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City of Stockton, CA POOL MANAGER (Part-Time) in City of Stockton, California
POOL MANAGER (Part-Time)
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POOL MANAGER (Part-Time)
Salary
$21.84 - $26.81 Hourly
Location
City of Stockton, CA
Job Type
Part-Time (19 1/2 Hours per Week)
Job Number
0224-06736
Department
Community Services
Division
Recreation (3630 - Rec)
Opening Date
02/16/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
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DEFINITION
OPEN OPPORTUNITY
HOURLY SALARY RANGE:
$21.84 - $26.84
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
TENTATIVE INTERVIEW DATE: To be determined
Under general supervision, plans, leads, assigns, schedules, and participates in the work of staff responsible for performing aquatics duties at the City’s aquatics facilities. Assists with the day-to-day aquatic’s operations, ensures that facilities are prepared and maintained for public use, and provides administrative support in the delivery of aquatics programs. Monitors activities in the water, pool, decks, and ancillary areas of City aquatics facilities to ensure the safety of patrons; explains and enforces aquatics policies, regulations, and rules; performs rescues and administers first aid, CPR, and AED as needed; and performs related work as required.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is the senior-level classification in the Aquatics series responsible for assisting the Recreation Coordinator in planning, overseeing, and directing the operations, services, staff, and activities of various aquatics areas. Incumbents may also participate in operational activities, such as lifeguarding and class instruction. Performance requires ability to work independently with initiative and discretion within established guidelines. Incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines, and methods to deliver services. Work is reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements. This classification is distinguished from the Assistant Pool Manager by the assignment of more complex tasks requiring a greater level of technical and specialized knowledge and a higher degree of independent judgment, including serving in a lead capacity over lower-level staff.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES (Illustrative Only)
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Plans, leads, assigns, directs, and participates in the work of staff responsible for performing lifeguard duties at the City’s aquatics facilities; assigns lifeguard staff to daily rotation schedules, ensuring proper coverage at all times.
Receives and responds to questions, concerns, and complaints from patrons; determines issues and resolves or refers to Recreation Coordinator or Recreation Supervisor as appropriate.
Leads training sessions, including safety drills and other emergency procedures; ensures that aquatics staff attend required trainings and maintains related records.
Oversees daily operations in the absence of the Recreation Coordinator.
Provides aquatic safety and supervision for patrons; monitors activities in the water, pool decks, and ancillary areas of City aquatics facilities to prevent accidents and to ensure the safety and well-being of patrons.
Implements and monitors City policies and procedures; enforces aquatics regulations; cautions patrons regarding unsafe activities.
Performs the work of lower-level staff, including, but not limited to, all required lifeguard-training skills and class instruction as needed.
Monitors facility use; responsible for opening, closing, and securing the facility, including setting and disarming alarm systems; checking equipment and placing in the proper location; performing pool chemistry testing; covers and uncovers the pool; sets or removes lane lines; powers up and turns off electrical equipment and computers; ensures pool area is cleared prior to closing facility.
Inspects and maintains swimming and pool equipment for functionality; ensures proper placement and availability in the pool area; recommends maintenance and repair as needed.
Maintains records of participation and completes required reports.
Performs routine administrative duties including answering phone calls, counter reception, cash handling, and participant registration.
Gives direction to swim instructors in planning and organizing class teaching outlines, methods, and goals that support the general teaching outlines provided by the American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program.
May be required to organize and direct activities of assigned students to provide a high level of quality instruction to all students in the absence of a swim instructor.
Ensures that all aquatics program participants have completed necessary paperwork and waivers, are attending classes regularly, receive appropriate certificates/awards and maintain course records at the end of the session.
Assists with City special events as needed.
Represents the City with dignity, integrity, and the spirit of cooperation in all relations with staff and the public.
Fosters an environment that embraces integrity, service, inclusion, and collaboration.
Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
Performs related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
Possession of a high school diploma or GED (or a current high school student) and at least one (1) season of experience at an Assistant Pool Manager level.
Other Requirements:
Must be at least 18 years old of age.
Must possess a current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification including First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22), Administering Emergency Oxygen, Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto-Injector, Blood borne Pathogens and Asthma Inhaler Training.
Must possess a current American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification.
Must possess a current American Red Cross Lifeguard Management Certification.
Must possess a current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification.
An American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer Certification is highly desirable.
Knowledge of:
Principles of leadership in an aquatics environment;
Principles and techniques of lifeguarding, including lifesaving methods and procedures;
Organization and operation of the aquatics facilities, including maintenance, occupational hazards, and standard safety practices;
Operational characteristics of water rescue safety equipment and devices;
Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work;
Relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures;
Safe work practices; and
Principles and practices of excellent customer service.
Skill in:
Working efficiently within the parameters of an established Emergency Action Plan;
Understanding and maintaining the organization and operation of the City's aquatics facilities;
Learning, monitoring, and enforcing City's regulations, policies, and procedures;
Reacting to and handling water rescue and medical emergencies in a safe and effective manner;
Administering first aid, CPR, and AED as needed;
Exiting from a pool/attraction at any point without the use of ladders, steps, or a zero-depth exit;
Surface diving, feet-first or head-first, to the bottom of the pool to retrieve a 10-pound object.
Using appropriate safe work practices and equipment;
Keeping basic written records of work performed and assist with training;
Understanding and carrying out oral and written instructions and prioritize workload to meet deadlines;
Reading, writing, and comprehending the English language at a level necessary for effective job performance exercising correct English usage, vocabulary, spelling, grammar and punctuation;
Communicating effectively, tactfully and positively in both oral and written form;
Operating and using modern office equipment and technology, including computers and applicable software;
Utilizing appropriate safety procedures and practices for assigned duties;
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; and
Contributing effectively to the accomplishments of City goals, objectives, and activities.
Physical/Mental Abilities:
Mobility – Frequent sitting, walking, bending, and twisting; occasional squatting, climbing, kneeling, and crawling;
Lifting and Carrying – Occasional lifting and carrying of 100 lbs.; heights and weights may vary depending on rescue and size of guest needing assistance;
Vision – Ability to read fine print, read and see computer screens, and read and produce printed material and information;
Dexterity – Occasional simple grasping, power grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling, and reaching; repetitive hand use required;
Hearing/Talking – Ability to detect specific noises, proper equipment operation, and understand what people are saying in normal conversation and frequently over noise and in outside environments;
Special Requirements – Frequently works days and weekends; occasionally works nights; must maintain required certifications to operate as a Pool Manager;
Emotional/Psychological – Ability to concentrate, make decisions, work with the public, exercise sound judgment, handle stressful situations, and work alone;
Environmental Conditions – Occasional to frequent exposure to noise; occasional to moderate risk of exposure to hazardous materials; work in outdoor conditions with frequent exposure to sun, to bio-hazards and around equipment and machinery;
Working Conditions – Varies among programs; may work in an office environment, in an aquatic pool setting with slippery floors, and/or outdoors, where conditions could be primarily loud; and
Mental – Ability to understand, remember, and communicate routine information, understand complex problems, collaborate, and explore alternative solutions.
This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.