Assistant Pool Manager

Do you love lifeguarding and want to take your leadership skills to a higher level? Apply to be one of our Assistant Pool Managers this summer! Assistant Pool Managers assist our Pool Manager in the day-to-day oversight of the aquatics program, activities, and staff while exercising a high degree of independent judgement. With four pools spread between two different locations, they are integral in maintaining safe swimming conditions and helping to ensure competent swim instruction.

** Important Dates **

Application Deadline:
Monday, April 17, 2023 at 10:00 am

Tentative Interview Date:
Monday, April 24, 2023

Mandatory Orientation Date (New and Returning Staff):
Monday, June 12, 2023

Mandatory In-Service Training Dates (New and Returning Staff):
June 12 – 16, 2023 

*Information on certification classes can be found here and here. More classes will be added as they become available throughout the county. The City of Paso Robles will also be offering Red Cross classes on April 10-12, 2023 and April 13-15, 2023. Space is limited.    

Assistant Pool Managers assist with the supervision and training of seasonal aquatics staff; ensure a safe environment for the public and staff; help build and lead the aquatics team; and lead in-service skills and swim lesson instruction training; perform lifeguard duties. Other duties may include:

• Monitor, supervise and direct the day-to-day activities at City aquatics facilities and the actions of staff
• Manage pool operations in the absence of the Pool Manager
• Assist in the preparation of written performance evaluations and assist with any counseling or disciplinary procedures
• Maintain a high level of customer service to the public and positive relations with the staff
• Respond to customer complaints and prepare written incident/accident reports
• Assist in leading staff meetings and trainings
• Professionally enforce facility rules regarding use of the pool, locker rooms and general area
• Assist swim instructors in teaching swimming lessons as needed
• Safeguard and rescue swimmers in danger of drowning and administer first aid and emergency care when needed
• Prepare schedules of aquatics staff
• Assist with general facility maintenance and cleanliness
• Perform basic clerical duties such as taking telephone calls, creating reports, filing and preparing documents
• Assist with collecting payment, cashiering and counting money
• Perform other duties as assigned

Assistant Pool Managers must be able to work varied schedules, which may include split shifts.

Knowledge of:

• Lifeguarding safety policies, water hazards, lifesaving techniques and first aid
• Aquatics instruction theory and practices, including swim lessons and children's programs
• Supervisory methods, training, and evaluation techniques
• Municipal pool policies, regulations, and procedures
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations
• Office/administrative practices including record keeping, filing, and the operation of basic office equipment
• Business math, proper English usage, and methods of report writing
• Techniques, materials, equipment, and supplies used in the aquatics program
• Safe work practices and regulations

Skill in:

• Planning, scheduling, assigning, supervising, and evaluating the work of staff
• Handling emergency and counseling/disciplinary situations
• Coordinating routine maintenance of the facilities
• Maintaining positive public and employee relations
• Coordinating and scheduling the aquatics programs
• Conducting advanced level swim lessons
• Following and enforcing safety rules
• Understanding and following oral and written instructions
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing
• Performing detailed support work accurately, independently, and against deadlines
• Prioritizing work and handling a variety of activities simultaneously
• Composing correspondence, reports, and forms, from brief instructions
• Overseeing groups of program/facility users
• Properly interpreting, and making recommendations in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies
• Exercising independent judgment and using initiative within established guidelines while fulfilling responsibilities
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be equivalent to graduation from high school, and 2 years of experience in area related to work assigned, or 2 seasons as a lifeguard.
 
Licenses and Certifications:
 
Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record. 

Proof of current American Red Cross Lifeguard and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification must be provided by no later than your scheduled interview date. If you are unable to attach documentation to your application, please e-mail certifications to Jobs@PRCity.com, or contact Human Resources at 805-227-7234. 

Special Requirements:
 
Must be at least 15 years of age on or before the last day of your Red Cross Certification class.

Physical Demands:
 
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer; close vision and the ability to adjust focus; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Must possess the strength and stamina to perform lifeguarding duties, such as swim, tread water, and retrieve/lift heavy swimmers; stamina to sit and/or stand for long periods of time, exert moderate physical effort in maneuvering facility or aquatic equipment, typically involving some combination of running, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling.
 
Working Conditions:

Incumbents are exposed to a variety of weather conditions and are required to tolerate very hot and very cold temperatures, work on uneven and/or slippery surfaces, exposed to the sun and water, and may be exposed to blood or bodily fluids while rendering first aid and CPR.

All new and returning candidates must submit an application by Monday, April 17, 2023 at 10:00 am. Proof of current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, First Aid, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer certifications must be provided either with your application or by no later than your scheduled interview date. This is a confidential recruitment and will be handled accordingly throughout the various stages of the process. Candidates should be aware that references will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established.
 
Applications received by the filing date will be reviewed for accuracy, completeness, and job-related qualifications.  A limited number of persons whose applications clearly demonstrate they most closely meet the requirements may be invited to participate in the selection process, which may be any combination of written, oral, and/or performance exams. All statements made in the application materials are subject to verification. False statements will be cause for disqualification or discharge.
 
Appointment is subject to successfully passing a pre-employment physical, background, and criminal history check. Before starting work, applicants must present documentation of their identity, authorization to work in the United States and a DMV driving record. The City of Paso Robles participates in E-Verify (more information can be found at www.PRCity.com/HR). 
 
The email address you provide on the City application will be the primary means of communication the City will use to contact you regarding your application and this recruitment. If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources at (805) 227-7234, or by email at Jobs@PRCity.com.
 

Salary : $22 - $25