Seasonal Pool Manager

Salary: $14.00 - $20.00 Hourly
Location : Kilgore, TX
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 012026
Department: Pool
Opening Date: 02/13/2026

The primary purpose of this position is to oversee daily operations of the City of Kilgore Pool, ensure high safety standards, manage employee scheduling and time reporting, manage training needs of staff and supervise all pool employees.

Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills

• Recognize and respond effectively in emergency situations by activating the Emergency Action Plan (EAP).
• Supervise lifeguards and ensures lifeguards scan the pool area at all times
• Communicate and enforce all State and local city pool policies and rules in a personable and professional manner.
• Dress and appearance are consistent with City of Kilgore standards including wearing your swimsuit, lifeguard/manager shirt, whistle while on duty.
• Conduct pool inspections and complete pool chemical logs and report imbalances as required.
• Proper radio or phone protocol and response in a timely manner ,includes radio communication to the front desk, building managers, direct supervisors and/or 911.
• Record daily participation numbers, manage staff schedules and supervise staff daily cleaning assignments.
• Must be able to relieve operations duties when needed, not limited to but consisting of Concession, Bag Check, Cashier Office duties, and Lifeguard duties.
• Participate in and/or conduct regular in-service trainings.
• Provide a welcoming environment for all patrons.
• Document any incidents and/or injuries.

• Maintain a clean and tidy workspace
• Prepare and conduct swim lesson program
• Manage pool party bookings, swim passes and swim lesson registration

Supervisory responsibilities

• Position will supervise all pool staff including lifeguards and cashiers

Work environment

• Indoor/Outdoor

Physical demands

• Ability to react to emergency situations by quick movements, strenuous activity, and on occasion assist or lift persons in distress of varying weights.
• Required to remain alert todangeroussituationswhilesitting,standingorwalkingforvariouslengths of time.
• Must be able to lift minimum of 50lbs

Minimum qualifications & Requirements
Minimum Qualifications

• Current Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Required.
• Current CPR/First Aid/AEDCertifications Required.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule to accommodate pool hours and events
• Must complete CPO (certified pool and spa) licensure, city provided

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous lifeguarding experience
• Management experience
• Cash handling experience

Supplemental information
Additional eligibility requirements

Work authorization/security clearance requirements;
Texas driver's license, pass a drug screen & a background, physical.
The City of Kilgore offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefit package including paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave as well as retirement with a two to one match, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, LTD Insurance, cafeteria plan, and longevity pay.