HOURS PER WEEK: Part Time/Seasonal, but may be scheduled for up to 40 hours per week, including nights and weekends.

The Village of Algonquin is seeking applicants for the position of Pool Manager. This part-time seasonal position is responsible for safety and supervision of staff, facility, and all individuals visiting the facility.  The position requires a high-level of customer service managing day to day operations, to provide a safe, family friendly facility.  This position will also be responsible lifeguarding and teaching group and individual swimming lessons and administering first aid services as needed. The season runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day; training begins mid-May.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:  High School Degree. Star Guard Lifeguard Training/Certification, as well as Starfish Swim Instructor Training/Certification, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED), or equivalent certifications is required (prior to start of pool season). Minimum 2 years of lifeguarding/aquatic experience is required.   Minimum 18 years of age.

Skills:  Strong swimming skills along with the ability to communicate instructions in a professional and enthusiastic manner. Must have strong interpersonal skills and work well with the public and other staff either in-person, over the telephone, or via email. Ability to establish a positive rapport by using tact and discretion with participants, parents, and staff.  Must display a high degree of emotional maturity while keeping difficult situations in proper perspective.  Supervisory experience is a plus.

Lifeguard and Swim Instructor training will be provided on specific dates and must be attended.  Successful completion of both the Lifeguard and Swim Instructor certification is mandatory for the position.

If interested, please visit www.algonquin.org/hr to fill out an application.