How to hire a pool hand

Pool hand hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring pool hands in the United States:

In the United States, the median cost per hire a pool hand is $1,633.
It takes between 36 and 42 days to fill the average role in the US.
Human Resources use 15% of their expenses on recruitment on average.
On average, it takes around 12 weeks for a new pool hand to become settled and show total productivity levels at work.

How to hire a pool hand, step by step

To hire a pool hand, consider the skills and experience you are looking for in a candidate, allocate a budget for the position, and post and promote the job opening to reach potential candidates. Follow these steps to hire a pool hand:

Here's a step-by-step pool hand hiring guide:

Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
Step 3: Make a budget
Step 4: Write a pool hand job description
Step 5: Post your job
Step 6: Interview candidates
Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new pool hand
Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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Identify your hiring needs

Before you post your pool hand job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a pool hand for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

Determine employee vs contractor status

Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

Hiring the perfect pool hand also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

Here's a comparison of pool hand salaries for various roles:

Type of Pool Hand	Description	Hourly rate
Pool Hand		$8-17
Ride Operator	A ride operator is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the people on motorized riding vehicles. Ride operators provide safety instructions before, during, and after the ride, regular inspection of machines, operating ride controls, assisting the riders with their inquiries, evaluating the riders on the eligibility for some specific passages, and following the restricted quantity riders... Show more	$12-21
Cart Attendant	A cart attendant is responsible for assisting customers with carrying their items to their vehicles. Cart attendants ensure the cleanliness and orderliness of the premises, assisting with cleaning duties to avoid hazards or any accidents in the area... Show more	$11-17

Create an ideal candidate profile
Common skills:
- Safety Regulations
Responsibilities:
- Examine injure persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.
- Examine injure persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.
Make a budget
Including a salary range in your pool hand job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A pool hand salary can vary based on several factors:
- Location. For example, pool hands' average salary in mississippi is 48% less than in vermont.
- Seniority. Entry-level pool hands earn 51% less than senior-level pool hands.
- Certifications. A pool hand with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
- Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a pool hand's salary.
Average pool hand salary
$12.60hourly
$26,214 yearly
Entry-level pool hand salary
$18,000 yearly salary
Updated December 26, 2025
Writing a pool hand job description
A good pool hand job description should include a few things:
- Summary of the role
- List of responsibilities
- Required skills and experience
Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a pool hand job description:
Pool hand job description example
Sign on bonus $1500.00 (New Hires Only)

All employees of Triumph must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19

Triumph supports the education, well-being and self-sufficiency of

young children and their families through high quality early childhood programs and community engagement.

The Classroom Support Staff provides one-on-one mental health and disability services and interventions to enrolled child with special needs. Support implementation of curriculum activities and materials in accordance with Individualized Education Plan.

Assist with and model behavior management techniques.

Assist teachers in creating an inclusive classroom environment for all children.

Requirements:
- Must have a minimum of High School Diploma.
- Experience working with children with complex or special needs preferred.
- EEC Preschool Teacher certified preferred.
- Able to work sensitively and effectively with young children with varied physical and emotional capabilities and diverse cultural backgrounds.
Compensation:
- Hourly pay rate is $14.25 - $18.19 per hour
Schedule:

Full Time, Monday – Friday, 37-40 hours per week.

Benefits (EFFECTIVE FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT):
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short/Long term disability
- 403B retirement plan with 5% agency match
- Paid Professional Development Days
- 13 paid holiday per year
- Paid personal, vacation and sick time
Bilingual ( Spanish, Portuguese and/or Haitian Creole ) applicants encouraged to apply!!!

Apply online or submit your resume and references by mail or email using the following info:

Online: (Insert Link Here)

Mail: Triumph, Inc.

Attn: Human Resources Generalist

Head Start/Early Head Start/Child Care Programs

100 H. Gordon Owen Riverway

Taunton, MA 02780

E.O.E.

8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. or 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
30 hrs/week and 52 weeks/year
Post your job
There are a few common ways to find pool hands for your business:
- Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
- Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
- Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
- Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.
Post your job online:
- Post your pool hand job on Zippia to find and recruit pool hand candidates who meet your exact specifications.
- Use field-specific websites.
- Post a job on free websites.
Interview candidates
To successfully recruit pool hands, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.
It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.
The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.
Send a job offer and onboard your new pool hand
Once you've decided on a perfect pool hand candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.
It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.
Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new pool hand. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.
Go through the hiring process checklist
- Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
- Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
- Define job responsibilities and requirements
- Establish budget and timeline
- Determine hiring decision makers for the role
- Write job description
- Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
- Promote the job internally
- Process applications through applicant tracking system
- Review resumes and cover letters
- Shortlist candidates for screening
- Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
- Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
- Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
- Conduct background checks on top candidates
- Check references of top candidates
- Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
- Extend offer to top candidate(s)
- Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
- Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
- Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
- Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)
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How much does it cost to hire a pool hand?

Recruiting pool hands involves both the one-time costs of hiring and the ongoing costs of adding a new employee to your team. Your spending during the hiring process will mostly be on things like promoting the job on job boards, reviewing and interviewing candidates, and onboarding the new hire. Ongoing costs will obviously involve the employee's salary, but also may include things like benefits.

You can expect to pay around $26,214 per year for a pool hand, as this is the median yearly salary nationally. This can vary depending on what state or city you're hiring in. If you're hiring for contract work or on a per-project basis, hourly rates for pool hands in the US typically range between $8 and $17 an hour.

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Updated December 26, 2025

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