Pool Manager, PT (Continuous) - City of Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA
About the Job
Recruitment may close at any time once a sufficient number of applications have been received
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately
The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city’s historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.
Why join the City of Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Department?
With an emphasis on Oakland’s youth, the Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development (OPRYD) Department, and its partners will provide best-in-class, relevant, and equitable programs and services, while meeting the specific needs of people and communities both at the neighborhood level and regionally throughout the City of Oakland. We achieve this mission through intentional engagement and by removing the barriers that prohibit equitable opportunities for all. OPRYD believes that communities thrive when they play with a purpose. Our purpose is to Expose, Enlighten, Empower, and Encourage Educational Excellence through recreational experiences.
Pool Managers perform a variety of duties at the City's pools, including planning and implementing aquatics programs, training and direction of part-time staff, and communicating with the public.
For a list of all OPRYD Pools click here
We are looking for someone who is:
- A team player
- Enthusiastic
- Excited to play an active role in the Oakland community
What you will typically be responsible for:
- Directing the operation of pool facilities and coordinating aquatics programs with the community and department.
- Auditing lifeguard fitness levels, documenting observations, and implementing fitness programs as necessary.
- Overseeing revenue collection, ticket security, and record-keeping.
- Training and supervising aquatics staff according to management directives.
- Coordinating patron registration for instructional programs and overseeing Water Safety Instruction (WSI) facility programs.
- Maintaining equipment, pool supplies, and inventory records, while completing accident, revenue, and discipline reports.
- Ensuring accurate operational and financial records, conducting in-service training, and overseeing staff conditioning programs, along with assigning and supervising custodial duties.
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Pool Manager, PT
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Working for the City of Oakland
A few reasons you might love this job:
- You will be part of a fun team.
- You will engage with community members and build positive relationships.
- Your work will result in a safer environment for all.
A few challenges you might face in this job:
- You will need to deal with customer complaints.
- You may have to travel to multiple/various sites/recreation centers.
Competencies Required:
Building and Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication
Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
Presentation Skill: Formally delivering information to groups
Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards