Pool Manager Jobs in Laurel, MD (NOW HIRING)

POSITION SUMMARY/CLASS DESCRIPTION BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Under the general supervision of the Aquatics Supervisor, the Pool Manager is responsible for operating the aquatic facility and manage the lifeguards and swim instructors. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain a clean, safe and orderly facility. Inspect facility regularly and report any unsafe conditions/equipment to supervisor immediately.

Enforce center and aquatic facility rules and regulations. Maintain thorough knowledge and administer pump room procedures including chemical readings, balancing and filtration to meet health codes. Maintains an active working knowledge of aquatics programs, trends, and needs.

Rescue swimmers in distress and respond to incidents around the entire aquatic facility immediately. Provide care to the best of your ability within the level of your training/qualifications. Plan, schedule, and assign work.

Determine job priorities and assist with the coordination of staff assignments based on the needs. Train, supervise and evaluate lifeguards and swim instructors. Manage swim instructors during swim lessons.

When necessary, instruct swimming lessons for participants of all ages and abilities. Provide general information on pool operations to guests and caution swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards. Maintain personal physical endurance and agility necessary to perform job functions.

Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, including abiding to uniform requirements. Maintain professional communication with guests. Responsible for the full management of the aquatic facility in the absence of the Supervisor.

Coordinates and submits information for the Department's seasonal brochure, website, and program and event fliers. Implement emergency actions plans for the Center. Completes, reviews and submits Incident, Injury, Accident, or other related reports to their supervisor.

Complete additional duties assigned by supervisors. QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: Certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. Certified Howard County Pool Operator.

Certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. Certified American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor. Must be at least 19 years of age.

Pre-employment/employment testing of lifeguarding skills and knowledge (including but not limited to swim-tread-swim sequence totaling 200 yards, ability to tread water for 2 minutes without hands, back-boarding skills, swim 20 yards - pick up 10-pound brick off bottom and swim it back within 1 minute and 40 seconds, lifeguard written test). Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Ability to work as an individual and within the framework of a team.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE: Previous experience in lifeguarding and swim lesson instruction required. Pool management experience required. RATE OF PAY: Contingent - Paraprofessional Salary commensurate with experience and employment commitment $20.00 - $26.00 per hour ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: TO APPLY: You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment

Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted. Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.

At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S

education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/). Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986

Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at HiringPreference@howardcountymd.gov

Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.