Pool Operations

The Daily Pool Manager reports directly to the Pool Supervisor. The Supervisor and/or Board of Directors reserves the right to dismiss a Pool Manager at any point during the season.

As a Pool Manager at Dunn Loring Swim Club, you may request a maximum of one week’s (unpaid) vacation which must be approved by the Supervisor in advance of the requested vacation date(s). You are expected to work until the end date indicated on the contract offered to you.

Pool Managers must be certified in the following before their first day of work: Pool Operators Permit, Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid Certifications.

In addition to complying with all tasks contained in the Lifeguard job description (that follows), as a Pool Manager, you will be expected to work with and support the Pool Supervisor in the following:

• Ensure that all lifeguards have up to date certifications;
• Assist with a pre-season kick off meeting for guards and staff to review roles & responsibilities and build a sense of team;
• Understand that all rules pertaining to lifeguards also pertain to Pool Managers;
• Oversee chemical readings, maintain chemical logs, and dispense chemicals following proper procedures as required;
• Ensure cleanliness of pools and pool grounds;
• Ensure lifeguards are performing daily duties as necessary;
• Help organize and implement staff trainings;
• Ensure that all guards are tested (red man drills) during the season;
• Oversee the administration of patch tests (DLSC swim test);
• Assist with compiling mid-season and end-of-season performance reviews of lifeguards;
• Help to supervise the set-up and take-down of the pool for swim/dive meets and social events;
• Support staff performance and report any issue to the Pool Supervisor;
• Report any maintenance issues to the Pool Supervisor;
• Support Snack Bar staff as directed;
  
  

It is highly encouraged that Daily Pool Managers work lifeguard shifts on an as-needed basis to demonstrate to other lifeguards exactly how and what lifeguards need to do when on duty.

As a Pool Manager at Dunn Loring Swim Club, you are required to wear the approved Dunn Loring Swim Club lifeguard suit and/or shirt at all times while on duty.

Snack Bar employees report directly to the Supervisor and/or Manager. The Board of Directors reserves the right to dismiss a Snack Bar employee at any point during the season.

• Provide all necessary employment forms;
• Complete all opening/closing procedures;
• Be attentive to and follow the direction of the Manager and Pool Supervisor;
• Maintain a clean and neat appearance with proper attire. Note: No swimsuits or changing inside the snack bar;
• Be polite and friendly at all times to all co-workers, customers, members, and guests;
• Ensure the Snack Bar is clean and organized at all times (including refrigeration/freezer units, counter tops, floor area, microwaves and other equipment, and the back storage area counters, sinks and floor);
• Ensure to wipe down picnic tables and pick up any spills and trash items around the outside areas of the Snack Bar and picnic table area;
• Continually check to ensure all freezers and refrigeration units are working properly and doors are fully and securely shut.
• Keep microwave ovens clean both inside and out. Note: Be careful handling popcorn. Butter can be hot (serve on paper plate to younger children)
• Collect all Penny-dive coupons received from customers;
• Break all boxes down and place on cart. Take all trash and boxes to dumpsters/recycle bins in parking lot at end of your work-shift;
• Use good cash handling procedures (never leave cash laying out on counters or leave cash draw open when not in use);
• Assist in counting the cash drawer at the end of the day with the front desk employee;
  
  

Emergency Situations, especially any accidents/falls with workers or customers, are to be reported immediately to the Pool Supervisor. If the Pool Supervisor is not available, then notify the Pool Manager on Duty or get help from any lifeguard or adult on the pool deck. Lastly, record all information.