Aquatic Center Assistant Manager
City of Springdale
Posted on Feb 5, 2026
Description
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Thorough knowledge and enforcement of the facility procedures, rules and regulations, forms and reports, and legal issues is required. The Assistant Pool Manager must possess the following:
- Leadership Skills
- Fairness and consistency with all staff and personnel
- Reliability
- Professionalism
- Public relationship skills
- Good communication and organization skills
- Knowledge in the day to day operations of the Springdale Aquatic Center (SAC)
Safety/Security Sensitive Designation: This position is classified as safety/security sensitive under the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment and is therefore subject to random drug and alcohol testing. Job Duties
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- Provide good customer service to both internal and external customers; maintain positive and effective working relationships with other City employees (especially members of their own team), and have regular and reliable attendance that is non-disruptive.
- Directly supervises up to 45 non-supervisory positions. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include sitting on interview team for new hires, training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Assist in training of both new and returning staff members.
- Responsible for collecting available dates of guards and scheduling 14 guards per opening day.
- Assists the Pool Manager in the direct supervision of the aquatic center personnel and facilities.
- Assist lifeguards with daily operations.
- Supervise the opening and closing duties for the facility.
- Communicate with Pool Manager regarding policies, procedures, and day to day operations.
- Enforce all pool rules and regulations.
- Effectively communicate with patrons, staff, and manager.
- Check on lifeguards each hour for bathroom breaks and make sure guards have plenty of fluids.
- Assist with scheduled aquatic programs.
- Carry out duties as assigned by management.
- Deck Rover Responsibilities – constantly roam the deck and dressing room areas.
- Assumes lifeguard duties as needed.
- Assume all responsibilities of manager in their absence.
- Daily checks the facility for cleanliness.
- Assist in evaluating staff and programs.
- Assist with scheduling of lifeguards and admissions workers.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
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- Must be at least 15 years of age.
- Minimum of 2 years guarding experience.
- Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience.
- Must be able to possess and obtain Lifeguard, CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.
- Ability to utilize both internal and external resources to obtain information and data necessary to carry out routine assignments and special projects.
- Must have ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management and staff.

















