CITY OF OVERLAND PARK - POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE:

Pool Manager - Outdoor

REPORTS TO:

Supervisor, Aquatics (216)

DEPARTMENT:

Parks and Recreation Services

DIVISION:

Aquatics 5400

JOB NO:

172

BAND/LEVEL:

VARIABLE - Grade 5

FLSA STATUS:

Non-Exempt

FT/PT/SEASONAL:

Seasonal

JOB SUMMARY STATEMENT: Responsible for daily operation of the indoor pool at the community center. Supervises staff, operates and maintains pool and equipment per City policies and procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Supervises daily operation and maintenance of City pool and equipment from pool opening to closing. Checks equipment for proper working order. Takes and tests water samples before opening and once per hour after opening. Adds chemicals to pool to maintain proper, safe and healthy swimming conditions. Checks chlorinator and acid pumps for proper operation. Backwashes filters. Orders supplies for daily operations. Oversees swimming lessons.

2. Supervises pool staff and insures proper staffing levels.

3. Balances cash receipts to recorded sales at the end of the day.

4. Records daily attendance in proper forms.

5. Completes daily reports and submits them to City Hall.

6. Takes money to the bank at the end of the day.

7. Employee must work the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks.

8. Employee must be available (especially during regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with subordinates, supervisors, customers, vendors, and any other persons or organizations with whom interaction is required to accomplish work and employer goals.

9. Employee must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance, including, but not limited to: attendance standards and work deadlines, beginning and ending assignments on time, and scheduled work breaks (where applicable).

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & SPECIAL LICENSE(S)/CERTIFICATIONS:

Completion of at least 2 years of college or additional equivalent experience.

EXPERIENCE:

Three years experience as a lifeguard and/or some management experience.

SKILLS:

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Basic math skills.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to read and comprehend city, state and federal policies and procedures.

Ability to exhibit diplomacy and judgment when dealing with city employees and the general public.

Ability to train and guide others.

Ability to work in hectic environment with many interruptions.

Ability to analyze complex problems and recommend possible solutions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

 Ability to make and receive phone calls.

Ability to communicate to pool patrons in a professional manner.

Ability to operate pool equipment and machinery.

Ability to operate cash register.

Ability to lift 50+ pounds and transport 50+ feet.

SEE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS BELOW FOR ADDITIONAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (Direct & Indirect):

Direct:

1. Senior Lifeguards

2. Lifeguards

3. Cashiers