Pool Manager

Salary: $17.35 Hourly
Location : City of Yuma, AZ
Job Type: Irregular OR Seasonal
Job Number: 2026-00141
Department: Parks and Recreation
Division: Aquatics-54
Opening Date: 06/29/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt


Summary
**Open until filled with a 1st review date of Thursday July 2nd, 2026**

***In order to be considered, candidates must possess current certificates at the time of application for the following:

- American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, and First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.) for the Professional Rescuer

- Swim instructor certificate from a certified establishment (example: American Red Cross, Ellis, Starfish, City of Yuma)

Under basic supervision, provides a safe aquatic environment for patrons using municipal swimming pools; monitors the daily maintenance of the swimming facilities and supervises assigned staff; monitors activities in City pool facilities to assure public safety and compliance with state rules and regulations, and City policies and procedures

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manages daily operations of a municipal swimming pool; registers participants as needed; supervises, schedules, assigns and evaluates assigned staff.
• Controls pool operations to assure that safety and water quality rules and regulations are adhered to, and that the facility and all equipment are in safe operating condition.
• Schedules pool activities such as parties, water athletics, swim lessons, and water safety instruction.
• Oversees cash transactions; reconciles cash drawers and bookkeeping records, and makes bank deposits, prepares a variety of written reports.
• Monitors swimming and other pool activities to prevent accidents; rescues swimmers in danger of drowning and applies cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid; oversees the application of first aid and CPR in emergency situations.
• Inspects swimming pool for cleanliness and performs routine maintenance, including tests of water in the pool to determine chemical balance of chlorinators; maintains pool facilities.
• Resolves routine problems; handles issues, inquiries, and complaints from patrons; writes accident and incident reports.
• Recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe conditions, accidents and injuries.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Yuma and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities and complies with all City policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines
High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND two years of Lifeguard and Swim Lesson Instructor/and or Swim Coach experience; must be at least 18 years of age. Prior supervisory experience is preferred.

Knowledge of:

• City policies and procedures.
• Rules and regulations governing the safety of municipal aquatics facilities and equipment.
• Lifesaving methods and procedures, including first aid, water rescue, and resuscitation measures.
• Water safety, swimming and diving instructional and certification methods and techniques.
• Recreational activities for children, adolescents, adults, senior citizens and/or special populations.
• Principles of water chemistry, chlorination, and pH balancing.
• Money handling and bookkeeping procedures and methods.

Skill in:

• Making decisions according to Department policies and procedures
• Understanding and interpreting recreation policies, regulations, and state and Federal laws.
• Promoting a positive recreation environment and good personal behavior.
• Teaching water safety, swimming and diving techniques.
• Monitoring pool facility and guests for violations of rules and safety standards.
• Effectively using emergency techniques for standard water approach, rescue and resuscitation.
• Acting quickly and calmly in emergency situations and promoting safety standards.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
A valid Arizona State Driver's License is required. Must possess certificates for American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer, and Swim Lesson Instructor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed indoors and outdoors in public swimming pool environments. Incumbents must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet Department standards.
The City of Yuma offers the following benefits:

*SOCIAL SECURITY & MEDICARE - Employees pay a contribution into the Social Security & Medicare System.

*WORKER'S COMP. - Insurance coverage for medical expenses and loss of income due to an on-the-job injury is provided by the City of Yuma for all employees.


*UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE - Employees are covered by Unemployment Insurance.

*SICK LEAVE - Employees are eligible to utilize paid sick leave immediately following 90 calendar days from their date of hire. Irregular part-time employees will accrue .0333 hours of sick leave for every hour they work. The annual accrual is maxed at 40 hours of sick leave.

*HOLIDAYS- Part-time irregular or Seasonal employees who work the day of the City recognized holiday will be paid holiday pay for the amount of hours worked that day, up to eight hours. No holiday pay will be earned for days designated as "observed days". The following are City-recognized holidays:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (third Monday in January)
• President's Day (third Monday in February)
• Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day (First Monday in September)
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day After Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day
• Additional Day in conjunction with Christmas

*SMOKE-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT - The City prohibits smoking in, and within a reasonable distance of, all buildings used by the City for the conduct of City business or buildings or facilities used or occupied as workspace by City employees. This includes City owned and operated vehicles. This policy applies to all City employees, volunteers, citizens, and other persons entering or using City owned or operated facilities and/or vehicles.
01


By marking "Yes", I understand that my answers to the supplemental questions must be verifiable in the education and/or work experience section of my job application.

• Yes
• No

02


A valid Driver's License is required at the time of application; do you possess a valid Driver's License? An Arizona Driver's License will be required, if hired. (Must be listed in the 'Personal Information' section of the application)

• Yes, I possess a valid Arizona State Driver's License.
• Yes, I possess a valid Driver's License from a state other than Arizona AND I agree to obtain a valid Arizona Driver's License as required.
• No, I do not have a valid Driver's License and/or I'm unable to obtain one as required.

03


Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you meet or exceed the minimum education requirement of possessing a High School Diploma or GED equivalent? (Must be listed in the 'Education' section of the application)

• Yes
• No

05


Do you have two (2) years of lifeguard experience? (Must be listed in 'Work History' section of application)

• Yes
• No

06


Do you have two (2) years of Swim Lesson Instructor experience? (Must be listed in 'Work History' section of application)

• Yes
• No

07


Do you possess a current certificate in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training? (Must be attached at the time of application submission.)

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a current certificate in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer? (Must be attached at the time of application submission.)

• Yes
• No

09


Do you possess a current Swim Lesson Instructor certification? (Must be attached at the time of application submission.)

• Yes
• No

10


I understand that all required certifications must be current at the time of application in order to be considered. All required certifications have been attached to my application.

• Yes
• No

11


Do you have supervisory experience? (Must be listed in the 'Work History' section of your application. Prior supervisory experience is not required, but preferred.)

• Yes
• No

12


Place a check in the box next to each job category for which you would like to be considered.

• Irregular/Part-Time - Varied schedule not to exceed 28 hrs. per week
• Seasonal - Up to 40 hrs. per week does not exceed 6 months of employment

13


The rate of pay for this position is $17.3500 per hour. Are you agreeable to these terms?

• Yes
• No

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