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Pool Manager - Temporary 2025 Term

City of Dubuque

1 Positions

ID: 62198

Posted On 02/03/2025

Job Overview

Position Summary

 

GENERAL SUMMARY: Plan, direct and coordinate the operations of public pool. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources. The pool manager is responsible for general and water safety, sanitation of the facility, general daily operations of the pool; and other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate possesses the ability to follow a management philosophy that is input oriented and values equity, problem solving and the development of partnerships; and to be a team player; as well as a desire to be part of an organization that values service, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation and teamwork.

 

Job Duties

 

JOB DUTIES:

  • Analyze financial records to improve efficiency; and data to inform operational decisions and activities.
  • Direct sales, marketing, and customer service activities; organizational operations, projects and services; financial operations; and laborer duties.
  • Determine pricing and monetary policies; and resource needs.
  • Prepare staff schedules and work assignments.
  • Monitor performance of organizational members and partners.
  • Provide basic information to guests, visitors, or clients.
  • Develop organizational goals and objectives; organizational policies and programs; and marketing plans and strategies.
  • Implement organizational process and policy changes.
  • Conduct employee training programs.
  • Recommend organizational process and policy changes.
  • Manage environmental sustainability projects.
  • Conduct staff orientation and weekly staff meetings.
  • Process payroll.
  • Schedule lap swims.
  • Test water chemistry and complete required state health forms.
  • Backwash pool filters.
  • Inform aquatics supervisor of the need to order pool supplies; and of employee misconduct, tardiness or poor customer service.
  • Open and close the facility.
  • Attend workshops and meetings, including bi-weekly meetings with supervisor, managers and head guards.
  • Supervise lifeguards.
  • Perform mid- and end-of-season evaluations on pool personnel.
  • Assist staff members with daily pool operation.
  • Inspect facility including AED, fanny packs, diving boards, lifesaving/rescue equipment, ladders, locker rooms, showers, deck areas, grounds, slides.
  • Record inspection problems and inconsistencies and inform aquatics supervisor.
  • Receive and handle public concerns, problems and suggestions.
  • Notify proper authority, i.e., police, aquatic supervisor, when serious problems arise.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
  • Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services which includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
  • Social Perceptiveness - Understanding people's reactions.
  • Service Orientation - Looking for ways to help people.
  • Speaking and Expression – Communicating clearly by talking to others.
  • Coordination - Changing what is done based on other people's actions.
  • Active Listening - Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
  • Monitoring - Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
  • Instructing - Teaching people how to do something.

 

Qualifications

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Two (2) years’ experience in pool operations
  • Experience as a lifeguard for a public swimming pool or area
  • Current lifeguarding, CPR, and first aid certificates

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or administration fields
  • Basic understanding of pool water quality control and pool equipment's mechanical functions
  • Experience working with a diverse workforce and population

 

Supplemental Information

 

SUPERVISORY STATUS: Functional

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

Primary Contact

23941

Department Leisure Services

Park & Recreation, City of Dubuque/Americorps

563-589-4263

Phone

Phone

Phone

Fax

parkrec@cityofdubuque.org

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Job Details

Categories

Athletics/Fitness/Recreation

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Temp

Full/Part

Full or Part Time

Pay/Salary

$21.00 Hourly


Qualifications

Education

High School/GED

Experience

1-2 Years

Company ID

931

Job REQ #

# Positions

1

Start Date

20250203

End Date

20250801

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About the Company

Whether at City Hall or out on city streets, our employees serve our residents, businesses, and visitors every day. Join the City of Dubuque team to be part of a high-performance organization dedicated to the community and to delivering excellent municipal services. We are input-oriented, see problems as opportunities, search for creative solutions, and work as a team to accomplish goals and build partnerships. At the City of Dubuque, your work is meaningful and supports the community.

The City of Dubuque values its employees and offers competitive salaries and benefits such as:

  • Health and Dental Insurance
  • 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Retirement Savings (IPERS)
  • Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Life and AD&D Insurance Coverage
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Longevity Pay Starting After 6 Years of Service
  • Flexible Work Arrangements
  • Paid Time Volunteering

With positions in over 30 departments and divisions, your perfect career fit is waiting for you at the City of Dubuque. Ready to join our team? Visit www.CityOfDubuque.org/Jobs.