Pool Manager; Seasonal

Position: Pool Manager (Seasonal)
Salary: $18.00 Hourly
Location : Tyler, TX
Job Type: Full-time Temporary
Job Number: 995191
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 02/20/2026

Purpose Of Position
"SEASONAL POSITION ONLY - ONE (1) VACANCY"

Under the general direction of the Recreation Manager. Supervises and participates in the operating of a City of Tyler municipal swimming pool during the swimming season and performs other duties as required.

Essential Functions

• Selects, trains, and directs assigned employees to operate assigned swimming pool and associated facilities safely and effectively.
• Directs and participates in the collecting of admission fees, maintenance of clean and sanitary conditions of facilities and in maintaining appropriate discipline of patrons.
• Maintains accurate records of fees collected, supplies and equipment used, of pool operations and payroll data of employees.
• Regularly inspects facility including filtration and chlorinating equipment and notifies appropriate City employees of malfunctioning systems.
• Must have good knowledge of group activity practices, of swimming pool facilities and operating practices.
• Must have the ability to train and direct assigned employees to accomplish objectives safely and effectively, to apply First Aid and resuscitation techniques effectively as necessary.
• Must have the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Must have the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with assigned employees, other City employees and the general public.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience: At least one two (2) years of experience as a lifeguard or pool manager or management experience required. Must be currently certified in American Red Cross Standard First Aid, CPR, and Lifeguard Training. Current WSI certification preferred. Must be available to work any shift upon date of hire until the pool closes for the season. Open swim pool hours;
Thursdays 12:00 - 8:30 pm, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays 12:00 - 6:30 pm, and Saturdays 9:30 am - 6:30 pm.

Employees who complete at least 275 hours of work during the pool season will be eligible for full reimbursement of their certification costs. Employees who complete at least 240 hours of work during the pool season will be eligible for a partial reimbursement of their certification costs.

City Of Tyler Policy
It is the policy of the City to recruit, employ and to provide compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, and other protected veteran. The City affirms that employment decisions shall be made only on the basis of a person's ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

This position does require presence in the office to perform the essential functions of the job. The City shall continually review its employment practices and personnel procedures and take positive steps to assure that equality of employment opportunity in the City of Tyler, Texas is a fact as well as an ideal.

The City of Tyler will accept two years of relevant experience in place of each year of college required in the job description. Four years of relevant experience will be considered in place of an Associate's Degree, and eight years of relevant experience will be considered in place of a Bachelor's Degree. Any experience required in the Minimum qualifications is in addition to years of experience substituted for a degree.

The City of Tyler supports a policy of a drug and alcohol free workplace. All candidates are subject to pre-employment testing, which may include, but is not limited to, Drug and Alcohol Screenings, Work Fitness Evaluation, Criminal Background Check, and Consumer Report/Credit Check.

No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any regular full-time position. Persons under eighteen (18) years of age may be employed in temporary or regular part-time positions, if they furnish the City with a minor's release (Form 2-2) and are approved by the City Manager. No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any position requiring the operation of a City motorized vehicle.
This posting is subject to be removed at the discretion of the department providing the position.
The City of Tyler believes in putting people first. We are passionate, proactive, and purposeful in our mission to serve our community and make a positive difference in the lives of our neighbors.

The City of Tyler offers the following benefits:

• Full range of benefits including Health/Teledoc, Dental, Vision, Disability, and $10K of Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• 2:1 match in our TMRS Retirement Plan
• 11 paid holidays
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Award-winning Infants at Work Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition…