Pool Manager Internship – Virginia

Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to employe

Love the water? Want to develop leadership skills this summer?
Join our team as a Pool Manager Intern! Grow your leadership. Gain real experience.
You’ll gain hands-on experience managing team of lifeguards, running pool operations, and keeping our community safe, all while building skills for college and your future career.

Job Title: Pool manager

Location: Various multiguard pools

Duration: 4-5 months (May-September)

Work hours: 40h per week

Mentorship included

Paid internship

• Assist with daily pool opening and closing procedures.
• Monitor pool activities and support the lifeguard team in enforcing safety rules.
• Conduct or assist with water quality testing, equipment checks, and chemical log documentation.
• Assist in coordinating staff schedules, ensuring compliance with break policies, and supporting the staffing coordinator in creating weekly schedules and managing day-to-day scheduling tasks.
• Provide customer service by assisting patrons and helping resolve minor concerns.
• Participate in rescue-readiness drills and assist during incidents or emergencies under supervision.
• Help maintain facility cleanliness, restock supplies, and support overall operational upkeep.

This Pool Manager Internship in Virginia is ideal for students and recent graduates seeking hands-on experience in aquatic facility management, staff supervision, and safety compliance.

As a Pool Manager Intern in Virginia, you will work closely with experienced supervisors and develop strong leadership and operational skills.

• Knowledge of pool operations, water chemistry, and facility inspection procedures.
• Hands-on experience with lifeguarding standards, emergency response, and safety protocols.
• Familiarity with lifeguard equipment, incident reporting, and operational documentation.

• Supervisory experience supporting staff rotations, breaks, and on-the-job training.
• Strong customer service and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Enhanced teamwork, professionalism, time management, and problem-solving abilities.

• Age 18+
• At least 1 year of lifeguarding experience.
• Interest in aquatics, recreation management, operations, or leadership roles.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-service-oriented approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a safety-focused environment.
• Willingness to participate in rescue-readiness and emergency response training.
• Professionalism, reliability, and comfort working outdoors or in aquatic settings.
• Vald ARC Lifeguarding/First Aid & CPR/AED for Lifeguards Certification (if not certified, please visit our training page for more information about certification and recertification classes)
• Bloodborne Pathogens Certification
• Pool Operator Certification

Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to employe