SWIMMING POOL MANAGER                                                                                          4223

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class is responsible for the supervision of employees engaged in safeguarding swimming pool patrons and in the opera­tion and maintenance of swimming pool facilities.  Work also involves responsibility for enforcing health and safety regulations governing swimming pool operations.  General supervision is received from a department head who reviews work through conferences and periodic inspection of swimming pool facilities and records.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

          Schedules and supervises the work of lifeguards, cashiers, nurses, guards and maintenance personnel employed at a public swimming pool;

          Makes sure the operation and maintenance of machinery used to filter and purify pool water is in accordance with Department of Health regulations;

          Makes regular inspections to insure maintenance of swimming pool facilities in a clean and sanitary condition;

          Insures that lifesaving and first-aid equipment is readily available and in operating condition;

          Enforces rules and regulations governing use of swimming pool facilities;

          Requisitions supplies and equipment as needed;

          Supervises the collection and deposit of fees and the maintenance of the necessary accounting records;

          Plans and manages new and existing swimming programs.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of swimming pool management; good knowledge of the operational and maintenance requirements of swimming pool facilities and equipment; good knowledge of swimming pool safety regula­tions; ability to plan and supervise the work of swimming pool employees in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to maintain office and accounting records; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

          OPEN COMPETITIVE

          Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and either:

         

          (a) Completion of three (3) years at a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university; or,

         

          (b) Three (3) years of experience in public swimming pool operations or manage­ment, including one (1) year in a supervisory capacity; or,

         

          (c)  An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the

limits of (a) and (b).

 

 

 

R02/24/99

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/22/03