Swimming Pool Manager I

The City of San Diego; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of San Diego is seeking a Swimming Pool Manager I to lead and supervise staff, teach swimming classes, perform pool maintenance, and administer CPR/First Aid as needed. You will keep records, write reports, and promote aquatic programs to the public.

Pertaing to licensure, you must hold mandatory American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid, Emergency Medical Response, WSI, and CPR/AED Lifeguard certificates, with a pass/fail performance test prior to employment.

Qualifications

• Six months of full-time pool supervision experience with organized aquatic instruction.
• Must pass a performance test and maintain valid certificates throughout employment.
• Ability to work holidays, weekends, and evenings, and June–August schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead, evaluate and supervise staff and volunteers at the pool.
• Teach swimming classes and administer first aid/CPR as needed.
• Maintain records, write reports and publicize aquatic programs.
• Coordinate staffing, plan events, and conduct staff training.
• Provide information on pool regulations and procedures.

Education

CPR/First Aid Certification

Lifeguard Certification

WSI Certification

AED/CPR for Lifeguards

Job description

JOB INFORMATION

SWIMMING POOL MANAGER I CANDIDATES MUST APPLY BEFORE TAKING THE PERFORMANCE TEST. ONCE APPLICATIONS ARE APPROVED, CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED REGARDING THE SPECIFIC DATE, TIME AND LOCATION.

PLEASE NOTE, PLACEMENT IN A PREFERRED TEST MONTH IS NOT GUARANTEED.

See NOTES below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.

JOB INFORMATION

SWIMMING POOL MANAGER I CANDIDATES MUST APPLY BEFORE TAKING THE PERFORMANCE TEST. ONCE APPLICATIONS ARE APPROVED, CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED REGARDING THE SPECIFIC DATE, TIME AND LOCATION.

PERFORMANCE TEST DATES ARE TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR THE MONTHS OF DECEMBER 2026, MARCH 2027, AND JUNE 2027. FIRST TEST DATE IS SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 12, 2026. CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, HOWEVER, CANDIDATES INTERESTED IN A SPECIFIC MONTH TEST DATE SHOULD APPLY APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH BEFORE THEIR PREFERRED TESTING MONTH.

PLEASE NOTE, PLACEMENT IN A PREFERRED TEST MONTH IS NOT GUARANTEED.

See NOTES below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.

Swimming Pool Manager I positions lead, evaluate and supervise the work of subordinates and volunteers; administer and teach swimming classes; perform pool maintenance; administer first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as needed; keep records and write reports; publicize and market new and existing aquatic programs; develop fund raising activities; plan and conduct special aquatic events; coordinate staffing schedules; conduct specialized staff training; provide information to the public about pool and facility regulations, policies and procedures; and perform other duties as assigned.

Notes

• Employees in job classifications represented by Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:
  • 3.5% effective 7/1/27
  • 2% effective 7/1/28
  • 2% effective 1/1/29
  • Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
  • Swimming Pool Manager I positions are available in full-time (benefitted) and part-time (limited/hourly) employment.
  • Swimming Pool Manager I employees may be assigned to work on holidays, weekends and evenings.
  • Swimming Pool Manager I employees must be available to work June through August as scheduled with NO vacation leave.
  • Swimming Pool Manager I employees may be assigned to work at multiple pool sites including portable community pools.
  • Swimming Pool Manager I employees may be assigned to perform supervisory functions, and/or act in a lead capacity under the supervision of a Swimming Pool Manager II or III.
  • Swimming Pool Manager I employees are required to wear a standard uniform that is prescribed by the Parks and Recreation Department.
  • Swimming Pool Manager I employees may require knowledge of competitive swimming, water polo and water exercise.
  • Prior to employment, all applicants must pass a pass/fail performance test. Should you fail any part of the performance test, only one retest will be permitted on the same test date.
  • California State Law requires all persons hired in these positions to obtain certificates in CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguard Training and re-qualify as required to retain employment.
  • Swimming Pool Manager I employees must take and pass a performance test periodically to retain employment.
  • In accordance with California Public Resources Code section 5163, all persons holding Swimming Pool Manager I positions must get tested for tuberculosis (TB) when hired and every four years thereafter as a condition of continued employment.

AGE:

18 years of age or older.

EXPERIENCE:

Six months of full-time experience as a Swimming Instructor, Assistant Manager or Manager of a swimming pool which provides an organized aquatic instruction program.

CERTIFICATES:

You must have ALL of the following valid certificates:

• American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid Certificate.
• American Red Cross Emergency Medical Response Certificate.
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certificate.
• American Red Cross CPR/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for Lifeguard Certificate or American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED Essentials Certificate.

Notes:

• For information on certificate requirements, please check the following website for a listing of upcoming training classes: www.redcross.org . You may also contact Parks and Recreation Department staff at [phone] .
• All certificates MUST be valid.
• Proof of current registration (enrollment) in any of the required certificate programs and/or letters from instructors are NOT acceptable.
• Applicants who have completed the required training but have not received their certificate(s) may submit a copy of the American Red Cross Course Record showing successful completion.
• An equivalent certificate from a lifeguard training program must be approved by the California Department of Public Health.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE:

• American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor Certificate.
• American Red Cross First Aid for Public Safety Personnel Instructor (Title 22) Certificate.
• American Red Cross Lifeguarding and or Water Safety Instructor Trainer.