Salary: $18.00 Hourly
Location : Ruidoso, NM
Job Type: Seasonal - 3 mos or less
Job Number: 02192025-AM
Department: PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Opening Date: 02/19/2025

Classification Summary
Classification Summary

Under general supervision from the Parks and Recreation Director, provides daily operation, supervision and maintenance of the Ruidoso Wibit, swimming pool, and waterslide. Must be capable of handling emergency situations and all lifeguards are responsible for the safety of swimmers and non-swimmers in pool and slide area.
Job Title Summary

The Aquatic Manager is responsible for the safety and welfare of all patrons at the Ruidoso Public Pool/ Wibit. The Aquatic Manager supervises all pool employees, maintains the work schedule, and completes all time sheets. Rescues, resuscitate, and provide basic first aid and CPR to all patrons. Conducts and teaches swimming class, and maintains chlorine levels in the pool.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

Assists the Parks & Recreation Director in hiring aquatic personnel.
Assists the Parks & Recreation Director in establishing policies, procedures and safety rules for pool personnel and general public.
Supervises approximately 20 seasonal pool workers, including lifeguards, cashiers and slide attendants.
Responsible for maintaining and uploading time sheets and records on all employees at the swimming pool/waterpark.
Responsible for collecting, counting, and itemizing aquatic receipts, including monies for swimming, lessons, pool parties and locker collections.
Responsible to monitor inventory and daily maintenance of the Waterpark.
Responsible for ordering, stocking, and supervising operation of concession at Pool
Responsible for ordering chemicals and daily maintenance of the pool/waterpark.
Responsible for opening and closing procedures of pool mechanical room and operations
Maintains daily operations of pool mechanical room and chemicals, including back washing filters, adding acid, and chlorine as system demands
Ensures daily chemical charts are routinely filled out and report to Parks and Recreation Director
Provides support on cleaning, mopping and general maintenance duties daily.
Prepared to rescue, resuscitate, and give basic first aid and CPR to all patrons.
Check chlorine levels
Clean pool and surrounding area, set out equipment, deck furniture, and materials needed for pool operations
Follows acceptable guard rotation for each station.
Inspects equipment and facilities on a regular basis to ensure proper maintenance
Public relations
Enforces rules and regulations at the pool/waterpark
Ensure outstanding customer service for all guests by politely greeting and interacting with all Lake guests.
Provides assistance, training, and information to staff and customers; explains and enforces policies and procedures; collects, records, tracks fee, also provides support on general maintenance duties daily.
Swim (on the clock) at least 15 minutes uninterrupted when working public swim
Operate emergency equipment and utilize First Aid supplies

Other Responsibilities or Job Requirements

Janitorial duties (cleaning restrooms, cleaning and disinfecting decks and showers).
Crowd control in emergency situations.
Completes personal timesheet accurately and timely. Ensures time is reported based on actual time worked.
Ensures that any on-the job injury is reported immediately and followed up with appropriate forms and actions.
Report harassment immediately to your supervisor
May be required to work in other areas of the Parks & Recreation department.
The above statements are not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees in this job. As a condition of employment, employees are required to perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Travel Requirements

No travel required.

Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications

High School education or equivalent required.
Three years' experience in supervision other employees
Certification in Lifeguard Training American Red Cross
WSI certification preferred.
Professional CPR and First Aid certification required before season opening
Knowledge of swimming pool filters
Knowledge and use of chemicals for swimming pool and water chemistry
Knowledge of automated chlorination system
Knowledge of opening and closing procedures of pool mechanical room and operations
Continuous contact with the public and good public relation skills
Ability to recognize dangerous situation in the Pool area.
Must be able to perform in emergency situations.
Ability to perform under pressure
Ability to prevent or handle emergency and potential dangerous situations.
Ability to see and observe behavior.
Ability to hear the sound of someone calling for help in a noisy environment.
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing and ability to create erective working relationships with employees and the public
Must possess a basic knowledge of accounting and mathematics
Must be able to pass regular criminal history checks.
If you possess a New Mexico Driver's license then you must maintain a valid New Mexico motor vehicle operator's permit of appropriate classification and endorsement as required. Must agree to maintain a satisfactory MVR and minimum requirement of insurability as required by law. MVR background checks will be conducted by the Village.

Physical Demands-The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to maintain physical condition and stamina appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include sitting, standing, walking, talk, hear, or swimming for extended periods of time.
Walking on uneven and slippery surfaces.
Maintain proper hydration and skin protection routine
Frequent pushing, pulling, lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
Frequent squatting, bending, twisting, climbing, and kneeling.
Climbing ladders and ascending and descending stairs.
Frequent use of hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment-The work environment characteristics 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.

Possess ability to adapt to inclement weather conditions and/or situations.
Primarily works outside.
Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals
May work a fairly irregular schedule, early mornings, long hours, weekends, evenings and holidays.
Ability to perform duties and adapt to flexible work schedules as established by management.
May be called when needed.
Noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office and moderate to loud when in the Pool area.
Ability to work in stressful environment and deal effectively with stress.

Travel Requirements

No travel required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge

Knowledge of swimming pool filters
Knowledge and use of chemicals for swimming pool and water chemistry
Knowledge of automated chlorination system
Knowledge of opening and closing procedures of pool mechanical room and operations

Skills

Continuous contact with the public and good public relation skills
Must be able to perform in emergency situations.
Must possess a basic knowledge of accounting and mathematics
Walking on uneven and slippery surfaces.
Maintain proper hydration and skin protection routine
Frequent pushing, pulling, lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
Frequent squatting, bending, twisting, climbing, and kneeling.
Climbing ladders and ascending and descending stairs.
Frequent use of hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

Abilities

Ability to recognize dangerous situation in the Pool/ waterpark area.
Ability to perform under pressure
Ability to prevent or handle emergency and potential dangerous situations.
Ability to see and observe behavior.
Ability to hear the sound of someone calling for help in a noisy environment.
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing and ability to create erective working relationships with employees and the public
Ability to maintain physical condition and stamina appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include sitting, standing, walking, talk, hear, or swimming for extended periods of time.
Possess ability to adapt to inclement weather conditions and/or situations.
Works inside and outside.
Ability to perform duties and adapt to flexible work schedules as established by management.
Ability to work in stressful environment and deal effectively with stress.
May work a fairly irregular schedule, early mornings, long hours, weekends, evenings and holidays.
May be called when needed.
Noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office and moderate to loud when in the Pool area.
Closing Statements

Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position.
In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.
This job description is subject to change as the needs of the Village and Department change or the requirements of this position change.

This position has no additional benefits as it is a temporary position.
01

Do you currently possess a CPR/AED certification?

02

How many years of experience do you have in aquatics or Public Swimming Pools?

No Experience
Less than 1 year
1 year to less than 2
2 years to less than 3
3 years or more

03

How many years of experience do you have supervising lifeguards in an aquatic setting?

No Experience
Less than 1 year
1 year to less than 2 years
2 years to less than 3
3 years to less than 4
More than 4 years

Required Question

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Aquatic Manager