Pool Manager (Part-Time)

City of Pflugerville; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Pflugerville's Monarch Recreation Center is seeking a part-time Pool Manager to oversee daily work across indoor and outdoor pools, ensuring safety, water quality, and readiness for classes and events.

The role provides on-deck leadership, supervises lifeguards, instructors, and cashiers; assists with staffing, training, and incident documentation; leads emergency responses and maintains logs. Flexible evenings/weekends required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Recreation, Aquatic Management, Exercise Science, Public Administration, or related field.
• Minimum three years of experience in aquatics operations with supervision of lifeguards or aquatic staff.
• CPR/AED and First Aid required within six months of hire; AFO, LGI and WSI within six months.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities to ensure readiness, cleanliness, and safety.
• Provide on-deck leadership by supervising lifeguards, instructors, and cashiers and monitoring coverage.
• Assist with staffing by scheduling lifeguards, swim instructors, and cashiers; adjust as needed.
• Lead and support staff during emergencies and document incidents.
• Coach staff and provide corrective feedback to improve performance.
• Support in-service trainings, safety drills, and ongoing skill development.
• Perform water chemistry testing and coordinate with maintenance on water quality.
• Maintain staffing logs, certifications, incident reports, and other records.
• Engage with patrons to address concerns and promote safety and positive experiences.
• Adapt to a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Staff supervision

Scheduling

Training

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Emergency response

Multi-area monitoring

Flexible schedule

Education

Associate degree in Recreation or related field

Tools

CPR/AED

First Aid

AFO certification

LGI/WSI certifications

Job description

Part-time, year-round position responsible for overseeing daily pool and facility operations at the Monarch Recreation Center. The Pool Manager ensures the safety of patrons and staff while supporting aquatics programming throughout indoor and outdoor pool environments. This position monitors pools, slides, and water features during open swim, classes, fitness programs, and special events. The Pool Manager maintains safety and facility standards, ensures water quality and operational readiness, and works collaboratively with lifeguards, aquatics staff, and Recreation Center personnel to support overall facility operations. Reporting to the Aquatics Coordinator, this role serves as a key on-deck leader during assigned shifts and responds independently to operational and emergency situations within a complex, multi-use aquatic environment.

• Oversees daily operations of indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities to ensure readiness, cleanliness, and safety compliance.
• Provides on-deck leadership by supervising lifeguards, monitoring coverage, and ensuring adherence to procedures.
• Assists with scheduling lifeguards, swim instructors, and cashiers, adjusting staffing as needed.
• Leads and supports staff during emergencies and ensures proper incident documentation.
• Offers coaching and corrective feedback to enhance staff performance.
• Supports in-service trainings, safety drills, and ongoing skill development.
• Performs and documents water chemistry testing and coordinates with maintenance on water quality needs.
• Maintains staffing logs, certifications, incident reports, and other required records.
• Engages with patrons to address concerns, promote safety, and support positive experiences.
• Monitors pools, water features, and equipment throughout daily programming and special events.
• Collaborates with aquatics staff and Recreation Center personnel to support year-round programming and facility operations.
• Maintains operational readiness across complex aquatic environments and adapts to a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Perform related duties and fulfill responsibilities as required.

Formal Education: An associate’s degree in Recreation, Aquatic Management, Exercise Science, Public Administration, a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Relatable Work Experience: A minimum of three years of experience in aquatics operations is required. Experience supervising lifeguards or aquatic staff is required. Experience working in multi-pool or high-volume aquatic facilities is preferred.

Training, Licenses, and Certifications: CPR/AED and First Aid certification must be obtained within six months of hire. Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification must be obtained within six months of hire. Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) and Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certifications must be obtained within six months of hire. A valid Class C Texas driver’s license is required.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in municipal aquatics operations is preferred. Experience working in year-round indoor aquatic environments is also preferred.

Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.

• Knowledge of indoor aquatics operations, water chemistry, and safety procedures
• Knowledge of aquatic programming and instructional support
• Skill in supervising staff, scheduling, and leading training
• Skill in customer service and conflict resolution
• Ability to respond effectively to emergencies and perform rescues
• Ability to monitor multiple aquatic areas simultaneously
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings and weekends
• Ability to operate independently and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Work is performed in indoor aquatic environments with high humidity and noise
• Requires standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and performing water rescues
• Exposure to chemicals, water, and active program environments
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays