LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
PERSONNEL COMMISSION
CLASS SPECIFICATION
CLASS CODE 5358
SWIMMING POOL SUPERVISOR
DEFINITION
Coordinates and supervises the operation of a swimming pool and schedules and monitors swimming
activities.
TYPICAL DUTIES
Coordinates instructional, athletic team, and community services use of the swimming pool facilities with
the Athletic Directors, Physical Education Department Chairperson and the Community Services
program.
Supervises staff engaged in operating, adjusting, and maintaining disinfection systems, pumps,
chlorinators, heating and filtration systems and other swimming pool related equipment.
Inspects pool equipment and facilities on a regular basis to ensure compliance with State and County
health and safety regulations and for proper operation, damage or defects, and cleanliness; submits
maintenance repair requests as needed.
Establishes procedures for responding to emergencies.
Responds to routine and serious inquiries, complaints, and emergency situations.
Develops and enforces safety policies and rules for the use of the pool and surrounding areas.
Works with campus Business Office staff to develop appropriate control procedures for collection of
admission fees, handling of cash, and the reporting of cash receipts.
Schedules, assigns, trains, and supervises the work of Pool Lifeguards and others needed to work during
regular hours of operation and at special events.
Supervises or participates in the collection of admission fees.
Maintains records of ticket receipts and makes reports of event attendance.
Provides information regarding pool activities to college offices and the community.
Oversees the testing of pool water for proper chemical content.
Teaches swimming, diving and lifesaving.
May maintain and operate swimming pool in the absence of lower-level staff.
Performs related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
A Swimming Pool Supervisor supervises and coordinates the day-to-day operation of a swimming pool
including arranging swimming schedules and overseeing swimming activities.
A Pool Operations Technician makes tests of swimming pool water, operates pool equipment, and
performs a variety of custodial work to keep a campus swimming pool facility in a sanitary and orderly
condition.
SUPERVISION
General supervision is received from an academic or classified supervisor. Immediate supervision is
exercised over Pool Lifeguards and Pool Operations Technicians.
SWIMMING POOL SUPERVISOR
7/9/13
CLASS QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Policies and procedures of swimming pool operation and maintenance
Lifesaving methods including techniques of resuscitation and first aid
Equipment and materials used for cleaning and sanitation of a swimming pool
Safety and health practices pertaining to a swimming pool operation
Basic bookkeeping practices and procedures
Principles of training and supervision
Principles of recordkeeping
Basic operations of computer and office equipment
Ability to:
Plan and coordinate a swimming pool operation program
Demonstrate and teach first-aid methods and swimming, diving, and lifesaving techniques
Train and supervise the work of others
Respond appropriately in emergency situations
Deal effectively and tactfully with college students, instructional staff, and community members
Keep detailed and accurate records
Communicate effectively orally and in writing
Give clear and concise instructions
Learn general and specialized computer applications
ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
A. An associate degree or its equivalent from a recognized college or university with a major in
recreation or a related field AND one year of full-time paid experience in managing a swimming
pool or in swimming instruction, lifesaving, and first aid work.
OR
B. Graduation from high school or its equivalent AND three years of full-time paid experience in
managing a swimming pool or in swimming instruction, lifesaving, and first aid work.
Special:
A valid Water Safety Instructor Certificate issued by the American Red Cross.
A valid American Red Cross or American Heart Association First-Aid certificate or its equivalent.
Appointees must acquire an American Red Cross or American Heart Association certificate in
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation within six months of appointment.
Revised
SWIMMING POOL SUPERVISOR
7/9/13