How to hire a pool manager

How to hire a pool manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step pool manager 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 manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new pool manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a pool manager, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a pool manager to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a pool manager that fits the bill.

   This list presents pool manager salaries for various positions.

   Type of Pool Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Pool Manager		$11-24
   Manager, Project Management	The role of a project management manager involves the planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure of projects. Project managers oversee the scope of the entire project, the team, success or failure, and its resources... Show more	$35-69
   Communications Project Manager	A communications project manager is in charge of overseeing the development of internal and external communication materials. Their responsibilities typically revolve around performing research and analysis to identify client or company needs, developing effective communication strategies, coordinating different teams to ensure the quality and accuracy of projects, setting objectives and goals, and managing schedules and budgets... Show more	$28-58

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Aquatic Facility
   • Cleanliness
   • Lifeguard Training
   • Water Safety
   • CPO
   • Pool Operations
   • Pool Maintenance
   • Direct Supervision
   • Safety Standards
   • Safety Rules
   • Water Chemistry
   • Resuscitation
   • Payroll

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage lifeguards, maintain pool cleanliness, safety, and customer satisfaction
   • Train lifeguards and swim instructors in first aid, CPR and lifesaving skills.
   • Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation if need.
   • Implement weekly scheduling, payroll procedures and instructional leadership.
   • Provide logistic support for VIP delegations.
   • Help underprivileged kids learn new skills.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your pool manager job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A pool manager salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, pool managers' average salary in mississippi is 48% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level pool managers earn 53% less than senior-level pool managers.
   • Certifications. A pool manager 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 manager's salary.

   Average pool manager salary

   $35,205yearly

   $16.93 hourly rate

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   Entry-level pool manager salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average pool manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$42,203	$20
   2	Massachusetts	$39,829	$19
   3	Virginia	$37,456	$18
   4	California	$36,026	$17
   5	Pennsylvania	$34,432	$17
   6	Indiana	$33,118	$16
   7	Illinois	$31,630	$15
   8	North Carolina	$31,271	$15
   9	Maryland	$31,120	$15
   10	Missouri	$29,277	$14
   11	Ohio	$27,985	$13
   12	Colorado	$26,714	$13
   13	Florida	$26,667	$13
   14	Oregon	$26,606	$13
   15	Arizona	$26,104	$13
   16	Texas	$25,561	$12
   17	Louisiana	$25,140	$12
   18	Georgia	$25,105	$12
   19	Utah	$25,086	$12
   20	Nevada	$24,460	$12

   Average pool manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Portland State University	$63,845	$30.69
   2	University of California-Berkeley	$57,808	$27.79
   3	Kaseya	$55,920	$26.88
   4	Point Loma Nazarene University	$51,947	$24.97	4
   5	University of California	$50,055	$24.06	22
   6	White & Case	$49,279	$23.69
   7	City of Las Vegas	$48,065	$23.11
   8	Virginia Commonwealth University	$46,172	$22.20	6
   9	City of Jacksonville	$45,842	$22.04
   10	City of Round Rock	$44,945	$21.61
   11	Telecare	$44,539	$21.41
   12	Baptist Health	$44,232	$21.27
   13	City of Baltimore	$43,742	$21.03
   14	Salt Lake County	$42,497	$20.43	3
   15	Loudoun County Social Svc	$41,005	$19.71
   16	University of Northern Colorado	$40,821	$19.63	5
   17	Frederick County	$40,672	$19.55	1
   18	Nucor	$39,717	$19.09	4
   19	East Stroudsburg University	$39,461	$18.97	1
   20	San Bernardino County	$38,715	$18.61

4. Writing a pool manager job description

   A pool manager job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a pool manager job description:

   Pool manager job description example

   Short-Term Substitute Pool
   Job Posting Date: Ongoing
   Hours: Part-Time or Full-Time (multiple positions available for long-term and permanent substitute; positions available for on-site only, remote only, or a combination) Primary School (K-1) - 7:20am-3:20pm Lower School (gr 2-5) - 7:45am-3:45pm Upper School (gr 6-11) - 7:45am-3:45pm
   Start Date: Aug 30, 2021
   
   Charlotte Lab School Substitute Teachers will have responsibilities in support of Charlotte Lab School instruction:
   On-Site Responsibilities: Follow guidance and lesson plans provided by regular core content area teacher; Deliver instruction to students by content area aligned to the Common Core & NC State Standards; Facilitate instruction for whole class, small group, individuals, and advisory group; Integrate technology into instruction; Supervise students and maintain a clean, orderly, safe, and positive classroom learning environment; Manage classroom behavior in a fair and respectful manner using an appropriate tone; Alert the Guidance Counselor, Dean of Students/Culture or Student Support Assistant if student support issues arise; Fulfill all other duties & responsibilities as assigned by the teacher (i.e. attendance, arrival/dismissal duty, lunch/recess duty, etc.)
   Remote Responsibilities: Follow guidance and lesson plans provided by regular core content area teacher; Deliver instruction remotely to students via Zoom and have an understanding of how to: log into Zoom and manage Zoom tools (i.e. Share Screen, Mute, Chat, Breakout Rooms, etc.); Facilitate instruction for whole class, small group, individuals, and advisory group via Zoom; Integrate technology into instruction as necessary (i.e. cast video, Google Slides, etc.); Take attendance and supervise students via Zoom; maintain an orderly, safe, and positive classroom learning environment; Manage classroom behavior via Zoom in a fair and respectful manner using an appropriate tone; Alert the Guidance Counselor, Dean of Students/Culture or Student Support Assistant if student support issues arise; Candidates Should: Be able/willing to learn how to fulfill the responsibilities listed above; Have a high school diploma.
   In addition, the Charlotte Lab Instructional Leadership Team will look favorably upon candidates who: Have experience working with students of all ages; Have previous experience working with diverse populations; Are motivated to work in an open, progressive school environment; Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability; Have strong classroom management and communication skills; Demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making skills; Are comfortable with technology and quick learner of various computer applications; and Ability to build relationships and collaborate with others.
   Salary Salary is $105/day. Long-term positions where planning is involved may also be available at a slightly higher salary (inquire within).
   Application Process Please visit Working at Lab to complete an application. You will be asked to include your resume and a detailed cover letter demonstrating your interest in working for Charlotte Lab School.
   Charlotte Lab School is strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and we encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. Charlotte Lab School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, national, ethnic origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right pool manager for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your pool manager job on Zippia to find and recruit pool manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with pool manager candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates 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.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new pool manager

   Once you've selected the best pool manager candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. 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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