Pool Manager

PT POOL MANAGER

HIRING RANGE: $21.00 PER HOUR

About the Position:
PT Pool Managers support the Lifeguard and Guest Services teams at City-operated pools. Managers are responsible for upholding facility policies and procedures, providing excellent guest relations and customer service, and assisting in the daily maintenance of aquatic facilities. Managers also provide ongoing staff training and coaching, facility supervision, and are an integral component of the emergency action plan. 

About the Aquatics Division:
Make a difference in your community by working in a fun, friendly atmosphere. Our aquatics team provides aquatic safety for four of the Grand Junction area’s premier aquatic facilities (Community Recreation Center, Lincoln Park-Moyer Pool, Orchard Mesa Pool, and Palisade Community Pool). Join our aquatics team and turn your "day-to-day" into "saved the day"!

What You’ll Do:

• Supervise aquatic facilities and staff, as well as various types of aquatic programming

• Provide ongoing training and coaching for Lifeguard and Guest Services teams

• Assist in daily aquatic facility mechanical and chemical upkeep and maintenance

• Provide excellent guest relations and customer service

• Provide support to all aquatics team members

• Support a culture of safety and professionalism

• Perform lifeguard, swim instructor, and guest services duties

• Other duties as assigned

This position is a safety-sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed.

What We’re Looking For:

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Applicants must be able to successfully pass a drug screen, background check, and, if required for the specific position, a physical examination

• Minimum of 20/25 corrected vision

• Current lifeguard license (International Lifeguard Training Program (ILTP) license preferred), including CPR/AED, supplemental oxygen, and first ai

• At least one year of lifeguard experience

• Ability to work independently, be a team player, take initiative, and have a positive work ethic

• Positive attitude and service leadership orientation

• Working knowledge of principles and practices regarding the safe operation of a public swimming pool

• Provides consistent high-quality service to internal and external customers

• Always puts safety first

• Able to set and achieve goals with a strategy of continuous improvement

• Must be able to maintain flexible work hours and schedules where shifts may be assigned opening, closing, or weekends, depending on the needs of the facility

• Comfortable in all depths of water, strong swimming skills are preferred

Applicants must have or be willing to obtain a valid ILTP lifeguard license and complete the VanGUARD Aquatics Leadership Training (offered through the Aquatics Division).

Pool Managers can expect to work 20-35 hours/week. Manager hours are often supplemented with Lifeguard/Swim Instructor hours.

Ellis & Assoc. International Lifeguard Training Program courses are offered through the Parks and Recreation Department at no charge to accepted applicants. Selected applicants must be available for in-person training and complete online training prior to course start dates.

Additional information on course requirements, dates, and times will be made available during the interview process.

Notice to Applicants:
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments.

Explore the Area:
Grand Junction, Colorado, is the key access point to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction was named for the convergence of the Gunnison River and Colorado River. Over 1.5 million acres of public lands connect the area’s alpine terrain with the dramatic high desert, nourished by powerful rivers that sustain the vibrant agriculture industry. Opportunities for outdoor adventures are abundant in every season due to the year-round temperate climate. Home to “Nature’s Trifecta,” Grand Junction is surrounded by the Colorado National Monument – a mini-Grand Canyon, Rattlesnake Arches – the second-largest concentration of natural arches in the world, and the Grand Mesa – the largest flat-top mountain in the world. Agritourism, art and history, boutique shopping, and trendy restaurants complement the outdoor recreation scene. With a population over 160,000 in Mesa County (over 70,000 within the City limits), Grand Junction has all the city amenities you expect with a hometown atmosphere that is friendly and comfortable. See Visit Grand Junction for more information. 

At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.

What We Offer: At the City of Grand Junction, we value the contributions of our seasonal employees and recognize the importance of work-life balance. While seasonal positions are temporary, employees accrue Healthy Accruals—earned time off to use as needed. 

Working with the City provides a great opportunity to gain experience, contribute to the community, and be part of a dedicated team. 

The Parks and Recreation Department enhances the quality of life in Grand Junction by maintaining and developing vibrant recreational spaces and facilities for residents and visitors. The department manages 45 parks, 25 playgrounds, 24 park shelters, 5 indoor recreation facilities including the Orchard Mesa Pool, Lincoln Park Hospitality Suite, the Bookcliff Activity Center, Lincoln Park Barn, and the Senior Recreation Center, and a multitude of outdoor facilities which include the Lincoln Park-Moyer Pool, 2 City Cemeteries, Amphitheater at Las Colonias and the Lincoln Park Stadium Sports Complex.