Summary

The Pool Manager is responsible for the safety of the patrons, enforcing pool rules, assisting with facility maintenance, and assisting the Recreation/Aquatic Coordinator with the operation of the city pools to fulfill the purpose and mission of the Aquatics Program.

Essential Duties & Required Qualifications

• Must have reliable transportation.
• Assist the Recreation/Aquatic Coordinator with supervision of lifeguard staff.
• Coordinate & Schedule Lifeguards and Aquatic Attendants accordingly.
• Manage cash handling procedures.
• Assist Recreation/Aquatic Coordinator in hiring procedures.
• Assist Recreation/Aquatic Coordinator with aquatic events.
• Prevent accidents and minimizes or eliminates hazardous situations.
• Recognize and respond accurately to all emergency situations performs appropriate water rescues.
• Communicate with Recreation/Aquatic Coordinator the need for additional assistance or equipment.
• Assists & conduct in-service training of Aquatics staff under supervision of Recreation/Aquatic Coordinator.
• Observe and enforce all rules and regulations of the facility pertaining to both staff and patrons. Educate the staff and patrons and informs them of the purpose of and the need for rules and regulations.
• Assist in planning, implementing, and enforcing staff rotation. Prepare and maintain appropriate activity reports, logs, and chemical testing.
• Perform adjustments to the chemical and filtration systems at the pool as trained and authorized by the Recreation/Aquatic Coordinator.
• Performs various pool maintenance functions such as but not limited to, back-washing, cleaning baskets and filters, vacuuming pool, policing pool and pump room areas, etc.
• Responsible for handling questions, concerns, and resolving complaints & problems from patrons, contract instructors, lifeguards, and Aquatic Attendants.
• Present and maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, including wearing appropriate uniform or attire and exhibiting respect and enthusiasm as duties and responsibilities are carried out.
• Knowledge and competency in American Red Cross Lifeguarding standards as well as facility specific emergency procedures for the Leander Aquatics Department.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Minimum age of 17 years old by May 1st of the current year
• Graduation from standard senior high school or it's equivalent
• A minimum of one season (10 weeks) of full-time or equivalent part-time lifeguard experience 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must hold valid American Red Cross Lifeguarding with First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certifications

 
Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Preferably hold valid American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor Certification (LGI)
• A minimum of 6 weeks of experience with youth sports
• A minimum of 6 weeks of experience with facility operations 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must have good knowledge of pool safety and first aid.
• Must be available to work irregular hours and at various intervals, including weekends, holidays and evening hours.
• Must be able to work well with people of all ages and dispositions as well as be an effective leader.
• Ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner.
• Knowledge of philosophy, objectives and requirements to provide safe recreational and work environments.
• Ability to function effectively under direct supervision and to develop effective working relationships with fellow employees and the public.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to receive direction and to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Exhibit professional work habits including reliability, dependability, creativity, and demonstration of enthusiasm for the job.

Condition of Employment
The City of Leander will conduct an education and employment verification, local and national criminal history records search on all candidates.

Equipment, Machines, Tools and Work Aids:  
Pool safety equipment, pool chemical testing and basic maintenance.

Physical Demands:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell.   The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push, pull, drag up to 75 pounds.   Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Working Conditions:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.