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Summary StatementOversees day-to-day pool operations. Works closely with staff to ensure patron safety. This position is temporary work during the summer season only, located at one of Boise Parks and Recreation's outdoor facilities. Applicants must be 19 years of age or older.Essential FunctionsProvides customer service to pool patrons. Processes daily admissions and lesson registrations. Enforces pool rules and has authority to ask patrons to leave the facility for the day or week. Assigns instructors to lessons and supervises programs at their site.Supervises lifeguard and swim instructor staff. Schedules employees and evaluates performance. Performs cashiering duties and creates daily deposit. Uses a cash register or a computer with recreation software. Performs general pool maintenance and maintains proper chemical balance of the pool. Uses a test kit to check the chemical balance and notifies maintenance if action is needed. Cleans hair catchers, backwashes the filtration system, and vacuums the pool for debris. Maintains a safe pool, deck area, and office. Attends training to learn proper pool maintenance and safety techniques.Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.RequirementsRequired Knowledge, Experience, And Training* 3 years of experience working at a pool.Level of Knowledge:* Working knowledge of supervisory practices and principles;* pool maintenance and safety;* lifeguard practices and procedures;* customer service techniques; and* cash handling procedures.Abilities:* Ability to deal with the public, co-workers, and supervisors in a friendly and tactful manner;* supervise and evaluate temporary seasonal staff;* interpret and explain policies and procedures;* ensure pool safety procedures are being followed;* maintain pool facilities;* perform basic bookkeeping tasks;* display an attitude of cooperation and work harmoniously with all levels of city employees, the general public, and other organizations;* communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance;* complete assignments in a timely fashion;* understand and comply with all rules, policies, and regulations;* maintain prompt and regular attendance;* perform all essential and marginal functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor, and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training* 3 years of experience in a pool facility and personnel management.Licensing And Other Requirements* Must have American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification. American Red Cross or YMCA lifeguard certification accepted.* Must have American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certification. YMCA is also accepted.* Valid state-issued driver's licenseSpecial RequirementsApplicants must be able to pass:City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process RegulationDriving Record CheckDrug-Free Workplace: In accordance with the City of Boise Drug-Free Workplace Regulation, this position is designated as safety-sensitive and is subject to testing requirements including Post Offer Applicant Testing, Random Testing, Reasonable Suspicion, Post - Accident, etc. Applicants will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to hire. Appointment to this position is contingent upon a negative pre-employment drug test.This position is required to perform emergency medical, lifesaving, and/or fire suppression activities.Working ConditionsThe physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical EffortsWhile performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds. Also, the employee is occasionally pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds. The noise level is frequently moderate and occasionally loud. Work includes the sensory ability to talk, hear, and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, run, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and grasp. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.Working EnvironmentThe work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, extreme temperatures, in wet and humid conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases, or other airborne matter. Employees are exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards and work in/at heights. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. Work includes protected exposure to infectious bacteria, bodily fluids, and chemicals.This position works: This position works: day, evenings, and weekend shifts throughout the summer.