Pool Manager - PT - Sammons Indoor Pool

City of Temple; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Temple is seeking a Pool Manager to oversee safe operations at city pools. The role requires leadership, lifeguard supervision, and adherence to safety rules with flexible hours including weekends.

Must have lifeguard experience, a valid driver’s license, and American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid certification. This is a part-time position within the aquatics division. RecTrac experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid driver’s license and Red Cross Lifeguard CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid certification.
• Two summer seasons of lifeguard experience and one summer in an assistant manager role preferred.
• Ability to plan, supervise and train lifeguards, and to enforce safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily pool operations and maintains a clean, safe facility.
• Plans, trains and evaluates lifeguards; manages schedules and rotations.
• Monitors safety guidelines and ensures rescue techniques are performed correctly.
• Assists with front desk operations and maintains attendance/records in RecTrac.
• Leads in-service training bi-monthly and communicates incidents to leadership.

Skills

Lifeguard supervision

First Aid/CPR

Staff training

Scheduling

Safety compliance

Front desk operations

Facility safety awareness

Driving between facilities

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

RecTrac

Job description

Posted Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 6:00 AM

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Summary

The Pool Manager, under the general supervision of the Program Coordinator, is responsible for the safe operations and supervision of City swimming pools. This leadership role provides technical assistance to aquatics team and enforces aquatics facility rules, policies, and procedures. Must be able to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays. This is a part-time position at the aquatics division.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises and manages the daily pool operations; maintains clean and safe facility
• Assists in planning, training, evaluating lifeguards and monitors pool programming
• Generates and implements schedules, lifeguard rotation, and daily assignments
• Monitors activities and ensures lifeguards observe swimmers, inspect equipment, and pool area is properly maintained/cleaned
• Provides instructions and prevents accidents in the aquatic’s facilities
• Manages pump room procedures including chemical readings, balancing and filtration
• Hyper-chlorinates pool water when there is an incident
• Inspects facility regularly and reports immediately any unsafe conditions/equipment
• Monitors safety guidelines and ensures proper rescue techniques are performed
• Manages first aid or CPR according to prescribed procedures, notifying emergency medical personnel when necessary
• Assists with front desk operation and transactions
• Performs safety inspections and basic maintenance to ensure the pool and surrounding areas are clean and safe
• Uses RecTrac for daily attendance and maintains financial and operating records/reports
• Manages routine disciplinary issues, documents incidents, and communicates each to the supervisor
• Assists with special recreational activities such as athletic events, instructional programs, special projects
• Leads in-service training bi-monthly, ensuring staff remains up to date on rescue skills, response times, and facility EAPs
• Drives between designated aquatics facilities
• Follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Two summer seasons of experience as a lifeguard
• One summer of experience in an Assistant Manager role
• Knowledge of water safety practices and usage of water safety equipment
• Pass swimming skills test and basic water safety practices and usage of water safety equipment test

Preferred Qualifications

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations

• Valid driver’s license
• Current certification with American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aide