Manager on Duty, Aquatics

Responsible for the on-site supervision of the aquatic facility, pool maintenance, staff relations, public contact, shift reports, lifeguard training, and auditing. May work both at an indoor and outdoor pool locations.

All team members are expected to adhere to the organizational values of ACTION! (Accountability, Change, Teamwork, Integrity, Opportunity, Now!) and are responsible for contributing to the achievements of the organization and department. Team members are expected to continue to grow professionally and to apply learning in their job setting.

• Primarily responsible for on-deck supervision of the aquatic facilities, assigned staff, and guests.

• Oversee assigned shifts to include assigning work tasks for Lifeguards I & II and monitoring progress,coach and train team members on performance of work, life saving techniques, and water safety principles.

• Ensure city policies, pool rules, and regulations regarding the operation of the pool are adhered to and enforced by the team members.

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of the public.

• Complete and maintain a variety of reports, forms, files, and other records as required in an accurate and timely manner, i.e., daily records of water chemistry, attendance, maintenance, cleaning, lifeguard audits and training, incident reports, rescue reports, shift reports, and employee coaching forms.

• Operate and maintain the pool and equipment; conduct daily walk-through of facility to ensure appropriate appearance; document needed repairs and maintenance; maintainaccurate inventory of first aid, chemical, operating, and program supplies.

• Perform as a lifeguard or swim instructor as necessary.

• When scheduled at the outdoor pool, the MOD will complete all cash reports and deposits from the concession stand and uphold cash handling requirements.The Manager on Duty works in absence of Head Lifeguards, Specialists, Coordinators, and Supervisors and must be available to work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

• Other duties assigned as appropriate by the position.

Training

High School Diploma or equivalent; two (2) years college preferred. Current StarGuard ELITE Lifeguard certification or equivalent required at the time of application. Selected candidates will be provided StarGuard ELITE Lifeguard Training at no cost.StarGuard ELITE Supervisor and Starfish Aquatics Institute Swim Instructor required within 12 months of hire.

Experience

Minimum of two (2) years or seasons of experience in aquaticsor any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Working Conditions/Physical and Mental Effort

Work is primarily performed in a hot, humid environment and/or hot outdoor environment, with constant exposure to sun in the summer.?May be required to work in chemically treated water.?Must have hearing and sight sufficient to survey pool area and recognize distressed swimmers, dangerous situations and hazards.?Work requires strength and stamina necessary to rescue distressed swimmers. Work involves problem solving with an emphasis on pool chemistry and mechanical operations daily, customer and employee contact, instruction and lifeguard duties. Work requires pulling, pushing, reaching, use of fingers and hands, walking, standing, sitting, bending/stooping, twisting and kneeling; occasionally requires lifting more than 50 lbs., carrying, pushing and pulling and work with hazardous materials. Work requires ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks with interruptions and involves stress in emergency/non-emergency situations; entails working alone and working closely with others; involves flexible hours.

Equipment Used

The ability to properly operate or use the following equipment is necessary for this position: pumps, boilers, filters, and related valve systems; chemical feed and control systems; pool water testing equipment and kits; pool maintenance equipment including manual and automatic vacuum systems, hydro washers and small tools; general pool deck equipment; telephone, cash registers, computer terminal.

It is the policy of the City of Wheat Ridge not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or municipal law unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification. The City of Wheat Ridge will consider reasonable accommodations for employment to qualified applicants upon request to the Human Resources Office.