Aquatics - Assistant Pool Manager - Sunrise Recreation and Park District

CLASS DEFINITION:
Incumbents in the Assistant Pool Manager classification assist with the maintenance and operation of an aquatic facility and the daily supervision of aquatic and customer service activities and staff at the facility; assist with the accounting of revenues received for admission to District aquatic facilities, instruction and program registrations, and merchandise sales; assist with the training and guidance of aquatics staff; maintain vigilance of the pool, water, deck and other areas of an aquatic facility to insure the safety of all pool visitors through enforcement of pool rules and regulations and during public swim, special events, swim lessons and other aquatics activities; perform swimming rescues, first aid and CPR as needed; create swim lesson plans, work with other Swim Instructors and assistants to facilitate and structure swimming classes; participate in and assists with aquatic in-service trainings; respond to other emergencies as they occur, activating the District's Emergency Action Plan and calling 911, as appropriate; serve as Pool Manager when he/she is absent; perform the duties of a Cashier and/or Lifeguard as needed; and perform related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Incumbents in the Assistant Pool Manager classification are part-time seasonal employees and may not advance to permanent status in any District job classification. Hours of work vary based on the staffing needs of the District. This classification is distinguished from the Senior Lifeguard by a greater level of responsibility, judgment and independence exercised in the performance of assigned duties. This classification is further distinguished from the Pool Manager who has the primary responsibility for the maintenance and safe operation of an aquatic facility and the planning, scheduling and supervision of all staff and aquatic activities at the facility.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:
The Assistant Pool Manager classification receives general supervision from the Recreation Services Manager and/or Senior Recreation Coordinator and direct supervision from the Aquatics Coordinator or a Pool Manager. Incumbents in this classification provide functional supervision to staff assigned to the aquatic facility, but full supervisory responsibility is exercised by the Pool Manager.

Education and Experience Guidelines:

Must be at least 17 years of age; possess a high school diploma or equivalent and have at least one year of experience equivalent to that of a Senior Lifeguard with the District.

Licenses/Certification Required:

- A current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certificate
- A current American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certificate
- A current American Red Cross First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22) certificate
- A current American Red Cross Administering Emergency Oxygen certificate
- A current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certificate
- A current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor and First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor certification is preferred