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Now accepting applications for 2021 Aquatic Center positions!
The Spring Hill Aquatic Center is known for its considerate, enthusiastic, dependable staff members who work together to create a positive, safe experience for guests.
By joining this winning team, you can earn money, meet new friends, have fun and gain valuable work experience!
Team members are hired on a seasonal basis for each operating season (late May through late August). Applicants must be available for the entire season, including evenings and weekends.
Returning seasonal employees receive a pay incentive equal to an extra $0.25 per year of employment with the City. In addition, all employees are eligible for an end-of-season bonus.
The application window is open until all positions are filled. Applications can be completed here.Assistant Pool Managers
Assistant Managers are responsible for the supervision of pool personnel, training of lifeguard staff, regular pool maintenance, operational activities, and record keeping. This position maintains and improves facilities and programs and resolves staff and patron issues. Salary begins at $11 per hour and is a non-exempt position. No City residency required.
Must be at least 17 years of age with two years of similar experience. A high school diploma or G.E.D. is required. Must be able to read, write and count. Employee must possess a valid driver's license. American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor and/or Water-park Instructor certifications, WSI, and Blood Pathogens certification are preferred. A CPO (Certified Pool Operator) or AFO (Aquatic Facility Operator) certification is preferred. Ability to use the cash register is required.
Essential duties include:
- Supervise, motivate, train, and evaluate lifeguard, front desk and concession staff on applicable emergency and operating skills, applicable equipment and software. Work with employees to identify and resolve problems, assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility, review and evaluate work methods and procedures. Upon approval of the Aquatics Manager implement discipline procedures. Must be readily visible on the deck and in the facility.
- Performs duties as a lifeguard, front desk and concession stand as required and/or scheduled.
- Assists in planning, directing and organizing all activities of the aquatic facility. Supervise pool personnel and the daily operation of the pools. Coordinates schedules for aquatic staff daily and during special events.
- Observe and assist in communication and enforcement of policies and procedures to staff and the public to promote safety. Resolve sensitive, significant and controversial issues from personnel and patrons, while promoting friendly and courteous attitudes. Displays the knowledge, and can initiate and perform the Emergency Action Plan, including all procedures and skills.
- Must be able to comply with, and promote, safety and sanitary regulations according to federal, state, county, local and organizational requirements. Make routine inspections of facilities to determine functionality and safety. Maintains pool chemicals and pool filtering equipment in a safe operating range as needed. Maintain pool cleanliness. Perform daily cleaning of the facility and grounds.
- Complete and verify required reports and records first aid and rescues, accidents, theft, vandalism, payroll, and daily logs accurately and on time. This individual will report safety incidents to Aquatic Center Manager.
- Exhibit a high degree of customer service skills and positive attitude with staff and customers at all times and create and maintain good public relations.
Lifeguards
Lifeguards are responsible for the supervision of pool patrons, maintenance of training standards, daily pool maintenance, operational activities, and record-keeping. This is a non-exempt position. Hourly rate: $9 for new hires.
Must be at least 15 years of age. Experience is preferred but not necessary. Must be able to read, write, and count. Current American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid certifications are required or must be able to obtain prior to employment date.
Essential duties include:
- Monitoring and attending to pool patrons.
- Performing all lifeguard skills, including first aid, CPR, emergency and safety procedures and rescue maneuvers.
- Attending required in-service training and maintaining weekly swimming and preseason training and daily training requirements.
- Exhibiting a high degree of customer service skills and positive attitude with staff and customers at all times.
- Observing and aiding in communication and enforcement of policies and procedures to staff and the public to promote safety.
- Resolving sensitive, significant and controversial issues from personnel and patrons while maintaining a friendly and courteous attitude.
- Complying with and promoting safety and sanitary regulations, including routinely inspecting facilities, maintaining chemicals and filtering equipment and maintaining pool cleanliness
- Completing essential reports of first aid and rescue incidents
Deck Attendant
Deck attendants are responsible for maintaining an inviting, positive, clean and safe environment at the Spring Hill Aquatic Center. Desk attendants must also be able to communicate and enforce rules, regulations, and policies to visitors, performing basic custodial duties, and monitoring the facility. This is a non-exempt position. Beginning hourly rate: $7.25 per hour.
Must be at least 14 years of age. Experience is not required. Must be able to read, write, and count, with knowledge of basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Essential duties include:
- Communicating and enforcing pool rules and policies to participants and patrons, including pool rules, deck rules, entrance and exit policies, locker room rules, swim diaper and rubber pants requirements and other rules.
- Providing excellent customer service while addressing questions and concerns from staff, patrons and participants in a timely manner.
- Cleaning facilities and grounds as needed, including pool deck, bathrooms and concession area.
- Identifying and observing general equipment daily for possible maintenance needs and adjustments.
- Making routine inspection of facilities to determine functionality and safety, including restrooms, pool deck, and inside and outside the pool perimeter and reports unsatisfactory conditions.
- Maintaining pool cleanliness, ensuring clear vacuum and gutters and performing daily cleaning of the facility and grounds.
Front Desk and Concession Worker
Front desk and concession workers are responsible for admitting patrons into the pool or waiting on pool patrons at the concession stand, including preparing and serving requested food and beverage orders. Responsibilities include collecting fees, operating a cash register, making change, keeping the aquatic facility clean and organized and safe and proper handling of food items and supplies. This is a non-exempt position. Beginning hourly rate: $7.25
Must be at least 15 years of age. Experience is not required. Must be able to read, write and count, with knowledge of basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Essential duties include:
- Greeting patrons and answering phone calls and questions.
- Collecting fees and producing correct change.
- Preparing and serving food in a safe and sanitary manner.
- Operating applicable equipment, including a cash register and a microwave.
- Encouraging and selling products from the concession stand.
- Completing required reports and records, including closing reports, daily logs, and attendance accurately and on time as required and assigned.
- Exhibit a high degree of customer service skills and positive attitude with staff and customers at all times, and create and maintain good public relations.
Swim Instructor
Swim instructors are responsible for developing customized swim lessons to fit each individual based on their skill level, which allows the students to progress at their own pace. Salary range begins at $9 per hour and is a non-exempt position. No City residency required.
Must be at least 16 years of age and have current first aid and CPR/AED certification. Experience working with customers and the public is preferred. Current swim instructor certification is preferred from one or more of the following organizations: Red Cross WSI, YMCA, Foss Swim School, Shoreview Community Center, USA Swimming ASCA (American Swim Coaches Association), USD Swimming STSC (Safety Training for Swim Coaches).
Essential duties include:
- Providing individual instruction for varying ages of swimmers designed to meet the participant's interests, abilities and goals.
- Educating participants on proper training technique and promoting swimmer safety.
- Providing lesson plans as appropriate and conducting swim tests
- Submitting and maintaining skills sheets, lesson logs and attendance information.
- Providing for the health and safety of participants, including ensuring that all teaching and practice areas are free of hazards and that materials and equipment are safe.