POOL MANAGER

The Position

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Pool Manager to fill one (1) vacancy in the Aquatics Division of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

Under general supervision, to direct, supervise, and participate in the operation of a public swimming pool in protecting life, enforcing safety rules and regulations and providing swimming instruction; and to do related work as required.

Work Performed

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plan, schedule, and instruct swim and safety classes; ensure compliance with American Red Cross guidelines.
• Supervise daily pool operations pursuant to Division policies and procedures; maintain records on activities and operations.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on facilities and equipment, including monitoring chemical balance in pools, and related functions.
• Supervise the daily activities and swim teaching techniques of pool lifeguards; provide additional training, as necessary, to ensure proper safety precautions.
• Observe swimmers in the pool and the surrounding area; provide emergency assistance, as necessary.
• Perform emergency rescues; perform lifesaving and First Aid techniques, including mouth-to-mask resuscitation.
• Enforce facility policies, rules, and regulations for ensuring adherence to proper safety standards.
• Perform a variety of custodial functions around the pool area; vacuum pool, scrub tiles and hose down deck; maintain washrooms and showers.
• Prepare financial, attendance, and program reports.
• Serve as a customer service liaison to the general public and City staff; assist in registering pool patrons and promoting publicity materials.
• Remove hazards from pool area; maintain safe environment.
• Assist in planning and conducting community events, general programs, and facility rentals; set up and takes down tables, chairs, and equipment for classes, activities, events, and meetings.
• Provide basic facility maintenance.
• Receive and process payments; input data into the computer; operate the cash register; compute change and issue receipts.

Qualifications

Education: High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED). Completion of college level course work is highly desirable as well as the possession of current Instructor's Certificates for Lifeguard, Standard First Aid or Basic Life Support Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Levels A-E (issued by the American Heart Association).

Experience: At least two pool seasons (a minimum of six months) of full-time lifeguard/teaching experience.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Minimum age 18 years.
• Possession of a current Water Safety Instructor's Certificate within six (6) months from hire date.
• Possession of a current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate (which includes first aid).
• Possession of a current American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer Certificate or American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Current Water Safety Instructor's Certificate

Salary Range Progression:

Step 1 - Entry level.
Step 2 - Completion of one pool season (a min. of three months) full-time (cumulative) Pool Manager experience.
Step 3 - Completion of two pool seasons (a min. of six months) full-time (cumulative) Pool Manager experience.

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

3) Current Lifeguard Certificates (must be scanned and attached to the online application).

FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: ( Application Guide).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ .An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

Temporary Variable & Full-Time

Employees hired in a temporary position working "variable" part-time hours (less than 30 hrs/week) may be eligible to enroll in a health insurance plan offered by the City upon meeting full-time eligibility at the end of their measurement period (12 months). Employees hired in a temporary full-time (more than 30 hrs/week) position will be eligible to enroll in a health insurance plan offered by the City upon hire.

All temporary employees are automatically enrolled in a mandatory Deferred Compensation plan in lieu of Social Security. Temporary employees are also eligible for paid sick leave as outlined in the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan, Section 7. Employees may be eligible for CalPERS membership upon hire if they are already a CalPERS member, Tier designation is based on membership date. If no prior CalPERS membership exists, employees must meet CalPERS eligibility requirements before being brought into CalPERS membership.

Closing Date/Time: 3/19/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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