<p>BRIEF DESCRIPTION: </p> <p>Under the general supervision of the Aquatics Supervisor, the Pool Manager is responsible for operating the aquatic facility and manage the lifeguards and swim instructors.</p> <p>DUTIES:</p> <ul> <li>Maintain a clean, safe and orderly facility. Inspect facility regularly and report any unsafe conditions/equipment to supervisor immediately. Enforce center and aquatic facility rules and regulations.  </li><li>Maintain thorough knowledge and administer pump room procedures including chemical readings, balancing and filtration to meet health codes.  </li><li>Maintains an active working knowledge of aquatics programs, trends, and needs. </li><li>Rescue swimmers in distress and respond to incidents around the entire aquatic facility immediately. Provide care to the best of your ability within the level of your training/qualifications.  </li><li>Plan, schedule, and assign work. Determine job priorities and assist with the coordination of staff assignments based on the needs.  </li><li>Train, supervise and evaluate lifeguards and swim instructors.  </li><li>Manage swim instructors during swim lessons. When necessary, instruct swimming lessons for participants of all ages and abilities.  </li><li>Provide general information on pool operations to guests and caution swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards.  </li><li>Maintain personal physical endurance and agility necessary to perform job functions.  </li><li>Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, including abiding to uniform requirements.  </li><li>Maintain professional communication with guests.  </li><li>Responsible for the full management of the aquatic facility in the absence of the Supervisor.  </li><li>Coordinates and submits information for the Department's seasonal brochure, website, and program and event fliers.  </li><li>Implement emergency actions plans for the Center.   </li><li>Completes, reviews and submits Incident, Injury, Accident, or other related reports to their supervisor.  </li><li>Complete additional duties assigned by supervisors.  </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:</p> <ul> <li>Certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. </li><li>Certified Howard County Pool Operator. </li><li>Certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. </li><li>Certified American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor. </li><li>Must be at least 19 years of age. </li><li>Pre-employment/employment testing of lifeguarding skills and knowledge (including but not limited to swim-tread-swim sequence totaling 200 yards, 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).  </li><li>Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.  </li><li>Ability to work as an individual and within the framework of a team.  </li></ul> <p>EXPERIENCE:</p> <ul> <li>Previous experience in lifeguarding and swim lesson instruction required.  </li><li>Pool management experience required. </li></ul> <p>RATE OF PAY:</p> <p>Contingent - Paraprofessional</p> <p>Salary commensurate with experience and employment commitment</p> <p>$20.00 - $26.00 per hour</p>