Pool Manager

Salary: $20.18 - $22.71 Hourly
Location : 3101 Center Street, Placerville
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number:
Department: Community Services Department
Division: Aquatics
Opening Date: 01/16/2026
Closing Date: 3/11/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Duties
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Under direction of the Recreation Supervisor or Aquatics Coordinator, performs all duties pertaining to the supervision, safety and operation of assigned pool facilities and programs: organizes and supervises swimming activities; trains, evaluates and supervises Lifeguards, Instructors and other Staff assigned to work at the pool; conducts weekly staff meetings; maintains proper sanitation of pool water; maintains cleanliness of dressing rooms, walks, restroom facilities and pool areas, acts in capacity of Office Assistant, Swimming Instructor or Lifeguard when needed;

maintains good public relations, completes pool facility program and financial records and reports as required; responsible for the control of all activities at the pool and keeping the Aquatics Coordinator informed of status of personnel, programs, and maintenance conditions affecting program and pool operation; and performs related work as required.

Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills is:

Certificates: American Red Cross Lifeguard Training/First Aid; CPR/AED for Lifeguards, Administering Emergency Oxygen, and First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (or other Title 22 equivalent) required. American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor and evidence of leadership training desirable.

Education/Experience: High school diploma and two seasons experience as a Lifeguard, Swim Instructor, or Assistant Pool Manager with increasing levels of responsibility.

Skill and Knowledge: Working with people of all ages; teaching swimming lessons according to City standards; organizing training sessions and activities for up to 70 staff members; enforcing City policies and procedures; team building techniques; demonstrating excellent leadership; recreation program evaluation techniques; employee appraisal methods; working with the public; customer service skills; performing current swimming rescue, first aid and CPR skills;

preparing reports; following oral and written instructions; working cooperatively with others; being neat, orderly and honest; interpreting policies and procedures.

Supplemental Information
HOURS: May be scheduled to work 20 to 40 hours a week, between the hours of 6:30am and 9:30pm, Saturday through Friday.

EMPLOYMENT DATES: Seasonal, Memorial Day through Labor Day, additional spring and fall employment possible.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
01

Please indicate if you are currently certified or your plans to obtain a Red Cross certification in Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED.

• Yes I am currently certified
• I am not certified

02

Please indicate if you currently have or what your plans are to obtain a Red Cross Title 22 (Advanced First Aid for First Responders in California).

• Yes, I am currently certified
• I am not certified

03

Please list your swimming background and experience.
04

Please indicate your ability to tread water for 2 minutes with legs only. This is a prerequisite for the Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course.

• Yes, I can perform this skill
• No, I cannot perform this skill
• I do not know if I can perform this skill

05

Please indicate your ability to swim 300 yards using only freestyle and breaststroke. This is a prerequisite for the Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course.

• I can perform this skill
• I cannot perform this skill
• I don't know if I can perform this skill

06

Please indicate your ability to: within 1 minute and 40 seconds - swim 20 yards, surface dive 8 feet, retrieve a 10 pound brick, bring the brick to the surface, return to the starting point, and exit the water without using the ladder. This is a prerequisite for the Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course.

• Yes, I can perform this skill
• No, I cannot perform this skill
• I do not know if I can perform this skill

07

Why do you want to work for the Placerville Aquatic Center this season?
08

Are you able to attend a Pre-Season Training?

• Yes
• No

09

How many hours per week would you prefer to work this summer?

• Up to 15 hours
• 15 hours - 25 hours
• 25 hours - 35 hours

10

Please list all time-off needs you will have for the summer season. Keep in mind, the pool is open 7 days a week from 7:00pm-8:30pm. Please be specific and list all dates and times.
Required Question