ASSISTANT POOL MANAGER

Job Announcement

Job Announcement 20250021 Assistant Pool Manager
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
APPLY ONLINE AT LONGMONTCOLORADO.GOV/JOBS
Department: Recreation, Golf, Library, & Culture
Division: Recreation

Hiring Rate: $18.50/hour
5-25 hours per week
Schedule: Hiring for school year, year round, and/or summer only employees. Very
flexible schedule, hours vary between 9am and 8pm, Monday through Sunday.
Locations include: Longmont Recreation Center, Activity Pools, Sunset Pool
Part Time Temporary
Benefits include:
Benefits required by law are included such as Jury & Witness Duty, Sick Leave, Social
Security, and Medicare.

Definition:
Under the supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, Coordinator, Swim Lesson Specialist, or Pool
Manager, manage City of Longmont Aquatic facilities and lifeguards. Assist with facility staffing,
maintenance, and general operation of the indoor and/or outdoor pools to ensure a safe, fun
and secure environment.
Principal Duties:
• Overall responsible for all safety operations of facility and initiating change when necessary
to maintain a safe environment.
• Assist visitors or staff in non-emergency and emergency situations.
• Lead, manage and assist Lead Lifeguards, Lifeguards, and Front Desk staff.

• Ensures proper placement of self, Lifeguards and Lead Lifeguards during rotations, and
ensures that staff are correctly scanning their zones and performing surveillance duties.
• Rotates between lifeguarding and working at the front desk during down times, when at
Activity Pools. Rotates with the lifeguards when working at the Longmont Recreation
Center.
• Foster the success of lifeguard staff through motivation, guidance, and education. Train
lifeguards to be proactive in anticipating customer needs, problems and seeking positive
solutions. Routinely perform activities with lifeguard staff to provide opportunities for
practicing lifeguard and front desk skills.
• Ensure that employees report to work on time and are placed in their proper assignments,
take an active role in finding coverage for vacant aquatic staff shifts, and complete
Employe Counsel Forms as needed.
• Handles and/or reports any problems in staff relationships to the Aquatic Coordinator or
supervisor.
• Oversee and take chemical readings and make accurate, safe and necessary adjustments.
Keep chemical and filter room logs current and accurate and communicate to supervisors
when appropriate.
• Routinely perform standardized pump room procedures, ability to perform minor trouble
shooting to fix routine pump room problems, all up to training level.
• Enforce policies, rules, and regulations governing the conduct of staff and patrons using
the pool and maintain proper records and reports for adherence to all applicable Health
Codes
• Communicate appropriate information to peers and supervisors in a timely manner, follows
established communication methods as directed by supervisory team.
• Resolve conflict situations with patrons on or about the swimming facility, referring patrons
to supervisor as needed.
• Make and/or maintain cordial and professional public relations with patrons.
• Complete and submit a variety of forms and files including: incident, facility and equipment
maintenance or damage.
• Perform daily maintenance duties which could include: trash removal, snow removal,
weeding, cleaning hair baskets, pool areas, rest-rooms, locker rooms, and other patron and
staff areas.
• Observe, follow, and enforce established policies and procedures regarding staff, and
safety protocols in the daily conduct of the job.
• Attend and participate in staff trainings.
• Adhere to and perform open and closing procedures for City swimming pools.
• Assist in Administrative tasks including: time sheet accuracy and completeness, distribution
of schedules, and front desk coverage.
Working Environment:
Working conditions are performed either indoors or outdoors, and involves exposure to hot and
cold temperatures, high humidity, direct sun and/or moderate to loud background noise. Work

requires frequent use of fingers and hands, walking and standing, hearing, speaking, problem
solving, math, verbal and written communication skills, frequent customer contact, handling
multiple tasks with frequent interruptions, custodial duties, slippery/uneven walking surfaces,
working alone or working closely with others, moderate lifting of 50 lb. chemical bags
bending/stooping and kneeling and driving a City vehicle for errands (if 18 years of age or
older).
Qualifications:
Must be at least 16 years old. Previous lifeguard and customer service experience. Supervisory
experience or demonstrated skills or training in supervision or leadership desired. Experience in
pool chemistry and pool maintenance preferred. Special Qualifications: Current certifications
in American Red Cross Lifeguard and CPR/AED/First Aid for the Professional Rescuer required.
Desired Certifications: American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard and Oxygen Administration. ARC
Water Safety Instructor (WSI)

We're committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. The
City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to
meet minimum qualifications, and encourages all candidates to apply and help us achieve our
goal of creating an inclusive and equitable workplace.

Selection The selection process will include complete job description review, personal interview,
background investigation, criminal background check, and substance screening.

DEADLINE: Open Until Filled An ONLINE APPLICATION is required. This job is Open Until Filled. The online application
process is available for this position on our website at www.longmontcolorado.gov/jobs.
Resumes will be accepted in lieu of the full City Application; however, they must be submitted
via the City application site for consideration. Open Until Filled positions may close without
advance notice. To be considered, please apply as soon as possible. For more information,
call (303) 651-8609.
The City of Longmont is an equal opportunity employer. The City affirms its commitment to diversity and to complying
with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment. The City will not
discriminate against any person in recruiting, examining, appointing, hiring, training, placement, termination, layoffs,
recall, transfer, leave of absence, promoting, compensating, retaining, disciplining, or any other personnel action on
the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin,
ancestry, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, physical or mental
disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, except when any of these categories
constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification (i.e., an actual qualification for performing a job). If you need special
assistance in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department in advance to make
arrangements.

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