Swimming Pool Manager

Salary:

$19.16 Hourly

Location :

Wichita, KS

Job Type:

Limited Part-time

Job Number:

Swimming Pool Manager 25

Department:

Parks and Recreation

Division:

PARK Recreation

Opening Date:

01/08/2025

Closing Date:

Continuous

Bargaining Unit:

NONE

The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.
Distinguishing Features of Work

Dive into Leadership and Safety this Summer!

Are you ready to take the plunge into a leadership role that makes a real difference? As a Swimming Pool Manager for the City of Wichita, you'll be the driving force behind safe, fun, and enjoyable experiences at our community pools. This is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to lead a dedicated team of lifeguards, ensure top-notch safety practices, and create lasting summer memories for families and children. From managing day-to-day operations and overseeing water quality to organizing staff schedules and leading training sessions, you'll play a vital role in keeping our pools running smoothly.

If you're passionate about leadership, safety, and making a positive impact on the community, dive into a summer of purpose, growth, and fun with us!
THIS IS A LIMITED PART-TIME POSITION
The day and hours for this position: varies

2025 Important Dates

The interview process is scheduled to begin in February 2025.
Save the date! Neighborhood pools are set to open Monday, May 26, 2025.
Bargaining Unit: No Union Representation
• Posting may close at any time*

Examples of Work Performed

Monitor assigned recreational pool area to detect hazards, disturbances, or safety infractions, by practicing preventative lifeguarding.
Recognize and respond effectively in emergencies
Enforce all City of Wichita Parks pools policies and procedures
Administer Swim Lessons
Completes daily incident and cash reports
Schedules staff to the needs of the facility and ensures that coverage is maintained at adequate levels.
Administer a regular in-service training schedule for staff
Ensure facility cleanliness and maintain operations of chemicals and filtration of the pool systems.
These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other job-related duties may be assigned as needed.
At no time should any other job duties interfere with the primary responsibilities of a lifeguard: The safety of the patrons
Requirements of Work

Ability to listen to, read, interpret, and apply instructions received
Ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of others.
Ability to handle chemicals that require a respirator
Ability to lift empty containers weighing up to 50lbs up to a 4 ft height
Ability to lift and move large, sometimes bulky objects weighing up to 80lbs with assistance
Ability to climb steps or ladders
Ability to move about quickly and stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop or squat, as needed to perform assigned tasks
Ability to work outdoors in unpleasant weather conditions
Ability to tolerate airborne nuisances associated with open grounds and windy conditions
Ability to climb onto and sit on a lifeguard tower for extended periods of time
Ability to physically perform life guarding activities, including techniques of swimmer rescue
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
An employee will not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Required Experience and Training


Must be at least 18 years old or older
2 years of experience as a lifeguard.
Have a current American Red Cross CPR-PR, First Aid, and LGT.
Applicants must satisfactorily demonstrate required skills including swimming, CPR-PR and first aid.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
Preferred Experience and Training

A current WSI and/or LGI certification.
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing American Red Cross Lifeguarding, pre-employment drug screening, respirator testing, and upon satisfactory evaluation of a criminal record check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following links:

The City of Wichita is committed to providing a competitive pay and benefits package that helps the City hire and keep good employees. Find out more about what the City offers in the following sections.
Seasonal/Part-time-Limited Benefits Include:

Employee Assistance Program
Training

01

Are you 18 years of age or older at the time of application?

yes
no

02

I have the following years of lifeguard experience:

Less than 1 year of experience
1 to 2 years experience
3 to 5 years experience
• 5 years experience
I do not have any years of lifeguard experience

03

Which pool location would you prefer to work at? Please select the top three you interested in working at:

Aley
College Hill
Harvest
McAfee
Minisa
Orchard

04

Please list any certifications you currently hold, specifying the certification name and its expiration date (e.g., American Red Cross CPR-PR, First Aid, LGI, LGT, WSI). If none, type N/A

05

As part of the employment process, I understand that I must attend Orientation and confirm that I will be available to attend either Tuesday, April 29, 2025, or Thursday, May 15, 2025.


06

I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.


Required Question