RECREATION-AQUATICS: ASSISTANT POOL MANAGER

Salary: $21.00 - $23.15 Hourly Location : Sunnyvale, CA Job Type: Casual Job Number: 25-00220 Department: Library and Recreation Services Division: Sports Aquatics and Facilities Opening Date: 01/07/2026 Closing Date: Continuous Description

ASSISTANT POOL MANAGER

Job Code : 9419 Hours: Casual non-benefited employees are limited to working no more than twenty-five (25) hours per week and no more than 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Seasonal non-benefited employees are limited to working no more than six (6) consecutive months and no more than 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30).

THE POSITION

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking self-motivated, energetic, responsible individuals interested in employment as an Assistant Pool Manager to help with aquatic programs for youth, teens, families and adults. The aquatic recreation programs are held at various aquatic facilities throughout the City of Sunnyvale. 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 surveillance over pool users and staff Assist with the supervision and scheduling of aquatics staff Ability to supervise or support staff/volunteers independently in the absence of the Pool Manager, Assistant Recreation Coordinator or Recreation Coordinator Enforces pool rules and regulations as they pertain to pool users and staff Opens and closes the facility in a safe and orderly manner Assists the Pool Manager in ensuring staff plan and implement swim lesson curriculum Assists the Pool Manager in keeping daily logs of rescues and other incidents for all aquatic facilities Ensures set-up and cleanup of aquatic facilities for programs Assists with the training of new lifeguards/swim instructors Issues, maintains, and stores equipment and supplies Attends, participates, 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 Qualifications Minimum age is 17 years old A valid American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED certificate (course may be taken after hire) One (1) year or one (1) summer season of aquatic experience as a Lifeguard or Swim Instructor Licenses/Certifications: Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C CA driver's license and a safe driving record OR the ability to supply alternate transportation as approved by the appointing authority. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma, GED or equivalent Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin or Farsi Leadership experience that may be from being a team captain, student council representative or serving in a leadership role in a club, sorority or fraternity Experience interacting with the public Ability to follow oral and written instructions Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Outlook) Application and Selection Process

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS & PROCESS

The application submitted must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the job description in order to move forward in the recruitment process with the City of Sunnyvale. The information provided in the Work Experience, Education, and Certificates/Licenses sections of the application will be used to determine if the application meets the minimum qualifications. A resume, employment history provided elsewhere in the application, or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application. Note: The minimum qualifications for experience are based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Experience included in the Work Experience section of the application is calculated to the full-time equivalent (hours are pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). Volunteer experience is not considered qualifying experience. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a City of Sunnyvale employment application and responses to the supplemental questions to the Department of Human Resources as soon as possible. Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. Electronic applications may be submitted online through the City's employment page at and click on JOBS. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

SELECTION PROCESS:

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 and information regarding next steps in the recruitment process will be sent via email. Please check your email regularly for status updates. You may contact Faye Brand at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io for application status. Any candidate that is selected by the hiring 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. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For more information regarding this employment opportunity, contact Kelsey Christian, Recreation Coordinator 2, at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email:View email address on click.appcast.io. For information relating to the application process contact Faye Brand, Human Resources Technician at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email: For assistance on how to fill out your job application, watch the following video: - YouTube (5:13) The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The City of Sunnyvale is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state, or local laws. The City of Sunnyvale is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io or No City benefits are offered with this Temporary Position. 01 Instructions for completing the Supplemental Questionnaire : The following supplemental questions constitute an examination. Responses are reviewed and rated by Subject Matter Expert(s). The supplemental question examination determines the most qualified candidates to move forward in the recruitment process. The responses to the supplemental questions should be specific, thorough and must be reflected in the Work Experience, Education, and Certificates/Licenses sections of the application. Please note the information provided in the supplemental questions will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application. Incomplete responses, false statements, copying and pasting responses from Artificial Intelligence (AI) programs, and/or entering "See Resume" will result in an incomplete application and/or disqualification from the recruitment process. Please be advised that you will be 'timed out' of this page after 30 minutes. It is recommended to copy the supplemental questions that require text answers into a document that you can save on your computer. Prepare your responses in that document and then copy and paste the responses into the spaces provided. Additionally, please save your work continuously. By checking the 'Yes' response below, I indicate that I have read the instructions for completing the application (located in the job posting) and supplemental questionnaire. In accordance with these instructions, I understand that a completed application and written responses to the supplemental questionnaire are required. I understand the completed application and supplemental question responses will be used to evaluate my qualifications for this position and further identify the most qualified candidates to continue in the recruitment process. Additionally, I certify that I have completed the application and supplemental questionnaire on my own; the information provided accurately reflects my training, education and experience; and I understand the information provided is subject to verification. Yes No 02 Are you 17 years of age or older? Yes No 03 This position requires you to be 17 years old at the time of hire. If you indicated "No" to the question above, list the month, day and year when you turn 17 (for example, June 15, 2026). 04 One (1) year or one (1) summer season of aquatic experience as a Lifeguard or Swim Instructor is required. Please detail your aquatic experience below. If none, indicate N/A. 05 Do you have any relevant certifications, licenses, or training for the position you're applying for, such as American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, First Aid, CPR with AED, Water Safety Instructor? If "Yes," please list the name/type of certification. If "No," indicate N/A. Required Question California Correctional Health Care Services