Pool Manager

About the role

The City of Yuma seeks a qualified individual to provide a safe aquatic environment for patrons using municipal swimming pools. The position involves managing daily operations, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily operations of a municipal swimming pool
• Schedules pool activities such as parties, water athletics, swim lessons, and water safety instruction
• Controls pool operations to ensure safety and water quality
• Schedules pool activities such as parties, water athletics, swim lessons, and water safety instruction
• Monitors swimming and other pool activities to prevent accidents
• Rescues swimmers in danger of drowning and applies cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid
• Oversees cash transactions, reconciles cash drawers, and prepares written reports
• Maintains cleanliness and performs routine maintenance of the pool facilities
• Oversees cash transactions; reconciles cash drawers and bookkeeping records, and makes bank deposits
• Handles issues, inquiries, and complaints from patrons
• Supports the relationship between the City of Yuma and the general public

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Two years of Lifeguard and Swim Lesson Instructor experience
• At least 18 years of age
• Possession of a valid Arizona State Driver's License
• Possession of a current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certificate
• Possession of a current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer certificate
• Possession of a current Swim Lesson Instructor certification

Qualifications

• Knowledge of City policies and procedures
• Rules and regulations governing the safety of municipal aquatics facilities and equipment
• Lifesaving methods and procedures, including first aid, water rescue, and resuscitation measures
• Water safety, swimming and diving instructional and certification methods and techniques
• Recreational activities for children, adolescents, adults, senior citizens and/or special populations
• Principles of water chemistry, chlorination, and pH balancing
• Money handling and bookkeeping procedures and methods

Skills

• Decision making according to Department policies and procedures
• Understanding and interpreting recreation policies, regulations, and state and Federal laws
• Promoting a positive recreation environment and good personal behavior
• Teaching water safety, swimming and diving techniques
• Monitoring pool facility and guests for violations of rules and safety standards
• Effectively using emergency techniques for standard water approach, rescue and resuscitation
• Acting quickly and calmly in emergency situations and promoting safety standards

Benefits

• Social Security & Medicare
• Worker's Compensation
• Unemployment Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Holidays
• Smoke-Free Workplace

Pay

The rate of pay for this position is $17.3500 per hour.

Schedule

Varies based on job category selected.