Pool Manager - Seasonal

General Description and Classification Standards

Manages a staff of lifeguards and/or aquatics assistants in operating and maintaining an outdoor municipal swimming pool.

Works under direct supervision and follows standardized procedures along with verbal and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.

• Manages a staff of lifeguards and/or aquatics assistants in operating and maintaining an outdoor municipal swimming pool.
• Develops staff work schedules to maintain proper coverage during outdoor pool operations.
• Collaborate with Aquatics Director to develop youth and senior Learn to Swim and Recreational Swim schedule to accommodate all Camp Best Friends Sites as well as the general public.
• Maintains sanitation of pool facilities by testing pool water using a chemical test kit and maintains proper levels of chlorine and other necessary pool chemicals.
• Instructs swimming and life guard classes.
• Coaches swim and water polo teams.
• Officiates at contests and exhibitions.
• Enforces all City codes, laws, and regulations to ensure health and safety of all patrons.

Knowledge of all rules, regulations and laws governing outdoor pool operations.

Basic knowledge of chemistry related to pool maintenance.

Knowledge of water sports e.g. water polo, etc.

Strong swimming skills, strength and stamina to perform tasks of lifeguard.

Skills necessary to attain Lifeguard certification.

Skills necessary to attain CPR/First Aid certification.

Skills necessary to attain Water Safety Instructor certification.

Ability to provide group leader support over other lifeguards.

Ability to plan, organize and prioritize assignments and work activities.

Ability to compile, prepare and maintain assortment of reports and records.

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).

2-3 years of lifeguard experience or Pool Supervisor experience.

Must pass background checks for criminal and child protective findings.

Must pass a drug screening.

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) with 2-3 years of outdoor lifeguard experience or Pool Supervisor experience.

The following certifications are required:
First Aid/CPR certification;
Lifeguard certification;
Water Safety Instructor certification;
Valid Georgia Driver's License.

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

• City of Atlanta required training June 1st– June 5th, 2026.
• Summer staff will be required to work an 8-hour shift Monday – Friday from June 8th– July 24th, 2026;
  Vacation requests during this time will not be approved.
• All summer staff must be actively involved with campers during swim times and wear a bathing suit (one-piece for females, swimming trunks with lining for males). Staff is not required to know how to swim or teach swim lessons.

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• Job Identification 33325
• Job Category Recreation
• Posting Date 12/18/2025, 06:17 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 160 Trinity Avenue, Atlanta, GA, 30303, US