How to hire a pool table operator

How to hire a pool table operator, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a pool table operator, 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 table operator 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 table operator that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of pool table operators.

   Type of Pool Table Operator	Description	Hourly rate
   Pool Table Operator		$7-19
   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
   Club Attendant	Club attendants are responsible for enforcing the rules and maintaining the club building's interior and exterior. Their duties include monitoring the entries into the club by checking IDs, attending to their guests' needs, and answering all club-related questions... Show more	$10-16

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • CPR
   • Plumbing
   • Water Chemistry
   • Safety Rules
   • Emergency Situations
   • Swimming Pools
   • CPO
   • Aquatic Facility
   • Water Quality
   • Safety Regulations
   • Emergency Care
   • Mechanical Equipment
   • Water Safety
   • HVAC

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Maintain safe and cleanly environment on deck and in water, perform first-aid, CPR, provide lifesaving assistance when necessary.
   • Examine injure persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.
   • Maintain attentiveness to environment in the pool facility to ensure guest enjoyment.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your pool table operator job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A pool table operator can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, pool table operators' average salary in alabama is 49% less than in vermont.
   • Seniority. Entry-level pool table operators 61% less than senior-level pool table operators.
   • Certifications. A pool table operator with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a pool table operator's salary.

   Average pool table operator salary

   $12.37hourly

   $25,722 yearly

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   Entry-level pool table operator salary

   $16,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a pool table operator job description

   A job description for a pool table operator role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a pool table operator job description:

   Pool table operator job description example

   Temporary Pool Operator
   
   (Year Round or Summer)
   
   The Overview
   
   In pursuit of service excellence, the Temporary Pool Operator provides facility monitoring for an aquatic environment for patrons of all ages and background. This position will ensure the safety of all patrons, ensure proper pool chemistry, repair and inspect pool pumps, filters, and plumbing, provide exceptional customer service, and other duties assigned. Pool operators also perform as lifeguards and must have lifeguard credentials. Pool Operators may serve as the aquatics shift leader and may provide direction to lifeguards on their shift.
   
   What You Should Bring
   
   Each member of our team is accountable for the outstanding delivery of services to the community. You should possess knowledge of water safety along with experience operating active public swimming pools with multiple user groups and activities. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe and clean swimming pool environment. You should lead by example, demonstrate a commitment to excellence, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and be available for flexible work assignments in the early morning, mid-day, evenings, and/or weekends.
   
   You will have the support of and work under the direction of the Aquatic Recreation Coordinator and/or Aquatic Recreation Manager II. The hours will vary Sunday- Saturday 4:30am- 9:00pm with specials events outside of standard business hours.
   
   The Opportunity
   
   * Leads the aquatics team during each shift.
   * Observes and enforces pool rules and regulations
   * Performs daily pool chemistry, filtration, and custodial maintenance duties to ensure the safe and clean aquatic facility environment.
   * Maintain equipment ensuring that equipment is safe, clean, and in working order and that supplies are adequate for operation of the facility.
   * Administer emergency and routine first aid calmly with good judgment during all stressful situations.
   * Responds quickly to all emergency situations and follows standardized rescue procedures per Red Cross Lifeguard training.
   * Completes daily log and maintains report. Accurately and completely fills out required forms relating to aquatic facility incidents/accidents and submit to supervisor.
   * Maintains continuous watch on the aquatic facility and participants to prevent injury and minimize or eliminate an aquatic emergency.
   * Responds to customer questions and concerns in a positive and professional matter.
   * Function effectively as a team member
   * Performs related work as required.
   
   About the Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities
   
   The mission of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities is to enrich the City of Alexandria by creating meaningful experiences through public spaces, cultural activities, and programming. The Department's vision is to improve the well-being of every person in our community by connecting them to each other and their environment. The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities received national accreditation from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). National accreditation requires park and recreation agencies to meet 155 standards representing elements of effective and efficient park and recreation operations. Minimum & Additional Requirements
   
   CPR/AED and First AID certified from American Red Cross or other nationally recognized certification provider.
   
   Lifeguard certification from American Red Cross or other nationally recognized certification provider.
   
   Certified Pool Operation License from NSPF, SPSA, NPC Contracting; or Aquatic Facility Operator from NRPA
   
   Notes
   
   This position requires successful completion of a criminal records background check and drug screening prior to employment.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find pool table operators 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 table operator job on Zippia to find and recruit pool table operator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with pool table operator 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.

   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.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new pool table operator

   Once you've selected the best pool table operator 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.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new pool table operator first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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