms for security, cleanliness and safety. Oversees cleaning duties and any required maintenance
• Provides customer service and answers questions of patrons
• Responds to emergencies; performs emergency first aid and life-saving techniques
• Performs daily money count and signs off on cash accounting sheets
• Coordinates, promotes and organizes staffing for special pool events/functions
• Performs all duties of Assistant Coordinator
• May be required to perform emergency first aid and life-saving techniques
• Performs other duties as assigned or required

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: 1 to 2 years’ (1-2) experience that includes pool operation, lifeguarding/water safety

Licenses and/or Certifications Required:

• Must hold the following Starguard Elite certifications: Water Safety Instructor (WSI), Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/Professional Rescuer, AED and Administering Emergency Oxygen. CPO, AFO or equivalent required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to physically withstand exposure to varying weather conditions, chemicals, warm temperatures and other conditions found in the pool areas
• Knowledge of and ability to perform life-saving procedures
• Ability to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and advisory data to problem resolution. Advisory data includes Town of Castle Rock Personnel Guidelines, Parks and Recreation policies and procedures, Certified Pool Operators Manual, and lifeguarding manuals
• Knowledge of and skill in using chemical supplies to treat swimming pools
• Ability to perform basic math functions in managing cash receipts and performing pool chemical maintenance

Physical Demands

• Occasional physical work lifting no more than 10 pounds
• Occasional lifting, carrying, walking and standing
• Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate personal computer and office equipment
• Vision for reading, recording and interpreting information
• Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens
• Extended periods of time in the pool and pool area with exposure to temperature extremes, varying weather conditions, chemicals, water and other conditions found in the pool area

Equipment Used

• This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment

Must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check prior to commencing employment.

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