POOL MANAGER

Nampa, ID

City of Nampa
Pool Manager

Hiring Salary Range $14.20
Position Salary Range $14.20-$16.57

Department: RECCR
Job Status: Part-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Assigned Supervisor
Grade/Level: 13/$14.20
Amount of Travel Required: None
Job Type: Temporary/Seasonal
Class Code: 9464
Positions Supervised: Supervision is exercised over the Lifeguard, Instructor I, and Headguard.
Work Schedule: Must be able to work flexible and varied hours.
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POSITION SUMMARY
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Ensures patron safety within the vicinity of the pool facility and provides swimming instruction; performs other duties as required or assigned.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
The principal function of an employee in this class is to ensure patron safety within the pool center facility and provide swimming instruction when necessary. An employee in this classification must hold their Head Guard certification. In addition, the employee must maintain certifications in American Red Cross Lifeguard, WSI, CPR, and First Aid. An employee at this level is qualified to work as an Outdoor Pool Manager. To maintain this class status the employee must be available to teach swimming lessons and be scheduled as a manager when requested. The Outdoor Manager position is seasonal; the employee will be reassigned to the appropriate/lower classification once the Outdoor Swimming Pools close for the season. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of an assigned supervisor, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with the assigned supervisor, members of community service groups, other City employees, and the general public. The principal duties of this class are performed at a pool facility.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Supervises the work performance of employees in the class of Lifeguard, Lifeguard/Instructor I, and Head Guard.
• Provides swimming instruction to patrons, including demonstrating proper stroke technique and awareness, ensuring the safety of children and adults by watching for potential hazards and dangerous situations, and teaching water safety and pool rules.
• Maintains a clean and safe swimming facility, including clearing the pool deck of potentially dangerous objects and vacuuming the pool when necessary.
• Monitors the safety of the pool, including administering First-Aid and CPR when necessary, testing water quality and chemical balance, monitoring pool equipment, and performing minor maintenance repairs as required.
• Performs lifesaving and guarding duties, including assisting patrons in life-threatening situations, enforcing pool rules and regulations daily for the efficient and safe operation of the pool, providing active accident prevention, and monitoring patrons to make sure they are physically capable to be in the water.
• Maintains current certifications in all required areas and accepts responsibility for renewing certifications.
• Assumes responsibility for other duties as required or assigned.
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions.
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.

• ESSENTIAL RELATIONSHIP EXPECTATIONS

Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.

Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.

Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.

Is punctual and timely in meeting requirements of performance, including attendance standards and work deadlines.

Communicates information and state concerns in a clear and professional manner.

Respects the opinion of others and demonstrates a reasonable relationship with employees, supervisors, and others.

Accepts and performs in a timely and effective manner changes in work assignments and/or how work is performed.

• REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

Thorough knowledge of swimming and lifeguard saving techniques.
Thorough knowledge of basic First Aid and CPR.
Thorough knowledge of injury prevention and treatment.
Thorough knowledge of stabilization of victims with spinal cord injuries.

• SKILLS/ABILITIES

Ability to supervise, train and evaluate the work of others.
Ability to always remain calm and act in a professional manner.
Ability to differentiate between passive and active drowning victims.
Ability to patiently instruct individuals on pool and water safety.
Ability to use tact and discretion in dealing with the general public.
Ability to address uncooperative patrons.
Ability to swim 500 yards using a variety of swim strokes.
Ability to retrieve objects off the pool floor in a timely manner.
Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language and deal with a wide range of persons.
Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions, use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions, and prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations.

Integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.



POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Commitment to Safety - Understands, encourages, and carries out the principles of integrated safety management; complies with or oversees the compliance with safety policies and procedures; completes all required training; takes personal responsibility for safety.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Delegating Responsibility - Ability to allocate authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate people.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
  

Education:
High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required

Experience:
4 plus years of experience in Swimming Training/Instruction or Any combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Computer Skills:
Ability to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks and the ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.

Certifications & Licenses:
CPR Certification and First Aid Certification.
Lifeguard Certification by the American Red Cross.
Water Safety Instructor Certification.
Head Guard Certification.



PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)



Physical Demands
Stand F
Walk F
Sit F
Manually Manipulate O
Grasp F
Reach Outward F
Reach Above Shoulder O
Speak C
Climb F
Crawl O
Squat or Kneel O
Bend F

Lift/Carry
10 lbs or less F
11-20 lbs F
21-50 lbs F
51-100 lbs O
Over 100 lbs O

Push/Pull
12 lbs or less F
13-25 lbs O
26-40 lbs O
41-100 lbs O



WORK ENVIRONMENT
The principal duties of this class are performed at a pool facility.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

FINGER DEXTERITY: Sufficient finger or manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to operate a personal computer, telephone, and related equipment.

SPEECH: Sufficient clarity of speech or other communication ability with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to communicate effectively and convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.

HEARING: Sufficient clarity of hearing with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.

VISUAL ABILITIES: Sufficient visual acuity or other power of observation with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned; to make general observations of facilities and structures; to review a wide variety of materials in electronic or hard copy form and perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection).

PHYSICAL STRENGTH AND PERSONAL MOBILITY: Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which enables the employee to efficiently perform lifeguard duties as required and to effectively teach swimming lessons.
Medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up-to up to 20 lbs. of force frequently.
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The City has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the City reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the City may deem appropriate.