Pool Manager
Updated: March 3, 2025
The Borough of Somerville is excited to announce the employment opportunity of a Pool Manager for our 2 Borough Pools. Each pool is 3 ½ feet deep, and open daily 7 days a week.
The Pool Manager will directly oversee lifeguards and check-in staff to ensure the daily operations of the pool facilities run smoothly and efficiently. The Pool Manager is the front-line leader who ensures we provide safe, clean, family-friendly aquatic facilities.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct supervision of lifeguards and pool check-in staff at the facility
- Creates weekly schedules for staff with the appropriate amount of staff for daily supervision
- Reacts calmly and immediately to emergency situations and administers proper care. Leads staff in emergency situations.
- Acts as a leader and mentor to staff during day to day operations and lead staff training during in-service
- Enforces pool rules and policies at all times
- Corrects any issues immediately to ensure visitor and staff safety above all other duties
- Acts as a role model and presents a professional attitude and appearance at all times
- Completes daily and required documents in a legible and professional manner
- Documents, and assists with disciplinary write ups for aquatic staff
- Ensures daily chemical, safety, and equipment logs are recorded and maintained
- Attend/facilitate regular mandatory staff meetings
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Previous aquatics leadership experience preferred
- Ability to react competently, calmly and effectively and guide staff in emergency situations
- Ability to work as a leader in daily operations and emergency situations
- Must be 21 years old
- Ability to work varied shifts, including mornings, evenings, and weekends
- Hours negotiable
How to apply
Submit the Borough’s online application form. Please email KSluka@SomervilleNJ.org with any questions.