Swimming Pool Manager III

The City of San Diego; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of San Diego seeks a Swimming Pool Manager III to lead and supervise staff and volunteers, teach swimming classes, and manage pool operations and maintenance. This position also carries responsibilities for safety, documentation, and public information about aquatic programs.

Candidates must have one year of relevant experience as a pool manager, hold all listed Red Cross certificates, and be prepared to work summers.

Qualifications

• One year of full-time experience as an Assistant Manager or Manager of a swimming pool which provides an organized aquatic instruction program.
• All of the following certificates must be valid: Lifeguarding/First Aid, Emergency Medical Response, Water Safety Instructor, CPR/AED for Lifeguards or equivalent.
• Certificates must be current and valid; enrollment letters are not acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Lead, evaluate and supervise the work of subordinates and volunteers.
• Administer and teach swimming classes and perform pool maintenance.
• Administer first aid and CPR as needed; keep records and write reports.

Education

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/AED for Lifeguard or Professional Rescuer/AED Essentials

Job description

Swimming Pool Manager III 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; serve on aquatics district committees, conduct Citywide, staff and community trainings; 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).
• 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.
• Swimming Pool Manager III employees may be assigned to work on weekends and evenings.
• Swimming Pool Manager III employees must be available to work June through August as scheduled with NO vacation leave.
• California State Law requires all persons hired in these positions to retain current certificates in CPR, First Aid and Lifeguard Training and re-qualify as required to retain employment.
• Swimming Pool Manager III employees must furnish and wear standard apparel prescribed by the Park and Recreation Department.
• Swimming Pool Manager III 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 III 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:

One year of full-time experience as an 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.