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Under the direction of the Assistant Aquatics Director, this seasonal, limited part-time position runs the duration of the summer starting in mid-May and running through Labor Day weekend. This position supports the Assistant Aquatics Director in the management of the outdoor pool. The role acts as a shift supervisor overseeing aspects of pool management and team leadership.  Outdoor pool managers are central in creating a welcoming, safe, and fun summer experience for our outdoor pool members. JCC Greater Boston is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston’s core values - Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation - which resonate with many who do not identify as Jewish. Primary responsibilities include, and are not limited to: Manage the day-to-day outdoor pool operations: ·       Learns and oversees the processes, standards and requirements to operate the outside pool effectively and safely. ·       Provide support to facilitate shift changes, break rotations, and lunch breaks for lifeguards, cleaning staff, and other pool staff. Makes shift changes, as required. ·       Oversees weekly lifeguard swims and skill checks. Performs swim tests. ·       Manages the facility including swim lane changes. ·       Manages the pool and pump house. Specific responsibilities may include: chemical maintenance, draining/filling, backwashing and documentation. Ensures the safety of every pool patron through education, vigilant preventative guarding, first aid, emergency medical services, rescue services, and staff mentorship/modelling. ·       Monitors outdoor pool and solves problems when and if they arise. ·       Ensures cleanliness and neatness of pool area, grounds and bathrooms. Models conduct, problem solving, customer service and observes daily ODP staff activity and uses good judgement to report concerns to the Assistant Director, intervene to guide, mentor and address or de-escalate issues as needed. ·       Contributes to creating a congenial, collaborative team dynamic. ·       Acts as a liaison between the pool members and the staff with an emphasis on customer service. ·       Resolves logistical issues and member concerns in a professional manner or escalate issues/concerns, as appropriate. ·       Serves as a member of the agency Health and Wellness Staff with responsibilities, which, at times, extend beyond the limits of his/her specialized functions. Standard Staff Expectations: ·       Actively create a welcoming dynamic where each individual is valued and welcomed. ·       Actively participate as an essential member of the Aquatics team. ·       Adheres to JCC policy and protocols (e.g. walkie-talkie, safety equipment, appropriate dress) ·       Support JCC Greater Boston’s mission, vision, and values of belonging, joyfulness, collaboration and transformation, including through personal role modeling. ·       Ability to mentor staff members, especially junior team members ·       Participate in all staff meetings as assigned and contribute to overall organizational success. ·       Other duties as assigned.