Pool Manager

Pool Manager

The Pool Manager is responsible for staff supervision and facility operation; communicates closely with staff in the coordination of programs and operations; maintain a safe environment for pool patrons and ensures that departmental policies are followed.

The Pool Manager reports to the Recreation Supervisor.

Prepares daily lesson plans, materials, equipment and supplies; maintain records on attendance and participants; prepares written reports and evaluates staff performance; supervises inventories and clean up of aquatic equipment; supervises daily maintenance schedule throughout facility; attends in-service training and performs related duties as required; tests pool water for correct chemical balance and treats with chemicals as required by the state and local health departments; maintains filtration and chlorination plant; supervises collections and disbursement of cash, and secures cash, pool receipts and tickets; prepares reports on the status of the pool water, facility and pool activities.

Possession of or the ability to obtain Water Safety Instructor, must have a valid CPR and First Aid certificates by the time of hire. Candidates may be required to pass a physical agility swim test as part of the selection process. The test may include the following components: All candidates must pass the physical agility swim test (Swim 300 yards continuously, using freestyle and the breaststroke; Surface dive 7-10 feet and retrieve a 10-pound object. Tread water for 2 minutes; Exit pool without using a ladder). ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE A MANDATORY ORIENTATION BEFORE BEING CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT. Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to graduation from a community college and approximately three (3) seasons of paid experience in aquatics. Paid experience in recreation or aquatics may be substituted for the required education on a pro-rata basis up to two (2) years. Ability to: Perform lifesaving techniques; effectively perform and instruct participants in advance level swimming strokes; diving techniques, work with and evaluate individuals of various ages and skill levels; maintain and prepare class materials and equipment; establish and maintain cooperative working relations with other staff and the public. The ability to speak Spanish is desirable, but not required. Age: 21 years of age and older License: Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license issued by the California State Department of Motor Vehicles. APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE: All Completed applications will be reviewed and those considered most qualified will be invited to participate in an appraisal interview. Prior to employment, all candidates must provide proof of both valid and current Water Safety Instructor, CPR and First Aid certificates. Official sealed documentation required upon successful completion of aforementioned training courses. All candidates who do not possess a valid and current re-certification must pass the physical agility swim test (Swim 300 yards continuously, using freestyle and the breaststroke; Surface dive 7-10 feet and retrieve a 10-pound object; Tread water for 2 minutes; Exit pool without using a ladder). NOTE: Please contact the American Red Cross as a resource for certification courses. APPOINTMENT: All employment offers are conditional based upon the successful completion of a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, reference and background check. All new employees are required to take a loyalty oath. The City of Compton does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nation origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must give advance notice to the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date. Veterans Preference: In all entrance examinations (open-competitive only) for positions in the Classified Service, veterans who served in the armed forces of the United States during time(s) of war, and who attain an overall passing score in the examination, are allowed additional preferential credit in accordance with the Personnel Rules and Regulations. In order to claim veterans' credit, the applicant must submit proof of service and honorable discharge (showing specific dates of service) on a U.S. Military form (DD-214) at the time of application or not later than the final filing date for the examination.

The City of Compton offers an excellent benefits program (to eligible employees) which includes membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS); family-covered insurances: dental, health, vision; life insurance (for employee only); Employee Assistance Program; 15 holidays (including birthday); vacation; sick leave; bereavement leave; educational reimbursement; deferred compensation; 4/10 work week. The City also pays the employee's 8% share (9% for Fire personnel only) of contribution towards retirement. Retirement: Employees hired after January 1, 2013, who are new to CalPERS, or are returning members with a break in service greater than six months, will be enrolled in the 2% @ 62 retirement plan and will be required to pay up to 50% (currently 6.5%) of the normal PERS cost (9% for Fire personnel only) of contribution towards retirement. Dental: The City pays 100% of the full family monthly premium towards dental insurance. Health: The City pays 100% of the full family monthly premium based at Kaiser's rates. Employees selecting health plans with higher monthly premiums than Kaiser will incur out-of-pocket costs. Vision: The City pays 100% of the full family monthly premium towards vision insurance. Life: The City pays 100% of the monthly premium for employee only towards $40,000 life insurance coverage. State Disability Insurance: The City provides for State Disability Insurance at no cost to employees. Employee Assistance Program: Provides confidential counseling, education and referral for work and life issues at no cost to the employee; subject to program provisions. Auto Allowance: Employees receive $250.00 monthly auto allowance subject to approval by the City Manager. Personal Leave Days: Employees are allowed to designate up to three (3) days or 24 hours of accrued sick leave as personal leave per calendar year. Holidays: Fifteen (15) holidays per fiscal year, including your birthday. Depending upon when the holidays fall, some days are subject to become floating holidays. Vacation: Fifteen per year which include: Independence Day, Labor Day, Admissions Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Thanksgiving Day (day following), Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Cinco de Mayo, Memorial Day, Employee's Birthday, Cesar Chavez Day Sick: Employees accrue eight hours of sick leave per month. Bereavement: Three working days (or five working days for out of State services) per incident for the death of an immediate family member: spouse, father, current father-in-law, mother, current mother-in-law, grandfather, grandmother, son, daughter, brother, sister, step-mother, step-father, step-son and step-daughter). Educational Reimbursement: Employees receive up to $1,500.00 per fiscal year for job-related courses. Deferred Compensation: 4/10 Work Week: The City of Compton observes a 4/10 work week schedule: Monday Thursday: 7:00 a. m. 6:00 p. m. We are closed each Friday.