Pool Manager

Job Summary

Under immediate supervision of the Recreation Coordinator, this employee is responsible for planning daily maintenance schedules of all swimming pools for the City of Phenix City. This employee will also be responsible for the supervision and scheduling of all lifeguards to ensure overall safety of swimming pool patrons and lifeguards.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statement of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned and expected aside from those set forth below to address operational needs and changing operational practices.

• Keeps all swimming pools in proper and safe operating condition to include correct chemical balances
• Scheduling of all lifeguards
• Supervision of all lifeguards and concessionaires working at Phenix City pools
• Ensures that pool facility rules are followed by patrons to include addressing patron complaints
• Ensures that pool facilities are appropriately opened and closed each day to include facility clean up

Qualifications

Education & Experience Guidelines
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be:

Education/Training
High School Diploma/GED

Experience
Prior supervisory experience in a recreation environment preferred

Licenses or Certifications Required
CPR certification required
Advanced Life Saving Water Safety certification preferred

The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required in order to successfully perform the assigned duties of the position:

Knowledge of:

• Supervisory and safety practices needed to keep work running efficiently
• Basic mechanics of pool pumps, chemicals, etc.

Ability to:

• Work independently of direct supervision
• Resolve complaints in a professional manner
• Effectively interact with individuals of various races, education levels and social groups
• Track/balance incoming monies based on pool admittance fees and/or other purchases
• Work flexible hours

Physical Demands & Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations needed to perform the essential duties of this position.

Environment: Work will primarily be in an outdoor setting with exposure to extreme heat and inclement weather conditions

Physical Demands: See accompanying page for details

Key Working Relationship: Lifeguards, Pool Patrons, Recreation Coordinator, Concessionaires

Applications for this position will be accepted until a pool of 20 applications is received or the position is filled, whichever comes first. Current city employees wishing to apply should send Internal Job Application provided by the Human Resources Department to the HR Director by the deadline stated. (A courtesy copy will be sent to the employee’s department head.)

Applications can be found online (download an application) or picked up at the City of Phenix City Human Resources Department:
1103 Broad Street
Phenix City, AL 36867
Ph: 334 448-2706

Applications are available for pick up and drop off on Mondays from 2 to 5 p.m., Eastern Time, and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., Eastern Time. You may also email your completed application with the required supporting documents.