Hybrid Pool Manager chez Town of Queen Creek, AZ

About the Department

IMPORTANT DATES 
This recruitment closes August 17, 2025
Interviews are scheduled to take place on August 28, 2025 and August 29, 2025
Expected start date is September 15, 2025

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Desired Availability: Monday - Sunday 
Shifts : Shifts vary; morning, afternoon, and  evening availability are desired

JOB CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY
This is the third level in a broad aquatic series.  Incumbents are responsible for providing direct care for clients and the general public in their area of assignment. Specific duties include: managing pool operations, supervising staff, coordinating programs and events, ensuring safety standards, and providing customer service.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This classification is distinguished from the Lifeguard and Swim Lesson Instructor classifications by the incumbents focusing on the overall management of pool operations, staff supervision, and program coordination. Pool Managers oversee lifeguards, swim instructors, and volunteer participants, ensuring all activities are conducted safely and efficiently. They also handle administrative tasks and customer service needs, whereas Lifeguards and Swim Lesson Instructors focus primarily on direct supervision and instruction. A Pool Manager reports to full-time staff members.

Position Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification.  While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the Town’s needs.

• Assists in managing daily operations of the pool and its programming and events.
• Provides on-deck supervision to lifeguards and supports them as necessary.
• Manages volunteer Junior Lifeguard participants to assist with programming and events.
• Supervises events and programming at the pool by assisting with setup, teardown, and ensuring the event runs smoothly.
• Assists in annual review and planning of programs.
• Conducts regular safety inspections of the pool area and assist in pump room maintenance.
• Assists with any customer service needs from patrons. Manages and assists with pool and Ramada reservations.
• Ensures all daily pool reports from lifeguards are complete and accurate.
• Tracks inventory of programming and operational related items.
• Assists with hiring and training of lifeguard and swim instructor staff. Mentors lifeguard staff and facilitates community-building efforts.
• Attends local Arizona Aquatics professional development opportunities.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (at job entry)
Education and Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of four (4) seasons as a Lifeguard or (2) year of related experience. 
• Supervisory experience is preferred. 

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Arizona Driver’s License.
• Current Lifeguard Certification (if expired, obtained within 6 months of hire or promotion date)
• Lifeguard Instructor Certification (obtained within 6 months of hire or promotion date)
• Swim Instructor Certification (obtained within 6 months  of hire or promotion date) 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position has been identified as a safety-sensitive position by Human Resources, per State and/or Federal Law. Upon conditional offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to undergo testing for alcohol and controlled substances within twenty-four (24) hours of the offer.

KNOWLEDGE

• Pool management practices and procedures.
• Lifeguard and swim instruction techniques.
• Pool rules, regulations, and safety protocols.
• Event and program coordination.
• First aid methods and necessary safety precautions used in aquatic programming.

SKILLS

• Providing courteous and efficient service to the public and in responding to inquiries, complaints, and requests in a fair, tactful, and firm manner.
• Supervising and supporting lifeguards and swim instructors.
• Coordinating and managing events and programming.
• Conducting safety inspections and ensuring facility maintenance.
• Both verbal and written communication.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Operating basic computer programs.
• Ability to write reports and fill out forms.
• Using critical thinking and judgment while assessing situations.
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, and other interested parties sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

Other Qualifications

OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDS:

Physical Strength for this classification is indicated below with an “X”
	Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
	Light: Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
	Medium: Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.
	Heavy: Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.
x	Very Heavy: Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

C	F	O	R	N
Continuously	Frequently	Occasionally	Rarely	Never
2/3 or more time	1/3 to 2/3 of time	Up to 1/3 time	< 1 hour per week	Never occurs

Note: This is intended as a description of the way the job is currently performed. It does not address the potential for accommodation.

Physical Demand	Brief Description	C	F	O	R	N
Standing	Communicating with co-workers, observing work site, observing work duties	X
Sitting	Desk work				X
Walking	To other departments/offices/office equipment	X
Lifting	Supplies, files				X
Carrying	Supplies, files			X
Pushing/Pulling	File draws, tables and chairs			X
Reaching	For supplies, for files				X
Handling	Paperwork			X
Fine Dexterity	Computer keyboard, telephone pad, calculator, calibrating equipment			X
Kneeling	Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground				X
Crouching	Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground			X
Crawling	Under equipment				X
Bending	Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground			X
Twisting	From computer to telephone, getting inside vehicles				X
Climbing	Stairs, step stool		X
Balancing	On step stool				X
Vision	Reading, computer screen, driving		X
Hearing	Communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone, listening to equipment	X
Talking	Communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone	X
Foot Controls	Driving				X
Other (Specify)

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE:
Standard office equipment such as iPad, computer, monitor, keyboard, printers, copy machines, etc. Buoyant device such as a life ring or buoy. Signaling device, whistles, flashlights, or handled radios. First aid kits. Automated External Defibrillator (AED). 

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

D

W

M

S

N

Daily

Several Times Per Week

Several Times Per Month

Seasonally

Never

Health & Safety Factors

D

W

M

S

N

Health & Safety Factors

D

W

M

S

N

Mechanical Hazards

X

Respiratory Hazards

X

Chemical Hazards

X

Extreme Temperatures

X

Electrical Hazards

X

Noise and Vibration

X

Fire Hazards

X

Wetness/Humidity

X

Explosives

X

Physical Hazards

X

Communicable Diseases

X

Physical Danger or Abuse

X

Other (Specify Below

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
Equipment used during lifesaving measures; gloves, face masks, etc. when cleaning blood born pathogens or administering CPR/first aid. 

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

C	F	O	R		N
Continuously	Frequently	Occasionally	Rarely		Never
2/3 or more time	1/3 to 2/3 of time	Up to 1/3 time	< 1 hour per week		Never occurs
Description of Non-Physical Demands				C		F	O	R	N
Time Pressure							X
Emergency Situation						X
Frequent Change of Tasks							X
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime				X
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously						X
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team				X
Tedious or Exacting Work						X
Noisy/Distracting Environment				X
Other (Specify Below)

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