Outdoor Pool Manager PT - JCC Greater Boston

JCC Greater Boston is seeking an experienced and dedicated Outdoor Pool Manager to oversee the daily operation and management of our outdoor pool facilities. As the Outdoor Pool Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and enjoyment of all pool patrons, supervising the pool staff, and maintaining a clean and well-maintained pool area. This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant community center and make a positive impact on the lives of our members.

JCC Greater Boston is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston’s core values — Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation — which resonate with many who do not identify as Jewish

This position will pay $22 - $27/hr. as a starting salary. The salary offered will ultimately be determined by the hours the employee will work, the scope of the position, the candidate’s relevant experience, and internal equity. This position will start in mid-May or mid-June and run through Labor Day. This is a part-time, seasonal position; This position will start in mid-May or mid-June and run through Labor Day.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and train lifeguards and other pool staff
• Oversee the implementation of safety procedures and emergency protocols
• Maintain a safe and clean pool environment, including regular testing of water quality and chemical balance
• Schedule and coordinate swim lessons, pool rentals, and other pool programs
• Respond to member inquiries and address any concerns or issues
• Manage pool equipment and supplies, including ordering and inventory
• Collaborate with other departments and staff to ensure a positive member experience
• Assist with special events and activities as needed

If you have a passion for aquatics and are looking for an opportunity to lead and inspire a team while providing a safe and enjoyable pool experience for our members, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join the JCC Greater Boston team.

Requirements

• Valid American Red Cross Lifeguard and CPR/AED certified or able to become certified within 14 days of hire.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience managing a pool or aquatic facility

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC’s discretion to meet minimum criteria.

Skills and Abilities

• At least one year of Aquatics Industry experience (preferred).
• Is cheerful, modeling a “can do” approach
• Has strong teamwork & relationship building skills, the ability to multitask, and the ability to manage situations effectively and diplomatically
• Has personal discipline and role modeling (e.g. high standards, punctuality, taking initiative)
• Has computer skills: Word, Excel, Email, Google Docs
• Is able to mentor staff members, especially junior team members
• Has a desire and skills to maintain good working relationships with staff members, maintenance personnel, administrative personnel, and pool patrons
• Is able to see what is needed and take action proactively
• Has an attitude that strives to meet JCC goals and objectives 

• Excellent leadership and supervisory skills

• Strong knowledge of pool operations, safety protocols, and water quality management
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to handle and resolve conflicts in a professional manner
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Physical Requirements:

Is able to:

 Cognitive

• See, hear, and cognitively recognize situations requiring lifeguarding services
• Make safety-related decisions
• Communicate with community members and coworkers in person effectively, over email, and on the phone
• Read, write, understand, and speak English

Physical

• Work in a high-temperature and high-humidity environment for extended periods
• Vision requirements include the ability to read routine and technical documents, use a computer, and answer a telephone
• Stand, walk, sit, stoop, and kneel frequently

• Maintain an appropriate level of fitness in order to complete all job-related tasks, including the ability to swim distances and dive to pool depths, as determined by testing/certification authorities, and to lift 150 pounds or heavier weights with assistance and/or the use of proper equipment

ADA Statement: Individuals must possess these criteria for knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation and using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Organization Information

JCC Greater Boston is a nonprofit organization with roots in earlier Settlement Houses and Young Men's Hebrew Associations; JCC Greater Boston today offers a wide range of services and program activities throughout the Greater Boston region (~50,000 individuals annually in 98 communities). The organization provides a variety of programs and services to children and adults in the Greater Boston Jewish community including preschools, day camps, a regional model of Jewish family engagement, a fully equipped fitness and aquatic center, arts and culture classes, performances, lectures, and Jewish holiday celebrations.

Our vision is to create a vibrant and evolving Jewish community where everyone belongs. Our mission is to be at the heart of that community by:

• creating a thriving community that nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships
• welcoming a growing and increasingly diverse set of individuals and families from all over Greater Boston
• supporting the building of unique identities rooted in Jewish values and deeper connections to Jewish life
• nourishing minds, bodies, and spirits through dynamic, innovative, and accessible experiences, and expanding engagement by partnering closely with other organizations to ensure the continuing vitality of our community as a whole

JCC Greater Boston takes the welfare and safety of staff, children, and program participants very seriously. On an ongoing basis, we align our operating procedures with guidance from the CDC and the state. In response to current local public health situations, our practices have previously included, and in the future may include, ensuring proper physical distancing, sanitation, hygiene, vaccination requirements, and use of face coverings to promote the health of our staff and program participants.

JCC Greater Boston welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds who meet the requirements specified above. If you want to share your talents with a wonderful community and a great team, apply today!

JCC Greater Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich a diverse environment, we actively encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

To learn more about what makes JCC Greater Boston a wonderful place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.bostonjcc.org/careers/

Benefits

In addition to a rewarding position where you care for a community, the JCC Greater Boston provides excellent benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Outstanding working environment, including free parking

• Complimentary access to the JCC Greater Boston facility in Newton – offering indoor swimming, fitness classes, and workout facilities