Pool Manager I/II (Part-Time)

April 13, 2026

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<img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1276/jobpostings/image/Recruitment Banners - Parks and Rec.jpg" data-uw-rm-alt="QU" data-uw-rm-alt-original="Recruitment Banners - Parks and Rec.jpg" data-id="null" data-name="Recruitment Banners - Parks and Rec.jpg" alt="Recruitment Banners - Parks and Rec.jpg" data-url="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1276/jobpostings/image/Recruitment Banners - Parks and Rec.jpg" style="width: 971px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii">Are you ready to lead a team, promote water safety, and make a lasting impact in your community?The City of San Bernardino is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our Aquatics Division as Pool Manager I/II! About the City: As a future member of our team, you'll be joining a city with deep roots, cultural diversity, and exciting momentum. Located in the heart of Southern California's Inland Empire, San Bernardino is the county seat and largest city in the region, home to more than 222,000 residents. Its rich history — shaped by Native American, Mexican, and Spanish influences — continues to inspire the city's evolving identity. San Bernardino offers access to major transit corridors, natural beauty, and a wide range of housing and lifestyle options. It's a place where public service careers are supported by a strong sense of community and purpose — and where motivated professionals can grow, contribute, and be part of something meaningful.About the Position: The City of San Bernardino is accepting applications to establish an eligibility list for future openings in the Pool Manager series within the Aquatics Division of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department. The Pool Manager I/II is a working supervisory position. Pool Managers assist the Aquatics Supervisor in scheduling and programming swimming pool facilities, supervise swimming activities and staff, and instruct classes in fundamentals of swimming. <div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1276/jobpostings/image/SB EVP (1).png" data-id="null" data-name="SB EVP (1).png" alt="SB EVP (1).png" data-url="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1276/jobpostings/image/SB EVP (1).png" style="width: 387px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii" data-uw-rm-alt-original="SB EVP (1).png" data-uw-rm-alt="QU"></div> Pay Ranges:<ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li>Pool Manager I - $20.91 - $25.41/Hour</li><li style="text-align: left;">Pool Manager II - $23.33 - $28.36/Hour</li></ul> In-Water Skills Testing Schedule: Location: 831 East Highland Avenue, Jerry Lewis Family Swim Center, San Bernardino, California 92404 Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Dates: <ul style="padding-left: 2rem; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><li style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">February 14, 2026</li><li style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">March 21, 2026</li><li style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">April 11, 2026</li><li style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">April 25, 2026</li></ul> Lifeguard Certification Schedule (must attend one full 3 day session): Session 1: February 20 - 22 Friday: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Session 2: March 24 - 26 Friday: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Session 3: April 17 - 19 Friday: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Session 4: May 1 - 3 Friday: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PMThe Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate is a dependable, safety-minded leader with a passion for aquatics and community service. They possess strong communication and supervisory skills, excel in maintaining safe and welcoming pool environments, and demonstrate sound judgment under pressure. Pool Manager I candidates are eager to grow their leadership experience, while Pool Manager II candidates bring proven expertise in overseeing aquatic facilities and staff. Both are team-oriented professionals dedicated to delivering quality recreation services to the community. A Day in the Life: Your day as a Pool Manager I/II, might start with opening the pool, checking water quality, and ensuring all safety equipment is ready for use. You’ll oversee lifeguard staff, coordinate swim lessons, and help plan aquatic programs for residents of all ages. Throughout the day, you’ll interact with the community, ensure facility safety and cleanliness, and provide guidance and support to your team. Whether assisting with scheduling, responding to emergencies, or mentoring new staff, you’ll play a vital role in creating a safe and positive environment for everyone who visits our pools. Pool Manager I: Plans and supervises the operation of a public swimming pool; accomplishes specialized work in protecting life, preventing accidents, enforcing safety regulations and providing instructions; and, performs related work as required. Provides friendly and efficient customer service to the public and City staff. Assists with pool scheduling and programming, enforces safety rules, supervises swim activities, and teaches swim classes. Responds to emergencies with rescues, first aid, and CPR. Oversees facility cleanliness, conducts water tests, maintains records, and adds pool chemicals. Supervises staff, ensures safe operations, and promotes positive public relations. Supports City and department goals and performs related duties as needed. <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/citysanbernardino/classspecs/67804?keywords=pool%20manager%20I&pagetype=classSpecifications" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/citysanbernardino/classspecs/67804?keywords=pool%20manager%20I&pagetype=classSpecifications" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" aria-label="Click here to view the Pool Manager I job description" data-uw-rm-vglnk="" uw-rm-vague-link-id="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/citysanbernardino/classspecs/67804?keywords=pool%20manager%20i&pagetype=classspecifications$click here">Click here</a> to view the Pool Manager I job description</div> Pool Manager II: Plans and supervises the operation of a large or year-round public swim center; accomplishes specialized work in protecting life, preventing accidents, enforcing safety regulations and providing instructions; and, performs related work as required. Provides friendly and efficient customer service to the public and City staff. Assists in scheduling and programming aquatic facilities; supervises lifeguard staff and swim classes; enforces pool safety rules; performs rescues and administers first aid/CPR as needed. Oversees pool maintenance, water testing, and chemical treatments. Maintains records, ensures facility safety, and supports positive public relations. Supervises pool operations and staff while upholding City and departmental policies. <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/citysanbernardino/classspecs/68491?keywords=pool%20manage&pagetype=classSpecifications" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/citysanbernardino/classspecs/68491?keywords=pool%20manage&pagetype=classSpecifications" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" aria-label="Click here to view the Pool Manager II job description" data-uw-rm-vglnk="" uw-rm-vague-link-id="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/citysanbernardino/classspecs/68491?keywords=pool%20manage&pagetype=classspecifications$click here">Click here</a> to view the Pool Manager II job description</div>Pool Manager I: <ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li>A minimum of two (1) year paid experience in instructing or supervising water recreational activities. </li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;" id="isPasted"><li>Must be 18 years of age or older.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">High school diploma or GED Equivalent. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two (2) years. </li><li>Possession of a valid Class "C" California Driver's License is required. </li></ul> Pool Manager II: <ul><li>A minimum of two (2) year paid experience in instructing or supervising water recreational activities. </li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;" id="isPasted"><li>Must be 18 years of age or older.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">High school diploma or GED Equivalent. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two (2) years. </li><li>Possession of a valid Class "C" California Driver's License is required. </li></ul> Possession of one of the following certificates from each category below is required:<ul><li><div>American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate</div></li><li><div>YMCA Lifeguard </div></li><li><div>Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Certificate</div></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;">AND </div><ul><li><div>American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor's (WSI) Certificate</div></li><li><div>YMCA SKIPPERS/Progressive Instructor Certificate </div></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;">AND</div><ul><li><div>American Red Cross First Aid For Public Safety Personnel (Title 22)</div></li><li><div>American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate</div></li><li><div>American Red Cross Community First Aid & Safety Certificate </div></li><li><div>National Safety Council Standard First Aid Certificate</div></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;">AND</div><ul><li><div>American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certificate</div></li><li><div>American Heart Association CPR Level "C" BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate</div></li><li><div>American Red Cross Community CPR Certificate </div></li></ul>Desirable Certification: American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Instructor All certificates must be valid for the duration of employment and attached to the application.All applicants are required to submit an online application through the City’s official website at www.sbcity.org. This recruitment will remain open until filled, or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.Applications must be fully completed and clearly demonstrate that the minimum qualifications for the position are met. All information provided is subject to review, investigation, and verification. While resumes may be uploaded as supplemental documentation, they will not be accepted in place of a fully completed City application.Following the initial screening, the most qualified candidates whose backgrounds best match the needs of the City will be invited to continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement. Candidates will remain under consideration until a final selection is made and an offer is accepted. The City of San Bernardino reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time and may determine that none of the applicants, including those who meet the minimum qualifications, are suitable for the position.Pre-Employment Process may include, but is not limited to: <ul type="disc" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px; margin: 0px 0px 3pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><li style=" padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Application Review</li><li style=" padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Oral Examination</li><li style=" padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Pre-employment Medical Exam including drug and TB test</li><li style=" padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">LiveScan Fingerprinting which reviews criminal history with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)</li></ul> <div style=" color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: left;">E-Verify Participation:</div><div style=" color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: left;">The City of San Bernardino participates in the E-Verify program. In compliance with federal law, all employers are required to verify the identity and employment eligibility of individuals hired to work in the United States. Accordingly, the City will provide information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm authorization to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website at <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" title="https://www.uscis.gov/" tabindex="0" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.uscis.gov/" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" style=" color: inherit !important; text-decoration: underline !important;">www.uscis.gov</a>.</div> <div style=" color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: left;">Disclaimers:</div><div style=" color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: left;">The City of San Bernardino is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City follows a nepotism policy, which may impact hiring decisions if an applicant has relatives currently employed by the City. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Each request is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. To request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department directly at (909) 998-2060. For information regarding employee rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), please refer to the attached PDF: <a href="https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf" tabindex="0" data-uw-pdf-br="1" data-uw-pdf-doc="" style=" color: inherit !important; text-decoration: underline !important;">Employee Rights under FMLA (PDF)</a> <a href="https://get.adobe.com/reader/" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://get.adobe.com/reader/" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" style=" color: inherit !important; text-decoration: underline !important;">(Download PDF reader)</a>. Please note that smoking is prohibited in all City offices, vehicles, and designated areas.</div>This bulletin is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract, expressed or implied. Its contents may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice.For questions regarding this recruitment, contact Human Resources at (909) 998-2060 or email Stephanie Rivera at rivera_es@sbcity.org.

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