Pool Manager

Job Title:

Pool Manager

Department:
Parks, Recreation & Forestry

Supervisor:
Recreation Manager

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

Grade: E

Union Code:
None

Job Summary

The Pool Manager oversees the operations of the Brookings Hillcrest Aquatic Center to ensure a safe, clean, and well-maintained facility. This role involves supervising staff, scheduling, training, record-keeping, and enforcing facility policies. The Pool Manager is also responsible for assisting with janitorial duties as needed and maintaining a positive and professional environment.

Minimum Qualifications

* Minimum of 20 years of age

* Proven experience managing staff.

* Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications

* Proficiency in basic computer operations.

* Experience in scheduling and managing facilities.

* Background in aquatic operations or related fields.

Major Duties-(Essential Function)

* Assign tasks to staff members, particularly teens and young adults, while providing clear instructions and necessary supplies.

* Monitor pool activities, enforce rules, and respond to emergencies to ensure patron safety.

* Prepare and maintain staff schedules promptly and efficiently.

* Conduct staff meetings and in-service training sessions to uphold facility standards.

* Greet patrons, provide information, answer questions, and address concerns professionally.

* Report broken or missing equipment to the Recreation Manager and assist with routine cleaning and maintenance.

* Maintain accurate records, complete rescue reports within 24 hours of incidents, and operate computers and point-of-sale systems.

* Follow the Emergency Action Plan and remain alert to potential hazards.

Physical Demands/Work Environment (Essential Function)

* Physically perform all skills required of Pool Manager (walk, lift, sit, stand, kneel, reach, rotate, climb)

* Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment.

* Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.

* Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

* Vision requirements: close, distant, color, peripheral, and depth.

* Ability to work in an outdoor environment with exposure to heat, cold, wind, rain

Mental Complexity/Interpersonal Contacts (Essential Function)

* Ability to communicate verbally with children, adults, and co-workers

* Required to present a positive and professional image and appropriately represent the City of Brookings.

* Must ensure the safety of patrons by implementing safety protocols and responding to emergencies.

* Primarily works with others

Pre-employment Screening

Pre-employment screening may include, but are not limited to, the following: references, criminal background, credit history, drug and alcohol screening, medical history questionnaire, and pre-employment physical.