Pool Manager - Recreation Leader

Under the supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, the Pool Manager position includes the following duties:

• Assists the Recreation Supervisor in the daily operations of the aquatic facilities.
• Provides direct supervision of Lifeguard, Head Lifeguard, Guest Service, Swim Instructors, and Concessions Staff
• Ensures exceptional safety standards are maintained.
• Oversees 5-15 seasonal staff at a given time during daily operations Pool Managers are required to be available starting in early May for training and pool set-up. The pools are open mid-May through Labor Day weekend. Pool Manager staff are expected to be available throughout the entire season unless otherwise noted at hiring.

• Assists the Recreation Supervisor and Aquatic Coordinators in planning, organizing, and coordinating a community aquatics facility including, but not limited to providing a safe environment for staff and patrons, ensuring exceptional customer service, chemical control and application, water quality and balancing, and pump and filtration monitoring.
• Provide leadership and direction to seasonal staff through direction, training, scheduling, and evaluation.
• Manage the daily operations of the aquatic facility including but not limited to opening and closing procedures, facility cleanliness, and ensure proper staffing placement and performance.
• Ensures staff are educated on and adhere to city and facility policies and rules.
• Maintains the inventory of supplies and equipment in connection with the operation of the pool; assists Recreation Supervisor and Aquatics Coordinators in duties necessary for the proper upkeep and maintenance of the pool and pool grounds.
• Leads and maintains the promotion of excellent customer service standards at all levels of operations.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other agencies, and the public.
• Execute the training of Head Guards throughout the season.
• Provides program leadership by overseeing the implementation and performance of aquatic programs including but not limited to:
  Swim Team and Swimming Lessons. Assists in Lifeguard audits and evaluations of skills.
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  ** Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required**

Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. A typical way to qualify is a High School Diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of pool experience. Minimum age of 18 years.

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard and Administering Emergency Oxygen certificate, or the ability to obtain before employment required.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor Certification or the ability to obtain before employment required.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Management Certification or the ability to obtain before employment required.
• Current Serv Safe Person-in-Charge Certification or ability to obtain before employment required.
• Valid and current Ohio driver’s license with an acceptable driver’s abstract to meet criteria for insurability established by the City of Gahanna.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and services and make recommendations on the modification of existing programs.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety in all aquatics operations, always adhering to industry standards.
• Maintains the facility in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Attend and assist in facilitating all required pre-and in-service training.
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned by the Recreation Supervisor

• Basic recreation principles
• Water Safety & Emergency procedures
• Food service regulations
• Positive relationship building and communication.
• Management and supervisory principles and practices.
• All computer applications and hardware related to the performance of the essential functions of the job, including recreation reservation and activity software.

• Performing and executing lifeguarding and CPR techniques to the standard of the American Red Cross
• Cash handling and procedures.
• Conflict resolution
• Working with different age populations
• Time…