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Salary: $16.00 Hourly
Location : Centennial II, Human Resources Department, 805 Central Avenue, Suite 200, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, OH
Job Type: Temporary or Seasonal Worker Unclassified
Job Number: 26-02526
Department: Recreation Commission
Opening Date: 01/09/2026
Closing Date: 7/1/2026 1:15 PM Eastern
General Statement of Duties
POOL MONITOR
This position may require working a flexible schedule which may include evenings and weekends. Must be able to work other than normal hours and be available to work as scheduled based upon the needs of the department. May be required to work in outdoor elements such as sun, heat and rain. Responsible for observing participant behaviors inside pool area and surrounding area recognizing escalating individuals and groups of individuals, evaluating and interceding as needed including calling 911 to maintain a safe environment for participants and staff. Assists pool staff with Department of Recreation rules enforcement. Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) or Private Security Training Certification preferred. May be required to assist gate monitor with customer service, revenue collection and gate admittance procedures. Walks the pool deck and communicates effectively with pool patrons and staff. Must have current or be able to pass American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer / AED and First Aid certifications. Assists in emergencies according to the facility emergency action plan.
Must be willing to take direction from pool manager and pool supervisors. Must have excellent interpersonal skills. Must follow Department of Recreation rules, regulations and guidelines, especially those relating to safety, customer service and finance. Attend pool monitor training session at preseason training, and on-site pool training. Must be 18 years of age or older. Age 21 or older preferred. Must wear Department of Recreation staff wear and maintain a clean and positive demeanor and appearance.
**Employee may be asked to provide assistance and/or accommodations to include participants with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)
Knowledge:
Interpersonal Skills
Public Safety and Security De-escalation Techniques
CRC Emergency Action Plan Conflict Management
Customer Service Skills
Basic Math
Skills:
Write legibly Use English accurately
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Provide assistance and/or accommodations to include participants with disabilities
Follow oral and written instructions
Make sound judgments based on
logical analysis and training
Ability to:
Multi-Task Speak effectively on the phone and in person
Explain topics to customers clearly
Determine solutions with limited resources
Perform duties according to the emergency action plan
Use critical thinking to solve problems
Required Education and Experience
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Previous security experience preferred.
Must be able to obtain Department required CPR and First Aid Training, American Red Cross CPR/PR/AED, Bloodborne, and First Aid certifications.
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training preferred.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Unexpired certifications must be maintained as part of employment
Must wear assigned Department of Recreation staff uniform and maintain a clean appearance and positive demeanor.
Must be willing to take direction from supervisors and managers.
Must follow Department of Recreation rules, regulations and guidelines, especially those relating to safety and customer service.
This position may require working a flexible schedule which may include evenings, weekends
Working and Physical Conditions
Environmental Conditions:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is subjected to outdoor weather conditions with little to no temperature control, is routinely exposed to the sun, and may be exposed to extreme heat, cold, wind, and rain.
Works on uneven and/or slippery surfaces and is periodically exposed to hazardous conditions/situations and substances. May use training techniques (specific to and not to exceed the training level) for intervening during a physical conflict.
Physical Conditions:
Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, and walking for prolonged periods of time and may require light to moderate lifting.
Reaching, pulling, and carrying, manual dexterity, and audiovisual and linguistic acuity required.
Must be able to differentiate between color and shades of color
The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.
The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units.
The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.
Holidays
The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
President's Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas
Health Insurance
The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan.
Eligible dependents include:
Legal Spouse or Equal Partner
Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order")
Step-child
Child for whom the employee or employee's spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian
Basic Life Insurance
A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group.
Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors.
Flexible Benefits Plans
Healthcare Flex Spending Account
City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members.
Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses.
Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account
City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount.
Healthy Lifestyles Program
City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses.
Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out of pocket expenses on the other plan.
Retirement Plan
The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-timeemployees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati's Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police & Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees.
Deferred Compensation
As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts.
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