Variable Pool Manager

City of Lakewood; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Cigna HDHP with HRA/HSA

Kaiser DHMO with HRA/HSA

Dental Delta Dental PPO

Job summary

City of Lakewood is seeking a Lifeguard Supervisor to oversee lifeguards and swim instructors, ensure patron safety, and manage facility operations. The role entails coordinating schedules, training, and audits while upholding city policies and safety protocols.

The position requires current Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification, potential LGI, and preferred AFO/CPO knowledge; expect 30–40 hour weeks with varying shifts, including weekends.

Qualifications

• One year of lifeguarding experience required.
• One-year supervisory experience preferred.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification.
• Lifeguard Instructor Certification (LGI) preferred.
• AFO or CPO certification or strong pool chemistry knowledge is ideal.
• Experience with DigiQuatics and CivicRec software.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lifeguards and swim instructors; provide training and audits.
• Ensure patron safety across the pool facility.
• Schedule lifeguards and head guards to staffing standards.
• Maintain pool chemistry and safety logs in DigiQuatics.
• Ensure compliance with city pool rules and policies.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Training

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

DigiQuatics

CivicRec

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.

HIRING RATE: $24.00/hour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion.
• Employees must be able to perform the essential duties of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Supervises, directs, and evaluates the work efforts of variable lifeguards as well as providing training, conducting in-service, and audits with supervisory staff.
• Responsible for the safety of all patrons in the entire pool/facility area.
• Responsible for scheduling of lifeguards and head guards to the standards of the aquatics facility and maintain appropriate staffing levels.
• May Instruct a variety of swim lesson classes and other duties as assigned.
• Ensures all City policies, pool rules, and regulations regarding the operation of the pool are adhered to and enforced by staff.
• Operates and maintains the pool chemistry.
• Troubleshoot basic pool chemistry and equipment issues.
• Ensures cleanliness of the pool, locker rooms, staff areas, and all the other areas within the pool facility.
• Makes sure pool chemistry and attendance logs are correctly entered into DigiQuatics.
• Works a variety of days/hours based on the location needs, including early mornings, midday, nights, and weekends.
• Requires regular and prompt attendance.
• This position works at least 30 hours per week up to a maximum of 40 hours.
• Seasonal set up and shutdown of outdoor aquatic facilities.

Reporting Relationships

• Supervision Received: Receives general supervision from the Aquatics Coordinator and supplementary direction from the Aquatics Supervisor.
• Supervision Exercised: Provides supervision to headguards, lifeguards and swim instructors.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to deal effectively with participants and the public in a positive way.
• Ability to positively interact with teammates, the public and all city staff.
• Ability to supervise and support staff through effective communication, mentorship, and teamwork, while reinforcing trust, respect, and a shared commitment to high performance.
• Ability to employ effective instructional methods and lifeguarding techniques, as well as the ability to model those techniques to team members.
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of swimming pool machinery and equipment.
• A good working knowledge of the use and applications of swimming pool chemicals is preferred.
• Background check required.
• Technological Skills: Experience with DigiQuatics and CivicRec software programs.
• Ability to operate Microsoft Office Suite to include, Outlook, Word and Excel.

Education and Experience

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience: One year of lifeguarding experience is required.
• One-year supervisory experience preferred.
• Swim lessons experience preferred.

Certification/Licenses/Specialized Training

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification
• Lifeguard Instructor Certification (LGI) is preferred.
• Ideal candidates would have an Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) or Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification or a strong knowledge of pool chemistry.

Pay Range $15.16-$57.58

About Lakewood

Lakewood is full of possibilities for businesses, residents and visitors with innovative approaches, community collaboration, a strong financial foundation and healthy local economy. The city serves as a gateway to outdoor adventures while also providing a 10-minute commute to the heart of the metropolitan area. Much of Lakewood’s charm derives from neighborhoods as varied as horse properties, live/work units for artists, urban-style lofts and traditional homes. Lakewood has dedicated one-quarter of the land in the city to parks and open space, providing for a healthy, active lifestyle. The city also provides a comprehensive array of services, and we are home to global and national companies while also having a robust array of small businesses. We’re an All-America City connected to the metro area with the latest technology and multiple transportation options.

Accommodation Statement

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Benefits

• Medical Cigna HDHP with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Kaiser Permanente DHMO with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental Delta Dental PPO plus Premier Plan
• Vision Vision Service Plan (VSP)
• Life Insurance Employees are covered for 1.5 times their annual base salary in life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment, up to a maximum of $500,000 (the minimum benefit is $50,000). The city pays the cost of this coverage.
• Pension Our pension fund is a social security replacement, money purchase plan. Mandatory employee contribution is 11% of gross base salary; city contribution is 13% of gross base salary.
• Sick Leave Full-time employees earn 8 hours per month. Part-time employees earn 6 hours per month.
• Vacation Full-time employees with less than five years of service earn 8 hours per month. Part-time employees with less than five years of service earn 6 hours per month.
• City Holidays Holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Deferred Compensation
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Injury Leave
• Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Military Leave
• Jury Duty
• Tuition Assistance
• Credit Union Recreation Facilities Employees are eligible for free general admission into the city’s recreation centers, swimming pools and Bear Creek Lake Park.
• Wellness Programs
• Value-Added Benefits