Swimming Pool Contractor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $19.46 - $24.91 Hourly
Location : Throughout Poway Unified School District, CA
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 26-0049
Site/Dept: District-wide
Opening Date: 08/28/2026
Closing Date: 9/14/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Number of Working Months: 12
Description
This is a Limited Term Assignment to cover a leave of absence. Although not guarenteed, contracted positions and/or additional substitute opportunities may become available.
*Shifts are generally 7:30am - 4:00pm*
PUSD Classification Salary Range: $19.46 - $24.91 per hour
Limited Term (Sub) Salary: $19.46 per hour (step 1)
Selection Procedure
Applications will be screened, and those candidates whose backgrounds best match the requirements of the position will be invited to participate in a competitive examination process, which may include any combination of the following: Training & Experience evaluation (T&E), multiple-choice question test, job-related performance exercise, and technical/ oral appraisal interview. Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director of the Personnel Commission.
Candidates who pass all of the examination processes are ranked on an eligibility list according to their score(s). The eligibility list will be used for hiring purposes in other vacancies in the same, or equivalent, job classification and will be active for six (6) months (Merit Rule 50.100.1).
Summary:
Under the direction of the Aquatics Supervisor, observe students and patrons at an assigned swimming pool and adjacent facilities; assure healthy and safe conditions for physical education and instructional programs and special events; perform minor maintenance and periodic water testing activities.
Examples of Duties
Observe students and patrons at an assigned swimming pool and adjacent facilities; assure healthy and safe conditions for physical education and instructional programs and special events.
Respond to emergency situations as required; perform first aid to injuries according to establish American Red Cross procedures; District and County protocol, including removing victim from water; complete accident reports.
Assist in the implementation of swimming instruction and community recreation programs; provide instructional assistance to physical education teachers with swim class.
Maintain pool supply and equipment inventory as directed; submit requisitions for pool supplies as needed; prepare and maintain related records and reports.
Communicate with a variety of staff, local community organizations and others to provide information related to pool operations and others.
Perform minor maintenance and periodic water testing activities; take periodic water saturative tests and adjust as necessary; backwash filters; clean and change pump strainers; move, repair and replace lane lines, pool covers, starting blocks and others.
Perform related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school and one year related lifeguarding experience including some experience teaching swimming lessons.
*LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid First Aid (Title 22) Certificate.
Valid CPR Certificate.
Valid Lifeguard Training Certificate.
*Updated Pending Personnel Commission Board Approval
Supplemental Information
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Lifesaving methods and techniques including artificial respiration and CPR.
Water safety.
Pool operation and general maintenance methods.
Methods of maintaining pool areas and facilities in a clean, safe and sanitary manner.
Competitive swimming and swim instruction techniques.
American Red Cross policies and procedures.
Health department laws, rules and regulations related to the operation and maintenance of public swimming pools.
Record-keeping techniques.
District organization, operations, policies and objectives.
Proper lifting techniques.
ABILITY TO:
Swim with proficiency.
Observe students during swim classes, preventing dangerous situations from developing and rescuing persons in distress.
Perform artificial respiration and CPR.
Communicate effectively with students and patrons to assure student safety and well-being and rules, regulations and safety requirements are met.
Operate, clean and perform routine maintenance on swimming pool.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Learn, interpret, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Outdoor work environment.
Emergency situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Seeing to monitor pool activities.
HAZARDS:
Contact with blood and other body fluids.
Communicable diseases.
Chemicals associated with a pool.
Poway Unified School District offers an excellent benefits package for eligible contract employees who are contracted for 20 (twenty) or more hours per week.
Benefits include:

• Retirement - CalPERS
• Holidays - 18 paid holidays per year (based on 12-month employment contract)
• Vacation - Starting at 12 days per year for 12-month employees, increasing with length of service
• Sick Leave - 12 paid sick days per year (for 12 working months)
• Medical and Prescription Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Travel Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness/Mental Health Benefit
• Flexible Benefit Plan Options

For further information regarding our benefits, please visit our website at:
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The following supplemental questions will help us determine how well you meet the minimum employment qualification standards for this position. Qualified means that you meet the minimum qualifications found in the job description. Incomplete responses will disqualify your application or reduce the credit given for your qualifications. Respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Over-evaluating your skill level is considered providing false and/or misleading information. Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information of their skills may be disqualified from further employment processing, or if hired, immediately terminated from employment. Please note: (*) Answering "See Application" or "See Resume" on any of the following questions may result in your application being disqualified from further consideration in the recruitment process. (*) Your related work experience must be clearly shown in the areas for work history on your application. (*) The information provided in answering these questions will be considered in determining whether you will move to the next step and may be used as part of a technical and experience evaluation. (*) I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above statement. (Please initial in the space provided below).
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To ensure a fair, authentic, and equitable evaluation process, applicants are expected to complete all portions of the application, including supplemental questions and interviews, independently and without the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. This includes, but is not limited to, AI-generated content or responses provided by tools such as ChatGPT, Grammarly AI, or similar technologies. The use of AI in these processes undermines the integrity of the application and may result in disqualification. We are interested in your genuine experiences, perspectives, and communication style-not those generated or altered by external tools. By submitting this application, the applicant affirms that all responses provided are their original work and have been completed without the use of unauthorized tools or assistance. Any violation of this policy may result in disqualification from consideration or other appropriate action. I have read and understand this passage.
03
This position requires valid certification in First Aid (Title 22) and CPR. Do you posses these certifications? (Proof of current certification must be scanned and attached to your application or submitted to our office prior to the deadline. If not submitted, your application will be subject to disqualification.)

• Yes
• No

04
This position requires a valid Lifeguard Training Certificate? Do you possess this certification? (Proof of current certification must be scanned and attached to your application or submitted to our office prior to the deadline. If not submitted, your application will be subject to disqualification.)

• Yes
• No

05
This position requires one year of related lifeguard experience. Please detail how you meet this minimum requirement. Include where this experience was attained, for how long, and the type of experience obtained. List "N/A" if not applicable.(Note: Any experience listed here MUST also be included in the work history of your application. Answering "See Application" or "See Resume" to this question may disqualify your application).
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Indicate your experience in: Lifesaving methods and techniques including first aid, rescue breathing, and CPR.

• None
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• Expert

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Indicate your experience in: Water Safety and Supervision

• None
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• Expert

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Indicate your experience in: Methods of maintaining pool areas and facilities in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.

• None
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• Expert

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I understand that this position requires documentation (i.e., First Aid, CPR, Lifeguard Training Certification) and that failure to provide this documentation by the filing deadline of the position may result in disqualification from the recruitment process. Documentation may be submitted to the Personnel Commission by attaching the materials to the application, via email or in person. I further certify that I have answered all questions truthfully and the best of my ability. (Please initial in the space provided.)
Required Question