Swim Club Manager

Position Overview

The Hasbrouck Heights Swim Club (HHSC) is seeking an experienced and professional Pool Manager to oversee the operations of our member-owned facility for the upcoming summer season. The Manager is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for our 300+ member families while ensuring full compliance with the club’s bylaws, rules, and New Jersey State Health Department regulations.

This role requires a leader capable of directing a seasonal staff of 12+ lifeguards & office staff (mostly high school and college-age individuals), managing facility maintenance, and serving as the primary point of contact for members during operating hours.

Key Responsibilities

  • Personnel Management: Recruit, train, and supervise a staff of 12+ lifeguards. Responsibilities include creating staffing model, establishing weekly schedules, conducting on-site training, and ensuring all staff maintain active certifications and adhere to HHSC performance standards.
  • Facility Oversight: Manage all aspects of pool chemistry and filtration systems. Ensure the main pool and kiddie pool meet all health and safety standards. Conduct daily inspections of the grounds, including picnic areas and locker rooms.
  • Inventory Management: Responsible for inventory management and ordering of all first aid, janitorial, office, and pool chemical supplies.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Maintain the club’s operating license by keeping accurate daily logs (chemical levels, bather loads, incident reports) as required by the Borough of Hasbrouck Heights Health Department.
  • Vendor Management: Coordinate with specialized contractors for pool opening, electrical grounding, water testing, and equipment repairs.
  • Policy Enforcement: Fairly and consistently enforce all Club Rules and Regulations, including guest policies, age requirements for supervision, and safety protocols (e.g., adult swim transitions, diving well safety).
  • Member Relations: Act as the on-site representative of the Board of Trustees. Resolve member concerns professionally and assist with guest check-ins and membership verification. Escalate challenges with members to the Board of Trustees as needed.
  • Program Oversight: Coordinate with Swim & Dive team coaches and supervise the Learn to Swim program.
  • Emergency Management: Serve as the primary authority during emergencies or inclement weather, making decisions regarding pool closures in accordance with club safety protocols.
  • Professional Membership: Attend monthly New Jersey Pool Managers Association (NJPMA) meetings to maintain membership standards

Preferred Qualifications & Certifications

The ideal candidate will possess, or be capable of acquiring by opening day, the following:

  • Experience: 2-3 years of experience in pool management or a senior supervisory role, specifically managing a teenage workforce.
  • Certifications
  • Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) license.
  • Lifeguard Supervisor/Management Certificate (American Red Cross or equivalent).
  • Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certifications.

Schedule Requirements

  • Pre-Season: Availability in late March to April for facility setup, staff hiring/training, and coordination with the Board of Trustees.
  • Regular Season: Full-time presence required from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Must be available to work weekends and holidays. This may include late evenings for community events, such as teen nights.
  • Post-Season: Pool shutdown and winterization.

To Apply

Hasbrouck Heights Swim Club is a 501(c)(7) non-profit, member-operated organization.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person

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