Pool Manager Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $26.31 - $32.29 Hourly
Location : Oakland, CA
Job Type: Part Time (include Trainee)
Job Number: 25-AP286-12
Department: Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development
Opening Date: 12/15/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: SI1
The Position
***Continuous Recruitment***Recruitment may close at any time. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.
2026 OAKLAND PARKS, RECREATION & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city's historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.
Why join the City of Oakland's Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Department?
With an emphasis on Oakland's youth, the Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development (OPRYD) Department, and its partners will provide best-in-class, relevant, and equitable programs and services, while meeting the specific needs of people and communities both at the neighborhood level and regionally throughout the City of Oakland. We achieve this mission through intentional engagement and by removing the barriers that prohibit equitable opportunities for all. OPRYD believes that communities thrive when they play with a purpose. Our purpose is to Expose, Enlighten, Empower, and Encourage Educational Excellence through recreational experiences.
The City of Oakland is currently recruiting to fill multiple part-time Pool Manager positions in Oakland Parks and Recreation Aquatic Centers for both seasonal and year-round employment. Working hours vary from week to week.
Pool Managers perform a variety of duties at the City's pools, including planning and implementing aquatics programs, training and directing part-time staff, and communicating with the public.
For a list of all OPRYD Pools click here
We are looking for someone who is:

• A team player.
• Enthusiastic.
• Excited to play an active role in the Oakland community.

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Directing the operation of pool facilities and coordinating aquatics programs with the community and department.
• Auditing lifeguard fitness levels, documenting observations, and implementing fitness programs as necessary.
• Overseeing revenue collection, ticket security, and record-keeping.
• Training and supervising aquatics staff according to management directives.
• Coordinating patron registration for instructional programs and overseeing Water Safety Instruction (WSI) facility programs.
• Maintaining equipment, pool supplies, and inventory records, while completing accident, revenue, and discipline reports.
• Ensuring accurate operational and financial records, conducting in-service training, and overseeing staff conditioning programs, along with assigning and supervising custodial duties.

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*Click on the link below to see a video on what it's like to work for the City of Oakland!
A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will be part of a fun team.
• You will engage with community members and build positive relationships.
• Your work will result in a safer environment for all.

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You will need to deal with customer complaints.
• You may have to travel to multiple/various sites/recreation centers.

Competencies Required:
Building and Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication
Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
Presentation Skill: Formally delivering information to groups
Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
Minimum Requirements for Application
This is a public contact position. The City highly encourages all bilingual candidates to apply! Some positions may require bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin. Under the authority of Civil Service Rules Section 5.03, if a position requires bilingual language skills, only those candidates who have indicated they are bilingual in the required language(s) will be referred. Bilingual candidates will be required to successfully pass a language proficiency test if selected for hire.
Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications may be acceptable:
Education:
High school graduation or equivalent.
Experience:
Two years aquatic experience.
Candidates must be at least eighteen (18) years or older to apply.
Certifications:
Current Red Cross certifications in Water Safety Instruction, Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR for Lifeguards with AED or CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED.
Please scan and attach these required certifications to your application. Failure to submit these required certifications will result in disqualification from the selection process.
Candidates who receive offers of employment will be required to submit fingerprints, undergo a criminal record clearance and have a physical examination including a TB screening.
Supplemental Information
This is an at-will position, exempt from the provisions of the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules, per Charter Section 902. All applications received will be forwarded to the Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Department for further consideration.
Meeting the minimum qualification requirements may not result in further consideration, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Stage I: The first stage in the selection process will consist of a review of each applicant's employment application, current Red Cross certifications in CPR for Lifeguards with AED or CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED, Lifeguard Training & First Aid, and signed supplemental questionnaire for minimum qualifications (weighted pass/fail). Applications submitted without all required materials will not be given further consideration.
Stage II: The second stage will consist of an oral interview and an on-the-spot water test that will test the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the qualifications section. The list of candidates to be further considered will be developed directly from the results of Stage II.
Candidates will be required to provide their original current Red Cross certifications in Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED at the time of the scheduled oral interview/water test.
*Note: Subsequent Oral Interviews and Water Tests will be scheduled periodically. Confirmed 2026 OPRYD Aquatics Oral Exam and Water Testing Dates are below:
DateTimeLocationMonday, January 5, 20262:30 PM - 4:45 PMTemescal PoolWednesday, February 4, 20262:30 PM - 4:45 PMTemescal PoolWednesday, March 4, 20262:30 PM - 4:45 PMTemescal PoolSunday, March 22, 2026(Spring Hiring)11:00 AM - 2:30 PMDeFremery PoolFriday, April 3, 20262:30 PM - 4:45 PMTemescal PoolSunday, April 12, 2026(Summer Hiring)11:00 AM - 2:30 PMDeFremery PoolWednesday, April 22, 20262:30 PM - 4:45 PMTemescal PoolWednesday, May 6, 20262:30 PM - 4:45 PMTemescal PoolWednesday, May 27, 20262:30 PM - 4:45 PMTemescal PoolFriday, June 12, 202611:45 AM - 1:00 PMDeFremery PoolFriday, July 11, 202511:45 AM - 1:00 PMDeFremery PoolWednesday, August 16, 20262:30 PM - 4:45 PMTemescal PoolWednesday, September 10, 20262:30 PM - 4:45 PMTemescal PoolFriday, September 19, 20262:30 PM - 4:45 PMTemescal PoolWednesday, October 7, 20262:30 PM - 4:45 PMTemescal PoolMonday, October 13, 20262:30 PM - 4:45 PMTemescal PoolWednesday, November 4, 20262:30 PM - 4:45 PMTemescal PoolWednesday, December 9, 20262:30 PM - 4:45 PMTemescal Pool
The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Disaster Service Workers
All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
How to Apply
Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user of the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oaklandca/default.cfm.
If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.).
Our online application system is provided by GovernmentJobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact GovernmentJobs Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday. You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours at (510) 238-3112 for information; however, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Denise Aaron at DAaron@oaklandca.gov.
The City of Oakland is committed to the wellbeing of its employees and offers comprehensive health and wellness services along with an array of other benefits for most positions. Benefits may include*:
• CalPERS Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Medical Waiver Plan - Cash-In-Lieu
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Benefits
• Group & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH)
• Pension Benefits
• Deferred Compensation
* Specific benefits may vary depending on the assigned specific bargaining unit. Information regarding most benefits can be reviewed here: Current MOUs may be reviewed here:
01
Do you confirm that the address on your application matches your current residency?

• Yes
• No

02
Are you a current full-time, permanent part-time, or part-time City or Port of Oakland employee?

• Yes
• No

03
If you are a current City or Port of Oakland employee, what is your job title and employee ID number?
04
Have you previously been employed by the City of Oakland?

• Yes
• No

05
If you have previously been employed by the City of Oakland, please enter the dates and titles of the jobs you previously held at the City of Oakland below.If not applicable, type "N/A"
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If you have previously been employed by the City of Oakland, please enter any other name(s) used below.If not applicable, type "N/A"
07
Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

08
Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

09
Please select the OPRYD pool location(s) at which you are interested in working.Please see link in posting for location details.

• deFremery Pool
• Lions Pool at Dimond Park
• East Oakland Sports Center Pool
• Fremont Pool
• Temescal Pool
• No preference (open to all locations)

10
Do you have at least two years aquatics experience? (e.g. lifeguarding, swim team, junior lifeguards, helping with swim meets and aquatics programs, etc.)

• Yes
• No

11
Please list all aquatics experience you have (e.g. 30-hour Water Safety Instructor class, taught swim lessons 2 summers at Fremont Pool, lifeguard at deFremery and Lions Pools for 2 years averaging 5 shifts per week, 30-hour Lifeguard class, 5 weeks of swim lessons at Temescal Pool, swim team for 2 years, personal swimming weekly for 4 summers).)
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REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Applicants must scan and attach a copy of current Red Cross certifications in Water Safety Instruction, Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR for Lifeguards with AED or CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED to qualify for participation in the recruitment process.I understand and acknowledge that my application will be considered incomplete if I do not attach these documents.

• Yes
• No

Required Question