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Pool Operations Manager

CA · On-site

$21 - $26/hr

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 ...

The Pool Manager leads and directs Lifeguards and Head Lifeguards, supports daily pool operations and aquatic programming, enforces District and facility policies and procedures, evaluates staff ...

The Pool Manager leads and directs Lifeguards and Head Lifeguards, supports daily pool operations and aquatic programming, enforces District and facility policies and procedures, evaluates staff ...

Pool Attendant

El Monte, CA · On-site

$13 - $17/hr

Submit monthly pool operations report to Community Manager for Department of Environmental Quality. * Close pool during signs of threatening weather. * Obtain state certifications as required.

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Oversee back-of-house operations related to the pool bar and kitchen, maintaining culinary standards, inventory controls, cleanliness, and safety protocols. * Assist in managing budgets, analyzing ...

Oversee back-of-house operations related to the pool bar and kitchen, maintaining culinary standards, inventory controls, cleanliness, and safety protocols. * Assist in managing budgets, analyzing ...

Manager on Duty

Ladera Ranch, CA · On-site

$17 - $24/hr

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

Manager on Duty

CA · On-site

$21 - $24/hr

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

Plan and manage Swimply events (e.g., pool parties, pickleball tournaments, local activations) from ... As our Marketing Operations Manager, you'll be the engine that powers influencer partnerships ...

Plan and manage Swimply events (e.g., pool parties, pickleball tournaments, local activations) from ... As our Marketing Operations Manager, you'll be the engine that powers influencer partnerships ...

Plan and manage Swimply events (e.g., pool parties, pickleball tournaments, local activations) from ... As our Marketing Operations Manager, you'll be the engine that powers influencer partnerships ...

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Pool Operations Manager information

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a pool operations manager?

To thrive as a Pool Operations Manager, you need strong knowledge of pool maintenance, water chemistry, safety regulations, and experience in facility management, often supported by certifications such as Certified Pool Operator (CPO). Familiarity with pool filtration systems, chemical dosing equipment, scheduling software, and compliance documentation is typically required. Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills are vital for managing staff and ensuring guest satisfaction. These skills and qualities are crucial for maintaining safe, efficient, and enjoyable aquatic facilities while meeting regulatory standards.

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

During peak season, Pool Operations Managers often encounter challenges such as managing high patron volumes, ensuring water quality, and coordinating staff schedules efficiently. These issues can be addressed by implementing robust scheduling software, conducting regular staff training to handle increased demand, and closely monitoring pool chemistry to maintain safety standards. Additionally, effective communication with staff and patrons helps to quickly resolve any issues that arise, ensuring smooth and safe operations.

What is the difference between Pool Operations Manager vs Pool Technician?

AspectPool Operations ManagerPool Technician
CertificationsCPR, First Aid, Pool Operator CertificationCPR, First Aid, Pool Operator Certification
Work EnvironmentSupervisory, administrative, and operational tasks in commercial/residential poolsHands-on maintenance, cleaning, and repair of pools
ResponsibilitiesOverseeing staff, managing operations, ensuring safety standardsPerforming repairs, cleaning, water testing, and equipment maintenance

The Pool Operations Manager and Pool Technician roles share certifications and work environments but differ mainly in responsibilities. The manager oversees operations and staff, while the technician focuses on hands-on pool maintenance. Both roles are essential for safe and efficient pool management.

What does a pool operations manager do?

A pool operations manager oversees the daily functioning and maintenance of swimming pools, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and proper chemical levels. They coordinate staff, manage schedules, enforce safety protocols, and ensure compliance with health regulations, often using tools like pool management software. Certification in lifeguarding and pool operations is typically required.
Infographic showing various Pool Operations Manager job openings in California as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 66% Full Time, 30% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution.

Pool Operations Manager

CA • On-site

Goldfish Swim School
Fitness and Sports Centers • 11 - 50 employees

$21 - $26/hr

Part-time

Retirement

Re-posted 9 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Oversees the quality and success of all pool operations, including management of staff and maintenance of the pool environment.

  • Provides leadership, conducts evaluations, and offers support and feedback to Deck Supervisors, Instructors, and Deck Teachers.

  • Conducts audits, prepares reports, and collaborates with management to improve operational efficiency and staff performance.


Goldfish Swim School rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 275 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

135th of 228 rated education and training


Job description

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Company parties
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule
  • Free uniforms
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development

Are you looking for a great gig where the work is actually fun? Do you want to work somewhere you can get real job experience and make a difference? Check out Goldfish Swim School! We're a rapidly growing, award winning franchise that is not your typical company!
We change lives. We help children reach their goals. We wear flip flops. We work in a 90-degree pool. We love our employees and reward hard work with shout awards, gift cards and fun social events! We offer paid training and flexible shifts that are perfect for students or folks who want to grab extra hours without working late nights. Even better? Due to the rapid growth of our school, advancement opportunities exist for the right candidate.
Benefits:
  • Leadership roles
  • Flexible hours
  • Great pay
  • Valuable work experience
  • Increased social opportunities
  • Future references/referrals

Requirements:
  • Ability to work with children
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills

Job Position: 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 the Deck Supervising staff, Golden Teachers and Swim Instructors, as well as the on-deck staff, maintenance of pool environment and interaction with students and parents/guardians. Maintains expert-level knowledge of the Goldfish Swim School curriculum and demonstrates thorough knowledge of GSS management policies and practices. Audits all Deck Supervisor rosters for User Defines, 4MC/6MC/8MC students and proper class placements based on age. Improves efficiencies by merging classes, closing classes and creating new classes as needed. Audits the Visual Scheduler to assure all classes have been properly created, class sizes are appropriate and class costs are correct.
Duties and Responsibilities:
  1. Provides leadership, discipline and constructive feedback to Deck Supervisors, Instructors and Deck Teachers to ensure quality delivery of the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
  2. Conducts periodic evaluations of Deck Supervisors, Instructors and Deck Teachers and holds them to a higher standard.
  3. Interacts with parents/guardians to discuss student progress.
  4. Acts as a GSS "ambassador" to ensure customer satisfaction.
  5. Conducts weekly audits of the Deck Supervisor Rosters, Deck Supervisor Notes, Training Logs, Pump Room Checklist, Cleaning Checklist and Visual Scheduler.
  6. Acts as a substitute Deck Supervisor, Instructor or Deck Teacher when necessary.
  7. Provides a weekly report from the following audits due no later than Sunday:
    • Deck Supervisor Rosters - 6MC and 8MC students
      • Plan of action for each student - including specifics (i.e. why they are not progressing)
    • Deck Supervisor Notes - Summarized with any information that should be relayed to the Management team
    • Training Logs - Progress of current trainees as well as feedback and a plan of action (if necessary) to assist the trainee
    • Pump Room Checklist - Any anomalies found on the checklist that may require further attention (vastly varied ORP readings, temperature swings, etc.).
    • Cleaning Checklist - Feedback on what could get done each week
    • Visual Scheduler - Feedback on any classes that are being merged, closed or created and any classes with improper costs, class sizes, class types, etc.
  8. Works hand-in-hand with the Deck Supervisors, Instructors and Deck Teachers on varying shifts to help improve their skillsets.
    • Provides advice, tips and support to the Deck Supervisor on shift
      • Assists the Deck Supervisor staff in working with 4MC, 6MC, and 8MC students.
    • Provides support and constructive feedback to Instructors in water.
    • Provides support to Deck Teachers by speaking to the importance of safety in our program, assisting with duties (ribbons, lesson supplies, etc.), and coaching them on what the Deck Supervisors look for from Instructors.
  9. Completes written performance reviews (GSRs) of the Deck Supervisors, providing constructive feedback to help improve their performance as needed.
  10. Holds monthly meetings with the Deck Supervisors and Management to go over performance reviews (GSRs) of the aquatic staff. Discusses items to address in workshops and in-services.
  11. Assists Management and Deck Supervisor staff in conducting workshops and in-service training.
  12. Establishes a relationship with all new employees.
  13. Conducts all the aquatic-based new hire training.
  14. Floats in the water at least 1 shift a week to ensure quality standards are being met.
  15. Works with the managers to establish training goals.
  16. Generates and responsible for the absentee analyst report.
  17. Generates and responsible for the cancellation report.
  18. Sends quarterly surveys to employees to see how our training processes can improve.
  19. Assists with all W.A.T.E.R. Safety presentations.
  20. Helps ensure Water Safety Awareness Week and Day are successful.
  21. Looks for opportunities to merge classes and create new ones.
  22. Ensures the flow of shifts on the deck are running properly: great door calls, excellent pre-shift meetings and great deck teacher rotations.
  23. Helps to ensure special needs lesson standards are being met.
  24. Supervises all Golden Teachers and collects all training logs.
  25. Manages all Goldfish Swim Team Coaches.
  26. Responds and creates an action plan for shifts and Family Swims.
  27. Creates daily shift notes and sends them to the General Manager and Assistant General Manager.
  28. Provides weekly report summarizing the status of 6MC and 8MC students, Deck Supervisor notes, training logs, pump room checklist and the cleaning checklist.
  29. Fulfills other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Employer.

Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED is preferred. Two or more years as a swim instructor required. Experience as a youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or teacher preferred. College degree preferred. Optional CPO Certification.
Certificates and Licenses: Lifeguard, CPR/AED, First Aid certifications and Ellis lifeguarding certifications required.
Work Environment: While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to heat and humidity. Noise level is usually moderate.
Compensation: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour
Tropical Vibes & Impacting Lives!
You feel it the moment you walk in. There's more than vibrant colors, a tropical theme and happy children. There's something different, something extraordinary. Something truly GOLDEN. It's passionNot just a passion for kids or a passion for swimming...it's a special passion for changing - even saving - lives, by being a part of kids learning to swim.
When you work at Goldfish, you're not just an employee. You're a part of something bigger. You're making an impact; a splash in the lives of the children in your community. You're an integral part of a team, working together to move forward a mission. You're also making waves in your future, learning life lessons in and out of the pool through mentorship, leadership and passion. At Goldfish, it's more than a job - it's an endless pool of possibilities, opportunities and life-changing moments!
Making Waves with Passion, Purpose & Core Values!
At Goldfish, our core values are at the heart of everything we do, and behind every decision that we make. To us, these values are more than just words - they're embraced with purpose in our everyday lives, and what allows us to make a splash in our community, and in the lives of our members and our team!
We go above and beyond with every detail to create a GOLDEN Experience!
We believe in nurturing a culture that provides WOW! Customer Service
We do the right things, make the right decisions and treat people with Integrity • Compassion • Trust
We meet and exceed expectations so you see Extraordinary Results
We make a big deal about life's accomplishments by remembering to Celebrate!
Each Goldfish Swim School is an independently owned and operated franchise. The respective Franchisee is the employer at each Goldfish Swim School location. Each franchisee can set their own wages, benefit programs and terms and conditions of employment, which may vary at each Goldfish Swim School location.

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