Pool Manager; Temporary - Summer

Position: Pool Manager (Temporary - Summer Employment)
Open continuously and is subject to close at any time. A first review of applications is scheduled for the week of February 9th. Apply today!

When the school years ends and the temperature begins to rise, the City of Pasadena aquatics season begins! The Aquatics program offers swim lessons for all swim levels, as well as recreational swimming. Start your summer off by joining our team!  

A Pool Manager (Summer) is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a swimming pool complex.

The ideal candidate will possess leadership skills to effectively carry out the summer aquatics program at their pool site. This person must hold current Red Cross certifications in Lifeguarding & Water Safety Instruction. To be successful in this position, individuals must be responsible and vigilant to ensure the safety of the customer.

CERTIFICATIONS:

Red Cross certifications in Lifeguarding & Water Safety Instruction certifications MUST be attached to online application at the time of submission to participate in this examination process.

RETURNERS:

If your Red Cross certification has expired please contact the Honorable John J. Kennedy Pool at  for further details and class eligibility.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Aquatics staff must work from Monday, June 8, 2026  through Saturday, August 8, 2026. Dates subject to change depending on program need.  Work hours vary (up to 37 hours/week) depending on assignment, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

MANDATORY TRAINING:

Week of June 8, 2026. Employees are required to attend.

SWIM TEST:
Saturday March 21, 2026 between 10:00am - 12:00pm and Saturday March 28, 2026 between 10:00am - 12:00pm.

LOCATION:

Honorable John J. Kennedy Pool 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103. Must be able to attend one of the swim test dates.

The major responsibilities of this position are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the  Pool Manager job description.

* Oversees the safe and efficient operation of the swimming pool complex.

* Schedules, assigns and supervises the work of staff.

* Plans and supervises a swimming recreation program involving instruction for beginners to advanced swimmers.

* Responsible for collection and reporting of fees.

* Ensures that all rules, regulations and safety practices are properly enforced.

* Reports all accidents and sees that victims receive proper care.

* Administers first aid if necessary.

* Responsible for the cleanliness of the pool and the adjoining area and building.

* Maintains effective public relations.

* Handles complaints.

* Dispenses swimming activity information.

* Responsible for preparation of all operating records and reports

* Operates a variety of office equipment, including PC's and related software.

* Physical strength and agility to lift 75 pounds, bend in all directions, and pull and lower items up to 75 pounds.

* Provides swimming lessons to the public; and performs related duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position.

* Innovation imagines and devising new and better ways of doing things.

* Leadership guides and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal.

* Professional Impact presents self as a positive representative of the organization.

* Reading Comprehension understands and using written information.

* Safety Focus shows vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards.

* Writing communicates effectively in writing.

Minimum qualifications:

* A minimum of three years' experience as a lifeguard, including one year of experience in a supervisory capacity.

* Required American Red Cross

Certifications:

Lifeguarding & Water Safety Instructor.

* Must have the ability to swim 500 yards in 10 minutes, 30 seconds.

Desired qualifications:

* Experience with online recreation management systems, such as Civic Rec is highly desirable.

SELECTION PROCESS:

The selection process will consist of a combination of training and experience evaluation, timed swim test, and department-level interviews.

VACANCY INFORMATION:

Summer vacancies occurring in the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department may be filled as a result of this examination process. Candidates may be offered positions with lower stated qualifications than those for which they have applied/qualified based upon operational determinations of the Recreation and Aquatics supervisors.  

PROBATIONARY WORK TEST PERIOD = At- will (Summer Temporary Employment)

FLSA = Non-exempt

UNIT = Hourly

Candidates must possess at time of application the following American Red Cross

Certifications:

Lifeguarding Certifications and Water Safety Instructor.  

Candidates selected for this position will be required to attend mandatory training sessions and other in-service trainings week of June 8, 2026. Failure to attend these sessions may be cause for termination.

Candidates are required to successfully complete a medical examination, including drug screen and a criminal background live scan screen consistent with…