Pool Manager - Seasonal

City of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

4d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

THIS IS A SEASONAL POSITION Parks & Recreation Pool Manager - Seasonal Posting Expires: Open Until Filled Salary: $17.50 General Description and Classification Standards Manages a staff of lifeguards and/or aquatics assistants in operating and maintaining an outdoor municipal swimming pool. Supervision Received Works under direct supervision and follows standardized procedures along with verbal and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks. Responsibilities 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. Provides lifeguard services e.g. Rescuing swimmers in distress, administering first aid/CPR. Maintains pool safety. 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, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list. 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. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications – Education and Experience 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. Preferred Education & Experience High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) with 2-3 years of outdoor lifeguard experience or Pool Supervisor experience. Licensures and Certifications The following certifications are required: First Aid/CPR certification; Lifeguard certification; Water Safety Instructor certification; Valid Georgia Driver's License. Essential Capabilities and Work Environment Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job. Additional Information: 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.

Requirements

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.
First Aid/CPR certification
Lifeguard certification
Water Safety Instructor certification
Valid Georgia Driver's License
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.
Provides lifeguard services e.g. Rescuing swimmers in distress, administering first aid/CPR.
Maintains pool safety.
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.