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Pool Manager Jobs in Anaheim, CA (NOW HIRING)

Pool Manager

Compton, CA · On-site

$44K - $52K/yr

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  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Pool Manager is responsible for staff supervision and facility operation; communicates closely with staff in the coordination of programs and operations; maintain a safe environment for pool ...

The Pool Manager is responsible for staff supervision and facility operation; communicates closely with staff in the coordination of programs and operations; maintain a safe environment for pool ...

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Pool Service Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

  • PTO

*** Minimum of 4 years cleaning pools REQUIRED Service Manager Location: San Fernando Valley / Los Angeles, CA Job Type: Full-Time About the Role SkyBlue Pool Care is looking for a Service Manager to ...

Pool Operations Manager

CA · On-site

$21 - $26/hr

  • Retirement

Pool Operations Manager Reports To : General Manager, Assistant General Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Summary : Oversees the quality and success of all pool operations including the management of ...

Pool Deck Supervisor

Ladera Ranch, CA · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

  • Retirement

Every shift has an on-staff cleaner to sanitize high touch areas in our lobby and pool areas * Our pools are disinfected with chlorine to provide the safest swimming environment * The CDC states that ...

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED These duties are performed under the supervision of the Pool Manager or Assistant Pool Manager and will require that the individual be available to work evenings ...

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Pool Service Technician

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$48K - $55K/yr

  • PTO

Growth potential for lead tech, repair tech, or management roles Company Description SkyBlue Pool Care is a fast-growing pool service company known for providing high-quality, reliable service across ...

Lifeguard I/II (09-23)

Whittier, CA · On-site

$15 - $19.25/hr

Job Title Pool Manager Description Benefits: This position does not receive fringe benefits. Pursuant to Federal law, employees in this position make contributions to a Deferred Compensation ...

Lifeguard

Compton, CA

$50K - $59K/yr

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED Incumbent will work under close supervision of Pool Manager and Assistant Pool Manager. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Conducts beginning through advance swimming ...

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How much do pool manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for pool manager in Anaheim, CA is $20.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $23.89 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a pool manager do?

A pool manager oversees the operations of the swimming pool and other aquatic facilities at a public recreation center or private club. As a pool manager, your job duties include managing the staff schedule, hiring and training new staff, supervising lifeguards during busy hours, and enforcing facility safety rules and policies with patrons. Before the center opens, you walk through the whole facility, inspecting equipment and water slides for potential damage and safety issues, and request repairs and maintenance when necessary. You also document the number of visitors that come to the facility daily and make recommendations on how to improve the recreation center's procedures.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a pool manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Pool Manager, you need strong leadership abilities, knowledge of pool safety regulations, and experience in facility maintenance, often supported by certifications like lifeguard training and CPO (Certified Pool Operator). Familiarity with scheduling software and water quality testing equipment is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills help manage staff and resolve issues with patrons. These skills ensure the safe, efficient, and enjoyable operation of the pool facility for all users.

What are some common challenges a pool manager faces during peak season, and how can they be addressed?

During peak season, Pool Managers often encounter challenges such as managing high guest volumes, ensuring staff coverage, and maintaining safety standards. Balancing guest satisfaction with strict adherence to safety protocols requires strong organizational skills and quick decision-making. Effective delegation, clear communication with lifeguards and maintenance staff, and proactive scheduling can help address these challenges. Regular staff training and contingency planning for emergencies are also key strategies for success.

What is the difference between Pool Manager vs Lifeguard?

AspectPool ManagerLifeguard
CertificationsCPR, First Aid, Pool OperationsCPR, First Aid, Lifeguard Certification
Work EnvironmentOffice setting, overseeing pool operationsPoolside, monitoring swimmers
ResponsibilitiesManaging staff, maintenance, safety policiesMonitoring swimmers, enforcing safety rules

The main difference between a Pool Manager and a Lifeguard is that the Pool Manager oversees the entire pool operation, including staff management and safety policies, while the Lifeguard primarily focuses on monitoring swimmers and ensuring safety during pool hours. Both roles require CPR and First Aid certifications, but the Pool Manager's responsibilities are broader, involving administrative tasks and maintenance coordination.

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Infographic showing various Pool Manager job openings in Anaheim, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,388 per year, or $20.9 per hour.

Pool Manager/Assistant Pool Manager

City of Bell Gardens

Bell Gardens, CA

$20.29 - $24.66/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 25 days ago


Job description

Position Details THE POSITION The City of Bell Gardens is seeking self-motivated, energetic and responsible individuals interested in employment as a Pool Manager/Assistant Pool Manager to help with aquatic programs for youth, teens, families and adults. The aquatic recreation programs are held at City of Bell Gardens' Aquatics Center. The City of Bell Gardens Recreation & Community Services Department's vision is to create community through people, parks, and programs.

Our focus is to provide a safe and fun learning environment for the residents of Bell Gardens to enjoy. Our department is led by a diverse and knowledgeable staff that truly loves recreation and giving back to the community they serve. PROGRAMS Areas of work may include swim lessons, recreational swim, special aquatics programs/classes, including training lifeguard staff in-services & American Red Cross (ARC) lifeguard re- certification courses, Senior Services, Community Services, Youth Services, Sports, After School Programs, Special Events, and Department Administration.

POOL MANAGER (open until filled) SCHEDULE 20 to 28 hours per week. Individuals in these positions should be available to work a varying schedule of hours which may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. MINIMUM & DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Minimum age 18 years old Two (2) years or four (4) summer seasons of aquatic experience as a Swim Instructor, and Sr.

Guard or Lead Guard. Equivalent to three (3) years of work experience in recreation. Ability to effectively deal with the public, communicate orally and in writing, and follow directions.

Direct experience in leadership, volunteer work, or recreation activities is required. LICENSE(S) AND CERTIFICATE(S) Valid and current California driver's license. Possession of a valid American Red Cross/Lifeguarding certificate, or equivalent.

Possession of American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer certificate. Possession of a Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification Possession of a Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) certification within one (1) year of employment Preferred and highly desired Water Safety Instructor Trainer (WSIT) certification. DUTIES Assists the Aquatics Coordinator with aquatics center daily operations and supervise the team of Part-Time employees; ARC training courses; provide means of communication between the Coordinator and staff; perform a wide range of administrative tasks such as scheduling staff, purchasing, and taking disciplinary action as needed; assists with the development and implementation of recreation and community service programs and applicable budgets; prepares oral and written reports; assists with reducing safety hazards by effectively communicating with supervisors and creating reports; responsible for supervision of staff members' proper handling of supplies and funds; prepares/reviews accident/incident reports and other reports or administrative memorandums associated with programs in a timely manner; responsible for conduct of program participants and support staff; may transport program supplies and materials in City vehicle; participates in team approach to department tasks, responds to management directives, follows professional protocol and coordinates work with other department staff as needed.

Basic equipment and vehicle maintenance; other duties as assigned. ASSISTANT POOL MANAGER (open until filled) SCHEDULE 20 to 28 hours per week. Individuals in these positions should be available to work a varying schedule of hours which may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

MINIMUM & DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Minimum age 18 years old One (1) year or two (2) summer seasons of aquatic experience as a Lifeguard and Swim Instructor. Equivalent to two (2) years of work experience in recreation. Direct experience in leadership, volunteer work, or recreation activities is required.

LICENSE(S) AND CERTIFICATE(S) Valid and current California driver's license. Possession of a valid American Red Cross/Lifeguarding certificate, or equivalent. Possession of American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer certificate.

Possession of a Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification Possession of a Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) certification within one (1) year of employment DUTIES Assists the Aquatics Coordinator and Pool Manager with daily operations; assist Pool Manager with their duties; other duties as assigned. Examples of Essential Functions ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS May include, but are not limited to, the following: Interacts and communicates effectively with children, parents, caregivers, volunteers and City staff Maintains constant monitoring of the Aquatics Center, users and staff ensuring safe and proper use of facilities, pool, and equipment Supervise, schedule, and evaluate aquatics staff Support staff/volunteers independently in the absence of the Recreation Coordinator or Recreation Supervisor Direct/assists and supervises the Jr. Lifeguard program Directs/assists and oversees the collection of all fees, and keeps daily records of receipts and deposits according to City policies Enforces pool rules and regulations as they pertain to pool users and staff Directs/assists and supervises the safe opening and closure of the aquatic facility Ensure staff plan and implement swim lesson curriculum Oversee completion of swim lesson evaluations at the close of each session, as well as helps distribute evaluations to the swim lesson participants Maintains daily logs of rescues and other incidents for all aquatic facilities Ensures set-up and cleanup of aquatic facilities for programs Monitors, trains, and coaches new staff Issues, maintains, and stores equipment and supplies Attends, participates, leads and assists with in-service trainings and meetings Performs the duties of a Lifeguard/Swim Instructor, and other related work as required WORKING CONDITIONS Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking on level, uneven and slippery surfaces, reaching, kneeling, stretching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities.

The position also requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate pool equipment and tools. The position requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to monitor and communicate appropriate pool activity. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading reports and work-related documents and using a computer.

Acute hearing is required when providing personal customer service. The need to lift, drag and push, pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds is also required. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation.

Minimum & Desirable Qualifications OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Basic objectives, methods, and techniques of planned recreation: aquatics, sports, games, and group activities; recreational activities suitable for children; safety practices; knowledge of the equipment, facilities, operations, and techniques used in a comprehensive community aquatics and recreation programs. Organize and supervise the activities of groups using recreational and aquatics facilities; conduct recreational activities; keep simple records and prepare reports and notices; establish and maintain effective and cooperative relationships; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; team oriented; skilled in First Aid and CPR. The ability to speak Spanish is highly desirable.

Other Important Information APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a completed application and responses to the supplemental questions to the Department of Human Resources at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bellgardens. The City is only accepting online applications for this recruitment. As such, you must complete and submit an online application and completely answer all supplemental questions to be considered for this position

This recruitment will close when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been submitted. Only those applications that are deemed most qualified, competitive, and complete will be invited to an oral appraisal interview. City application forms, completed in full and responses to the supplemental questions are required.

Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience and/or skills relevant to this position. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the application, please do not indicate "see resume." Applications competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, qualified candidate applications will be forwarded to the hiring department for review

Application materials will be evaluated for job-related skills, experience and education. Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position(s) is/are filled, and information regarding next steps in the recruitment process will be sent via email.

Please check your email regularly for status updates. Any candidate that is selected by the Recreation Department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a background history check, as well as medical exam(s) administered by a City-selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly- hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history.

A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. NOTICES The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

This position is subject to and dependent on the continued availability of funds and the manpower needs of the City of Bell Gardens. This is an "at-will" position and selected candidate may be released from position at any time without cause. Selected candidate will be designated as a "Disaster Services Worker" and will be required to submit to an Oath of Office.

No City benefits are offered with this Temporary Position. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The City of Bell Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the examination components due to a qualified disability, you must inform the Human Resources Division at (562) 806-7717 at time of application and at least 5 days in advance of testing date. Please contact NEOGOV applicant support at (855) 524-5627 for any technical issues when creating an account or submitting an application. Applicant Support Hours: Monday through Friday, 6am - 5pm PST.