Assistant Manager

Old Orchard Swim Club, an outdoor pool in the Old Orchard neighborhood of Cherry Hill, NJ, is accepting applications for the Assistant Pool Manager for the summer season. The pool opens on Memorial Day weekend and closes on Labor Day. This is a private pool/swim club, owned and maintained by its members, and governed by a Pool Board composed of pool members. Approximately 180 families are members.

The key responsibilities of the Assistant Pool Manager position are as follows:

Efficient and effective operation of the club, which includes directly overseeing the pool facility, grounds maintenance and ensuring the health, safety and welfare of those using them
The assistant manager will work weekends (including Memorial Day) until the club opens daily on the day after Cherry Hill schools end, the club will then be open daily from 12 -8 (9 on weekends) until close of season on Labor Day. The manager is expected to work½ the days in a given week. The shifts will be coordinated with the pool manager to ensure full coverage.
Help manage a team of Lifeguards to run the day to day operations of the club in accordance with local regulations and standards of safety governing outdoor pools and private recreation clubs.
Lead the team in terms of what is expected from them in the usual course of events, keeping the club and pool clean and tidy and presentable to members.
Market the club to potential new members and explain the requirements and expectations of membership.
Work with the Board and manager to address maintenance and operational issues that arise at the club on a day-to-day basis.
Empower the team to enforce the rules of the club and do so yourself when you are on site.
Recommended Experience:

Ideally, the candidate will have prior pool management experience, although this is not a requirement.
Red Cross first aid & CPR qualified is ideal but could be obtained after work commences.
Demonstrates solid character, positive demeanor and a sincere enthusiasm to manage and build a proactive and engaged team.
Good communication, problem-solving skills and interpersonal skills to deal with staff, members, guests, board members and external parties.