Pool Manager Assistant - Various Locations (Part-Time)

Introduction

The starting rate of pay is $18.14 per hour; additional compensation may be offered dependent upon years of experience.

About The Position

Assistant Pool Managers assist Pool Managers to operate and manage four City swimming pool facilities, and supervise staff to maximize safety, customer service, and community involvement through aquatic programs and activities. Assistant Pool Managers work various hours, typically ranging from 5:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and must be available to work any day of the week (including certain holidays).

Please note the following:

• Part-time positions have limited benefits, as required by law.

• Part-time positions are unclassified, at-will and serve at the discretion of City.

• Interviews and/or skills testing will be conducted periodically throughout this continuous job posting when a sufficient number of applications have been received.

• The intent of this recruitment is to establish an eligibility list where your application may be used to fillexisting and/or future vacancies at all four of our aquatic centers, as needed.

• Applicants who do not have a lifeguard certification are required to successfully complete the StarGuard Lifeguard Certification class to be eligible to apply. The City of Scottsdale offers this class and registration is required.

• This recruitment process will be used to fill temporary, part-time positions at all four aquatic centers as needed.

• Work schedules vary depending on the needs of the aquatic center, and typically require some evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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The City of Scottsdale is proud to announce that they will reimburse an individual for the full cost of the StarGuard Lifeguard Certification, so long as they meet the following criteria:

• Valid lifeguarding certification must be issued by StarGuard and class taken with the City of Scottsdale.

• Must provide Active Net account name/number used to purchase lifeguarding class.

• An employee must be a quality performer for the first 90 consecutive days from date of hire.

Special Duty Pay:

• During the summer season, Aquatic Employees are eligible to receive a Peak Season Pay incentive. The Pool Manager Assistant base pay will increase to $19.00/hour.

Employee Referral Bonus:

• City of Scottsdale Aquatics employees can receive a $125 referral bonus for each candidate they recruit.

• City of Scottsdale Aquatics employees can recruit a maximum of six candidates to become certified lifeguards and apply as a City of Scottsdale Lifeguard/Instructor.

• Candidates who are referred and hired are required to work an average of 20 hours per week during the peak summer months (June & July) and receive a positive end of summer evaluation.

• Candidates MUST list the name of the employee who referred them on their application.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• No education is required for this position.

• Any combination of training and experience equivalent to two seasons (6-9 months) aquatic experience as a Head Lifeguard/Lifeguard and/or Certified Swim Instructor.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements:

• Must possess current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and Water instructor Certifications, or current StarGuard Lifeguard and Starfish Swim Instructor certifications by the time of hire.

• Proof of current certifications or proof of enrollment in StarGuard Lifeguard and Starfish Swim Instructor classes must be shown at time of interview.

• Candidates must successfully pass an OSHA-required respirator physical within 45 calendar days of hire or promotion, and annually thereafter.

• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/department/service assignment.

Essential Functions

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area within a division(s) which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Assigns and posts staff to duty areas; observes performance of staff.

• Checks for proper maintenance and performs a variety of daily maintenance duties, which includes but is not limited to vacuuming, backwashing, equipment maintenance and repair and management of hazardous chemicals for water treatment.

• Performs the duties of a Lifeguard and Cashier as needed.

• Develops and gives in-service training programs for the staff.

• Enforces pool rules and regulations.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Most work is performed in a swimming pool environment, fitness center, outdoor park or office environment.

• Climb up/down ladder to lifeguard chair; sit in stationary lifeguard chair for long periods of time maintaining constant vigilance to the surrounding pool deck area.

• Move around on deck to make observations.

• Concentrate on and complete tasks in the presence of distractions.

• Lift dead weight usually exceeding 50 pounds.

• Exposure to the sun, dust, noise, inclement weather, temperature extremes, pool chemicals, chemically treated pool water and direct exposure to the sun.

• The Parks and Recreation Department enforces dress and appearance standards related to uniform.

• Lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds on a daily basis.

• Act quickly and calmly in emergencies; administer first aid and CPR; perform rescue actions.

• Coordinate movement of more than one limb simultaneously.

• Lift arms above shoulder level.

• Work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Selection Process:

The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible.DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering.Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database (if over 18 at time of hire)
• Criminal Background screening (if over 18 at time of hire)
• Drug Screen

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The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.