General Manager Job in Kansas City, Missouri & Kansas

Missouri Valley Pool Management has a General Manager (GM) opening in the Kansas City area. If you’re looking for an exciting job in the aquatics industry, we hope you’ll consider this position.

Company Overview

Missouri Valley Pool Management (MVPM) is a swimming pool management company located in Kansas City.  MVPM is part of The Pool Management Group, which is one of the premier swimming pool management organizations in the US.  MVPM’s operations span several counties and cities, including:

Counties in KS:  Johnson, Wyandotte, Douglas, Miami. 
Counties in MO: Jackson, Clay, Platte.
Surrounding KS towns/cities:  Kansas City, Overland Park, Lenexa, Olathe, Leawood, Shawnee, Bonner Springs, DeSoto, Leavenworth. 
Surrounging MO towns/cities:  Lees Summit, Grandview, Blue Springs, Independence, Liberty, Gladstone, Raytown, Parkville.

Job Description

The General Manager position requires a self-starter, with the ability to sell, manage and direct day to day operations of swimming pool management, including the staffing of lifeguards and the support of aquatic personnel.

This General Manager position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals looking for the challenges and rewards that accompany running a business. Have control of your future with unlimited financial rewards!

General Manager Responsibilities

  • Marketing and Sales - develop customer base by preparing and presenting Swimming Pool Management concept and model to potential client base.
  • Human Resources - recruit and hire aquatic staff required to manage swimming pool client base.
  • Facilitate Company Training - organize and oversee the training of staff in aquatic safety, swimming pool operation, lifeguard techniques, and customer service.
  • Opening Pools - prepare swimming pools at the start of the season for opening, including compliance with local codes for permitting.
  • Oversee Pool Operations - ongoing support and project management of customer swimming pools including lifeguard staffing, pool maintenance, cleaning, aquatic safety audits, swimming pool management client satisfaction, swimming pool water chemistry management and swimming lessons.
  • Pool Supervision - supervise lifeguard staff and operations of swimming pools to assure a safe, clean and customer satisfied environment.
  • Closing Pools - close swimming pools at the end of the swim season and prepare pools for winter.
  • Customer Service - Guarantee customer satisfaction with the operation of the swimming pool before, during, and after the swim season.
  • Financial Management - manage and responsible for revenue and expenses for company. Accountable to The Pool Management Group.
  • Company Organization and Administration - manage office administration including payroll for lifeguards, weekly reports, sales management, and office operation.
  • Repair and Maintenance - manage repair and maintenance of customer’s swimming pools to make certain each pool meets respective swimming pool safety codes and operational requirements.

General Manager Job Requirements

  • Self-starter and highly motivated.
  • Ability to prioritize, manage many tasks, and direct daily operations of business.
  • Effective communications skills.
  • Willingness to work long and hard.
  • Experience working as a lifeguard and/or working with lifeguards, or with young people in another field, such as coaching, is desirable.
  • College degree preferred.

Compensation: Percentage of annual profits. Normally over $100,000 within two to three years.  Starting compensation: $50,000 to $60,000, plus potential bonus, based on profits.

Benefits: Paid vacation, 401k (20% match), and company pays 50% of employee’s health insurance premiums.

To apply for this position, please complete this online form.