Roger Carter Assistant Pool Manager- Recreation & Parks

Howard County Government; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Howard County Government is seeking an Assistant Pool Manager to oversee the aquatic facility, supervise lifeguards and swim instructors, and maintain safety and health compliance.

The role involves directing daily operations, coordinating staff, and providing customer service to guests.

Qualifications

• Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR certification is required.
• Pre-employment testing for lifeguarding skills.
• Must be 19 years or older as of application date.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of the aquatic facility.
• Supervise lifeguards and swim instructors.
• Ensure safety rules, health codes, and incident reporting.
• Coordinate staff assignments and training.
• Provide information to guests on pool operations.

Skills

Lifeguard Certification

First Aid/CPR

Emergency response

Teamwork

Pool operations knowledge

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Some college preferred

Job description

***Must be at least 19 years old to apply.***

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

Under the general supervision of the Pool Manager and the Aquatics Supervisor, the Assistant Pool Manager is responsible for operating the aquatic facility and manage the lifeguards and swim instructors.

DUTIES:

1. Maintain a clean, safe and orderly facility. Inspect facility regularly and report any unsafe conditions/equipment to supervisor immediately. Enforce center and aquatic facility rules and regulations.
2. Be knowledgeable about pool operations and administer pump room procedures including chemical readings, balancing and filtration to meet health codes.
3. Rescue swimmers in distress and respond to incidents around the entire aquatic facility immediately. Provide care to the best of your ability within the level of your training/qualifications.
4. Assist in planning, scheduling and assigning work. Determine job priorities and assist with the coordination of staff assignments based on the needs.
5. Assist in training and evaluating lifeguards and swim instructors.
6. Manage swim instructors during swim lessons. When necessary, instruct swimming lessons for participants of all ages and abilities.
7. Work shifts as a Lifeguard and follow the expectations of the position.
8. Provide general information on pool operations to guests and caution swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards.
9. Maintain personal physical endurance and agility necessary to perform job functions.
10. Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, including abiding to uniform requirements.
11. Maintain professional communication with guests.

1. Responsible for the full management of the aquatic facility in the absence of the Supervisor.
2. Implement emergency actions plans for the Center.
3. Completes, reviews and submits Incident, Injury, Accident, or other related reports to their supervisor.
4. Participate in all mandatory staff meetings and trainings.
5. Complete additional duties assigned by supervisors.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• Certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.
• Certified Howard County Pool Operator.
• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Pre-employment/employment testing of lifeguarding skills and knowledge (including but not limited to swim-tread-swim sequence totaling 200 yards, ability to tread water for 2 minutes without hands, back-boarding skills, swim 20 yards - pick up 10-pound brick off bottom and swim it back within 1 minute and 40 seconds, lifeguard written test).
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to work as an individual and within the framework of a team.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma; some college preferred.

RATE OF PAY:

Contingent - Paraprofessional

Salary commensurate with experience

$16.00 - $21.00 per hour