POOL MANAGER (Recurrent)

Position/Program Information COUNTY OF LOS ANGELESDEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATIONTYPE OF RECRUITMENT:We welcome applications from everyone.FILING DATES: We will accept online applications from Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) Filing will be closed on Friday, May 22, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received BEFORE 5:00p.m. (PT) on Friday, May 22, 2026 to be accepted.EXAM NUMBER:D2966MAbout Us: We work directly with the public as they enjoy our 40 swimming pools and 23 splash pads. We provide our pool lifeguards with regular training and recertification. We also offer an exciting work environment with room for growth The mission of our department goes beyond providing recreational activities and maintaining parks and facilities. It's about creating a sense of community and belonging for all residents. About You: You enjoy working with people from all backgrounds, representing an inclusive, community engaged agency You are a motivated, leader with experience directing pool lifeguard teams and looking to step into a supervisory role. You are ready to engage with the public, lead and train lifeguard staff, operate a public pool facility and uphold county and state regulations. Essential Job Functions Prepares work schedules for staff, anticipating patron weekly attendance and insuring proper lifeguard coverage within budget limits.Prepares employee performance evaluations, handles grievances at the first level, and may resolve disciplinary problems or recommend a resolution to the immediate supervisor.May establish rules, regulations, and standards of safety at assigned facility within well-defined guidelines set by the department; maintains control over the number of patrons admitted to the facility to insure efficient patron usage and a minimum of disruptive behavior.Determines level of training necessary to meet department standards and utilizes department's training and instructional procedures to plan content of training program for structs staff in first aid, swimming, and pool lifeguard and lifesaving principles, methods and techniques.Develops lesson plans for Learn-to-Swim Program, adapting the basic County program to specific needs at assigned pool.Conducts classes to instruct lifeguards in effective teaching techniques.Responds to and resolves incidents at the pool such as persistent violations of safety rules, serious injuries, or minor confrontations among patrons.Confers with parents of unruly patrons or unresponsive swimming students in an attempt to modify behavior so as to allow patrons to return to pool or students to learn to swim.Operates mechanical equipment used at the pool facility including valves, pumps, water conditioning equipment, and drains, in order to keep pool in operation; reads gauges to detect improper operation of the system; trains subordinate staff to perform minor maintenance and adjustment tasks; determines when pool fails to meet health standards and has the authority to close the pool.Reviews, verifies, and maintains employee time records, maintenance and service records, and pool supplies expenditures to insure budget pletes and forwards incident reports in accordance with prescribed procedure; maintains pool log in which all incidents are recorded.Engages in the physical fitness program established by the Department in order to maintain capability to perform pool lifesaving duties. Requirements REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY: Option I: Six months (960 hours) of experience as a Senior Pool Lifeguard in Los Angeles County service. To qualify under this option you must have held the title of Senior Pool Lifeguard.-OR-Option II: Six months (960 hours) of experience supervising lifeguards or providing swimming instruction at a school or public swimming pool.Certification: Completion of the Department of Parks and Recreation's Lifeguard Training Program consisting of an American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certificate, American Red Cross Emergency Medical Response Certificate, American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator (CPR/AED) for the Professional Lifeguard Certificate, American Red Cross Bloodborne Pathogens Certificate and a Certified Pool Operator Certificate. Instructor's Certification:American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor's Certificate, American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor's Certificate and American Red Cross Emergency Medical Response Instructor's Certificate. Vision:At least 20/30 with both eyes open with correction. All certifications will be required before appointment to the position.SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:At the level of Senior Pool Lifeguard is defined as providing technical direction to a staff of pool lifeguards at a swimming pool.Public Swimming Pool is defined as any swimming pool intended for public use, including pools operated by public agencies or facilities such as schools, hotels, apartments or clubs, and excluding only private single-family residential pools. LICENSE: May require a valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.PHYSICAL CLASS:4 - Arduous - Frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in safety positions.Desirable Qualifications:Credit will be given for the following:-Experience conducting Safety Inspection -Experience coaching Aquatics Sports-Experience planning Aquatic event -Certification as a Certified Pool Operator (CPO)-Possession of a valid Diver CertificationWITHHOLD INFORMATION:No withhold will be allowed for this examination. Required experience must be fully met and indicated on the application by the last day of filingOUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE:No out-of-class experience will be accepted for this examination. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of:TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: This assessment type will evaluate the training and experience you list on a questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system. This part of the assessment is weighted 100% of your total score and assesses professional/technical knowledge in Safety Inspection, Coaching Aquatics Sports, Aquatic event planning, and Pool Operator and Diver Certifications.Applicants must receive a passing score of 70% or higher to be place on the eligible list.Eligibility Information:Candidates who pass the assessment are place on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months.NOTE: We may use an alternative banding method in line with Civil Service Rule 11.01(D).VACANCY INFORMATION:The resulting eligible list for this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Department of Parks and Recreation throughout Los Angeles County. These positions are for Recurrent/Hourly EMPLOYMENT ONLY and may be located at the following pools. East Section Aquatics (626) 821-4655Belvedere Aquatic Center, Los AngelesAtlantic Park Pool, Los AngelesSalazar Park Pool, Los AngelesCity Terrace Park Pool, Los AngelesObregon Park Pool, Los AngelesNorman S Johnson Aquatic Center, ArcadiaCentral Section Aquatics (626) 821-4655Greater Whittier Regional Aquatic Center, WhittierKrejci Pool, Los AngelesBethune Pool, Los AngelesCarver Pool, Los AngelesMona Pool, ComptonFranklin D Roosevelt Pool, Los AngelesTed Watkins Park Pool, Los AngelesNorth Section Aquatics (661) 222-9519El Cariso Pool, SylmarEverett Martin Park Pool, Little RockKnollwood Pool, Granada HillsVal Verde, SaugusCastaic Regional Aquatics Complex, CastaicSan Fernando Regional Pool, San FernandoGeorge Lane Pool, Quartz HillSouth Section Aquatics (310) 965-8646Alondra Pool, LawndaleCampanella, West ComptonEnterprise Pool, West ComptonLennox Pool, LennoxVictoria Pool, CarsonCerritos Pool, CerritosGarrott Pool, Los AngelesKeller Pool, Los AngelesJesse Owens Pool, Los AngelesAvailable Shift: The work week includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the 'Apply' green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk @@@Note: All notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. Test scores cannot be given over the telephone.New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed and submitted at public libraries throughout the county.All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.CONTACT INFORMATION:Department Contact Name: Sharon KingDepartment Contact Phone: (626) 588-5111Department Contact Email: Coordinator Phone: (626) 588-5109Teletype Phone: (213) 427-6118California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Employment Information Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below. This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting. 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Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: Fair Chance: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952). Employment Eligibility: Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Career PathFinder: Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. 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Created: 2026-05-04