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TARGET CLOSE DATE: 10/03/2025 PAY GRADE: Grade 18 TYPE: Full time JOB SUMMARY: The City of Birmingham is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Swimming Pool Supervisor. This role is responsible for assisting the Recreation Supervisor in the operation and maintenance of the municipal swimming pool system. Such individuals oversee pool activities and enforce water safety rules and regulations in an effort to provide a safe and enjoyable swimming program for the community. They also oversee pool and facility maintenance, assist local coaches in organizing a swim team program, and ensure all public areas are cleaned and functioning properly. The work of a Senior Swimming Pool Supervisor is performed with considerable independence within established codes, regulations, and guidelines and is reviewed periodically by a supervisor or director. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: The City of Birmingham provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is listed below: Birmingham $19.68 - $30.53 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position: American Red Cross Basic Lifeguard Training Certificate, YMCA Lifeguard Certificate, or National Pool and Water Park Lifeguard Training Certificate. American Red Cross Adult CPR Certificate or American Heart Association CPR Certificate. American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate. Experience conducting pool maintenance such as checking chemical levels, pumps, and lifesaving equipment. Experience conducting and teaching instructional swim classes. Experience teaching and training employees on how to conduct pool chemical checks, proper safety equipment use, and pool operations. Experience assigning and reviewing work, creating work schedules, and monitoring employee performance. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by the City of Birmingham. These qualifications may be considered by the hiring agency when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes. Certified Pool Operator Aquatic Facility Operator Water Safety Instructor Water Fitness Instructor TYPICAL JOB DUTIES: Oversees facility maintenance tasks following established policies and procedures to ensure the standards of the facility are maintained by ensuring that all public areas and amenities are cleaned and in working order. Monitors proper maintenance and upkeep of the pool by regularly performing visual and chemical inspections, updating records and reports, and performing other routine maintenance activities according to established standards and procedures. Maintains and oversees pool safety standards using established policies and procedures by ensuring lifeguard stations are secure, safety equipment is available and working, and ensuring all staff is properly trained on safety procedures. Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Job involves significant and concerted physical exertion required for regular prolonged periods of swimming. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed primarily in employer-owned facilities and pools such as community civic centers, recreation centers, etc. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc. EEO STATEMENT: The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operate its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website. ACCOMMODATION: To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at accommodationrequest@pbjcal.org or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process. NOTE: This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply. DISCLAIMER: This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time. Welcome to JobsQuest! JobsQuest is the gateway to civil service employment in the Merit System of Jefferson County, Alabama. The Merit System is comprised of approximately 8,000 employees in over 800 different kinds of jobs throughout 18 cities and five county-wide agencies within Jefferson County. JobsQuest is administered by The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (PBJC). To learn more about the PBJC, visit our website at https://www.pbjcal.org.