Assistant Pool Manager- Recreation & Parks

Salary

$16.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Location 

Ellicott City, MD

Job Type

Contingent

Job Number

Asst Pool Mgr 2018

Department

Recreation & Parks

Opening Date

02/27/2018

POSITION SUMMARY/CLASS DESCRIPTION

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Under general supervision of the Pool Manager and the Aquatics Supervisor, the Assistant Pool Manager is responsible for managing the operation of the aquatics facility and the lifeguards/swim instructors.

DUTIES:

1. Assist with the training, supervising and evaluating lifeguards/swim instructors.
2. Implement staff schedules, lifeguard rotation schedule and daily assignments.
3. Monitor activities, provide instructions and prevent accidents in the aquatics facility.
4. Respond appropriately to swimmers in danger of drowning and to all illness and injury accidents around the entire aquatics facility immediately and appropriately. This includes, but is not limited to performing Lifeguarding skills, First Aid, CPR, and other until arrival of emergency medical services.
5. Record and organize accurate records concerning attendance, accident/incident/injury reports, chlorine readings, and schedules.
6. Handle routine disciplinary issues and communicate with the Pool Manager and Aquatics Supervisor when necessary.
7. Maintain a clean, safe and orderly facility. Administer pump room procedures including chemical readings, balancing and filtration. Inspect facility regularly and report any unsafe conditions/equipment to supervisor or facilities manager immediately.
8. Assist with planning, attend and participate in all mandatory staff meetings and trainings.
9. Promote aquatic programs and center memberships.
10. Maintain open communication with guests, participants and/or participants parents, and other aquatics staff.
11. Set up and clean up the facility daily.
12. Operate and maintain the concession stand.
13. Enforce all aquatics facility rules, policies, and procedures.
14. Manage swim instructors during swim lessons. When necessary instruct swimming lessons for participants of all ages.
15. Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, including abiding to uniform requirements.
16. Assume full management responsibilities of the aquatics facility in the absence of the Pool Manager.
17. Complete additional duties assigned by supervisors.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: 

• Certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid and CPR/AED for the Lifeguard.
• Certified Howard County Pool Operator with thorough knowledge and application in the areas of pool sanitation, water chemistry and filtration.
• Pre-employment/employment testing of lifeguarding skills and knowledge (including but not limited to: swim 300 yards non-stop, ability to tread water for 2 minutes without hands, back-boarding skills, swim 20 yards pick up 10 pound brick off bottom and swim it back within 1 minute and 40 seconds, lifeguard written test).
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.  Good decision-maker.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to provide leadership, command the respect of aquatics staff and guests, and be able to delegate duties when needed.
• Ability to work as an individual and also within the framework of a team.
• Understand and abide by the Department's customer service standards.
• Understand and abide by the Department's cash handling procedures and the ability to do basic math.
• Maintain personal physical endurance and agility necessary to perform job functions.
• Must be at least 19 years old.
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification preferred.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor preferred.            

EXPERIENCE: 

• Must have previous experience as a Lifeguard.  
• Experience as an Assistant Pool Manager or Pool Manager preferred.

EDUCATION:   High school diploma; some college preferred.

RATE OF PAY:        Contingent – Paraprofessional

                                 Salary commensurate with experience

                                 $16.00 - $21.00 per hour

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

CLICK HERE TO APPLY:  You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted. 

Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.       

At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.  The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at  hripkin@howardcountymd.gov.  Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.