Pool Manager

Greenbeltmd; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A local aquatic and fitness center is seeking a Pool Manager to oversee staff, ensure water quality, and maintain a safe swimming environment. The ideal candidate will be a certified Lifeguard with at least one year of swimming pool management experience. Strong organizational and leadership skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively, are essential. This role is for individuals who are energetic and motivated to create a positive atmosphere for patrons.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18, preferred 21 or older.
• One year’s experience in swimming pool management.
• Three years’ lifeguarding experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise facilities and lifeguard staff.
• Enforce swimming pool rules and regulations.
• Maintain water quality in accordance with health codes.
• Conduct checks on facility and equipment.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of the facility.
• Instruct personnel to provide courteous, helpful service to patrons.
• Oversee cashier opening/closing procedures and daily logs.
• Oversee conduct and discipline of patrons and staff; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Energy and motivation

Education

Prince George’s County Pool Operator’s License

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training

First Aid certification

CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification

Automated External Defibrillation (AED) certification

Job description

JOB SUMMARY AND DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE WORK

The Pool Manager is responsible for supervision activities, monitoring staff, and managing water chemistry at the Greenbelt Aquatic & Fitness Center to ensure a safe and high-quality swimming environment. The Pool Manager must also be a certified Lifeguard, bringing strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills, along with energy and motivation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential function. Take precautions and preventive actions to ensure lifeguards are on duty whenever the pool is in use.

• Provide adequate facility supervision.
• Enforce established swimming pool rules and regulations appropriately.
• Maintain pool and spa water quality in accordance with health code regulations.
• Conduct facility and mechanical equipment checks before opening and closing.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary facility.
• Enforce uniform requirements and standards of personal appearance.
• Instruct personnel to provide courteous, helpful, and informative service to patrons.
• Supervise cashier opening and closing procedures.
• Keep a daily log of questions, problems, and situations for reference by other managers and full-time staff.
• Oversee conduct and discipline of patrons and personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience:

• Minimum age 18 (preferred 21 or older).
• Prince George’s County Pool Operator’s License.
• Current certifications in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and Automated External Defibrillation (AED).
• One year’s knowledge and experience of swimming pool management and supervisor skills and three years’ lifeguarding experience.

NOTE: This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.