Pool Club Manager

POOL Club Manager

Middletown Sports Complex and Spark Day Camp

Seasonal

The Pool Manager reports directly to the General Manager (GM) of the Middletown Sports Complex (MSC). The Pool Manager is responsible for ensuring the health and safety of all patrons at the pools and the aquatics complex. The Pool Manager is also responsible for the scheduling and supervision of aquatics staff. The Pool Manager is knowledgeable in risk management strategies as well as best practices in water chemistry and compliant with all Board of Health safety standards.

Professionalism:

1. Apply and enforce all deck and pool rules while proactively addressing unsafe situations to maintain a safe environment.

2. Work in collaboration with the SPARK Day Camp Aquatics Director.

Responsibilities:

• In - Season: Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day Weekend. Monday – Friday 4-8pm and Saturday - Sunday 10am - 8pm
• Pre-Season: meetings and training – dates TBD
• Assist with the recruitment, hiring, and training of aquatics team members (Lifegurads, Water Safety Instructors, etc.).
• Training, scheduling, and direction of aquatics staff:
• Review and evaluate aquatics staff performance.
• Ensure staff follow internal policies and provide guidance for policy violations in a timely manner.
• Ensure all aquatics staff complete required safety training.
• Ensure lifeguards are in proper uniform, scanning the pool properly, rotating correctly and enforcing the rules fairly, in a positive manner.
• Update the lifeguard/aquatics manual with any new protocols and procedures.
• Maintain a log of all drills and trainings.
• Proper Facility Management
• Water chemistry, balance, and testing.
• Check all equipment & report any issues to the GM and Head of Maintenance.
• Vacuuming and Cleanliness of pools.
• Develop strategies to continually motivate staff and exceed agreed to goals.
• Outline aquatics staff training and expectations – continue throughout the season with weekly meetings, updates, and in-service training.
• Schedule lifeguard in-service training.
• Conduct rescue drill practice scenarios.
• Implement and manage a progressive swim lesson program:
• Implement Private Swim Lessons, Group Swim Lessons, Adaptive Aquatics.
• Instructor training and management.
• Organize pool space so all activities have enough room to function safely and effectively.
• Responds to patron requests, inquiries, concerns, and any issues in a timely and appropriate manner consistent with the expectations of all MSC positions.

Preparation and Emergency Response:

• Respond to emergencies according to the emergency action plan, activating Emergency Action Plan, and notifying administrative staff.
• Hold in-service training for aquatics staff; including emergency response practice scenarios.
• Maintain a high concentration level, observes the behaviors of all those within the pool area, and is focused on preventing dangerous activity.
• File an accurate incident report and if necessary, send it to legal.

Skills/ Knowledge:

The Pool Club Manager must be at least 21 years old and hold current certifications, as required by the NJ State Bathing Code: If any certifications are not current, there must be a plan to acquire them.

• Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
• NJ Pool Director Certification
• CPR/AED Lifeguarding and First Aid certification.
• WSI Certification, WSI(IT) preferred
• American Red Cross Instructor Certification a plus

Experience/ Education:

• At least 3 years aquatics management experience required.
• Considerable knowledge in planning, implementing, and organizing aquatics programs.

Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person