Head Pool Manager (West Mesa Aquatics Center)

The hiring organization is a community-focused aquatic services provider dedicated to offering a diverse range of aquatic programs and activities for all age groups, including youth, inter-generational, adult, and elderly populations. This institution manages multiple aquatic facilities, ensuring safe, engaging, and health-promoting environments for its community members. The entity is committed to maintaining high standards of water safety, program excellence, and facility upkeep while fostering an inclusive atmosphere that supports recreational and educational aquatic opportunities for individuals with various needs and abilities. This establishment operates under strict regulatory guidelines and prioritizes the well-being of its patrons and staff alike.

The role available is a supervisory position responsible for overseeing aquatic services and activities while supporting the professional development and performance of assigned staff. The professional in this position plays a crucial role in planning, organizing, and managing aquatic programs that cater to a broad demographic, including specialized programs tailored to meet special community needs. This position involves coordinating the operation and maintenance of pools, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and collaborating with management on budgetary and policy matters.

Key responsibilities include supervising and reviewing aquatic program staff work, establishing program schedules, and allocating resources efficiently. The incumbent will participate in the development and implementation of operational policies, monitor adherence to safety protocols, and make recommendations for program improvements. Additionally, this position requires developing and delivering workshops aimed at addressing health and safety concerns within the aquatic context, as well as promoting aquatic programs through marketing and community engagement efforts.

The supervisor will also oversee program administration tasks such as budget preparation, expenditure monitoring, and compiling analytical reports related to facility operations. Active participation in professional groups ensures that the individual stays informed about new trends and innovations in aquatic facility management, recreational therapy, and health care. Ensuring the appropriate training and certification of lifeguards, aquatic instructors, and other personnel is an essential component of the role, as is scheduling the use of pool facilities for lessons, rentals, swim meets, and other special events.

Physical demands include maintaining fitness for tasks like heavy lifting, swimming, bending, and standing for extended periods, as well as working under various environmental conditions such as exposure to heat, chemicals, and slippery surfaces. The position is safety sensitive and subject to random drug and alcohol testing, underscoring the organization's commitment to operational safety and integrity. Overall, this role offers an opportunity for a qualified individual to contribute meaningfully to community health and recreation through dynamic aquatic program leadership and facility management.