Pool Manager

Iowa Sports; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa Sports Management is seeking a Health Club Manager in New York, NY to oversee all club operations, staff coordination, and safety programs. You will manage scheduling, training, and daily activities, ensuring a clean, safe facility and effective communication with ISM leadership.

The role requires Lifeguard certification, strong customer service, and the ability to work flexible hours. You will report on activities, pool readings, and compliance to ISM guidelines.

Qualifications

• Available 24/7; subject to work odd hours (early mornings, late nights, weekends)
• Ability to interact professionally with patrons regarding concerns
• Stand for up to 35 hours per week and lift over 50 lbs
• Knowledge of pool chemical handling and safety regulations
• Current Lifeguard Certification required; managers may perform lifeguard duties

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean, and friendly pool environment.
• Manage and support club staff including planning, scheduling, training, evaluation; ensure staff coverage when manager is not present.
• Train staff on daily club procedures including emergency procedures, opening/closing routines, health inspection checks, and chemical readings.
• Ensure pool operation and chemicals comply with state and city health regulations; correct as needed.
• Maintain daily attendance and prepare periodic reports; communicate with supervisor and ISM staff.
• Keep a communication log and report progress and improvements to supervisor.

Skills

Staff management

Customer service

Communication

Problem-solving

Physical stamina

Education

Lifeguard Certification

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Legal Address - New York, NY 10001Salary Range: $24.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Essential Functions

Iowa Sports Management's Health Club Managers are responsible for managing, coordinating, and supervising all phases of operation including facility maintenance. He/she hires, schedules and supervises all staff. The Manager creates and implements the programming and activities schedule and if requested by ISM, responds on behalf of ISM to member communications. He/she communicates/liaises with any committees designated by ISM, and prepares and delivers daily, monthly and other periodic reports (e.g. activity, pool readings, financial, time sheets, etc.) as required by ISM.

Primary Tasks

• Responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and friendly environment in the facility and pool.
• Manage and support all club staff including planning, scheduling, training, evaluation, performance managers, etc., Assures staff works as assigned, including monitoring, checking in, etc even when Manager is not physically present at the club.
• Trains all staff on daily club procedures including but not limited to: emergency procedures, opening and closing routines, monitoring daily facility usage, completing incident logs, health inspection checklist, pool chemical readings, cleaning duties, and an hourly walkthrough protocol.
• Responsible for assuring all pool operation and chemicals are within state and city Department of Health regulations / standards, and makes necessary corrections, adjustments to chemicals, etc as needed.
• Daily attendance
• Must remain thoroughly apprised of ISM and client policies and procedures, and updates thereto.
• Constant communication with supervisor and other ISM office personnel, as needed.

Secondary Tasks

• A little service goes a long way; learn members' routines and habits - e.g.: if you know that the resident always uses a kickboard, take one out for them and train the staff to do the same.
• Ascertain needs for chemical supplies, office supplies, and maintenance lists / repairs and submit to supervisor for approval prior to submitting request to building management, as well as progress updates and completion of improvements.
• Maintain communication log book regarding staff assignments in addition to verbal direction to staff.

To learn more, visit www.iowasports.nyc

ISM is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

Qualifications Needed

• Available and reachable by staff and management 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Subject to work odd hours (early mornings, late nights, and / or weekends).
• Ability to interact professionally with patrons regarding concerns, problems, or any other significant issues.
• Depending on facility, ability to be on your feet for up to 35 hours per week and lift in excess of 50lbs.
• Have a working knowledge of swimming pool filter systems and be able to be in the presence of swimming pool chemicals such as chlorine, acid, etc.
• Strong problem-solving, resolution oriented and interpersonal skills
• Current Lifeguard Certification is required. Managers are expected to work as lifeguards at their assigned clubs and must be willing and able to perform all required lifeguard duties.