Temporary Swimming Pool Operators

Job Description

Montgomery College, Rockville and Germantown campuses, seek candidates for temporary PT Pool Operators in the Facilities Department. This is an evergreen requisition, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis to support current and anticipated staffing needs. While applications are reviewed regularly, please note, a position may not be actively available at the time you apply. This is a non-bargaining, non-exempt position. For non-exempt positions, you are not eligible to work a secondary job at Montgomery College. 

Montgomery College promotes and creates a working and learning environment rooted in the basic tenets of fairness, belonging, and inclusiveness. 

The Pool Operator provides regular lifeguarding duties by ensuring the safety of pool patrons by rescuing swimmers in distress and administering CPR and/or AED equipment as required, while enforcing all rules and regulations related to pool activities.  The Pool Operator is also responsible for operating and maintaining pools, up-keep of pool decks, and maintaining safe, clean, and sanitary swimming pool water and equipment. The Pool Operator will test water chemistry, run filtration systems, fix mechanical issues, and follow health laws.

This is a part-time, temporary position without benefits funded through June 30, 2027. Employment continuation beyond this period is contingent upon need and funding. Part-time, temporary positions are not eligible to work more than 25 hours per week.

 Duties include but are not limited to:  

·         Operate, monitor and maintain a healthy and safe aquatic environment/facility for the College community.

·         Perform lifeguard and related water chemistry monitoring duties, including but not limited to: staffing the sign-desk and responding to issues in the locker rooms.

·         Actively work to protect minor aged children using the facility, and report concerns related to the protection of minors on college campuses in a timely manner as detailed in current Title IX legislation.

·         Perform cleaning and sanitizing duties. Assist with the annual draining, cleaning and refilling of the swimming pool and other related projects and/or activities.

·         Support the pool activities and physical education classes utilizing the facility such as setting up and tearing down rental areas, distributing equipment, opening and closing the facility.

·         Provide information to internal/external patrons concerning College classes and activities, recreational swim and rental programs. 

·          Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:  

·         Montgomery County Swimming Pool Operators License

·         Montgomery County Approved: Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR with AED Certifications. 

·         Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship  

Hiring Range: $20.00 per hour

For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your education equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation service, must be included in your application.

As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:

• Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 or HRSTM@montgomerycollege.edu.  We require at least two weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation.

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.

Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace.

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