How to hire a typing pool supervisor

How to hire a typing pool supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step typing pool supervisor hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The typing pool supervisor hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect typing pool supervisor 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.

   The following list breaks down different types of typing pool supervisors and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Typing Pool Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Typing Pool Supervisor		$12-21
   Inventory Supervisor	An inventory supervisor is responsible for monitoring the productivity of staff and managing the adequacy of inventories in a warehouse or distribution center settings. Inventory supervisors inspect the stability and efficiency of the equipment and machinery for the manufacturing processes to ensure its working condition that would prevent operational delays and avoid potential hazards... Show more	$16-33
   Staff Supervisor	A staff supervisor is responsible for supervising staff and organizing work procedures. Their main duty is to monitor staff... Show more	$16-33

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Cleanliness
   • Safety Rules
   • Payroll
   • AED
   • Safety Hazards
   • Water Chemistry
   • Lifeguard Training
   • Food Service
   • Pool Maintenance
   • Safety Standards
   • Emergency Situations
   • Customer Relations
   • Recreation Facilities
   • Guest Complaints

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead comprehensive training for each new volunteer or court-mandate worker regarding OSHA regulations and warehouse procedure.
   • Conduct scheduling, payroll, inventory, performance appraisal and staff coaching.
   • Maintain pool cleanliness, safety, and guest relationships by hourly walks around the deck and pool.
   • Approve payroll, track accumulate compensatory time, and overtime, as well as, approve all leave time.
   • Develop management and leadership skills through execution of standard operating procedures.
   • Gain management, conflict resolution, leadership, delegation, and interpersonal relationship skills.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your typing pool supervisor job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A typing pool supervisor salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a typing pool supervisor in Oklahoma may be lower than in New York, and an entry-level typing pool supervisor usually earns less than a senior-level typing pool supervisor. Additionally, a typing pool supervisor with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average typing pool supervisor salary

   $16.54hourly

   $34,401 yearly

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   Entry-level typing pool supervisor salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average typing pool supervisor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$41,294	$20
   2	Minnesota	$35,709	$17
   3	California	$35,247	$17
   4	Michigan	$34,697	$17
   5	Kansas	$34,247	$16
   6	Massachusetts	$34,151	$16
   7	New Jersey	$33,268	$16
   8	Oregon	$32,777	$16
   9	Illinois	$30,311	$15
   10	Nevada	$30,169	$15
   11	Indiana	$28,696	$14
   12	Georgia	$28,648	$14
   13	Ohio	$28,631	$14
   14	Florida	$27,476	$13
   15	Texas	$26,878	$13
   16	Utah	$23,941	$12

   Average typing pool supervisor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Portland State University	$47,978	$23.07
   2	Gainesville Regional Utilities	$44,862	$21.57
   3	City of Round Rock	$44,558	$21.42
   4	SDST Spartans	$43,395	$20.86
   5	Boston College	$40,005	$19.23	2
   6	Brea Olinda Unified School District	$39,925	$19.19
   7	Auberge Resorts Collection	$39,665	$19.07	2
   8	Troon	$38,184	$18.36	8
   9	East Stroudsburg University	$37,470	$18.01	1
   10	Castro Valley USD	$37,275	$17.92
   11	Fairview Health Services	$36,239	$17.42	3
   12	Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts	$35,745	$17.19	5
   13	Huntington Hospital	$34,754	$16.71
   14	The University of Kansas	$34,709	$16.69	7
   15	Catholic Health East	$34,708	$16.69	1
   16	Schoolcraft College	$34,559	$16.61
   17	Ogden Clinic	$34,164	$16.43	3
   18	The University of Kansas Health System	$34,121	$16.40	1
   19	Texas Christian University	$34,109	$16.40
   20	City of Fresno	$33,376	$16.05

4. Writing a typing pool supervisor job description

   A typing pool supervisor 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 typing pool supervisor job description:

   Typing pool supervisor job description example

   Job Title: Pool Supervisor
   
   Department: Amenities - Pool and Rec Center
   
   Reports to: Assistant General Manager (AGM)
   
   GENERAL: The Amenities Department is responsible for creating an enjoyable recreational environment as an added benefit of ownership in the resort. The purpose of this position is to provide supervision of full-time and part-time Cashier/Pool Attendants and Pool Maintenance employee in maintaining all CRRA pools and related equipment. The employee assists the AGM in developing and evaluating organizational objectives and ensuring recreation facilities are maintained in a clean and safe manner.
   
   DEFINITION: Under the general direction of the AGM, you are responsible for the supervision of Cashier/Pool Attendants in carrying out their duties efficiently and effectively. This includes planning, scheduling and coordination of personnel, and evaluation of personnel performance. The employee is responsible for maintaining all CRRA pools and related equipment (Recreation Center, Riverside Pool and Foxhound Pool), and identifying maintenance/repair needs at pools, recreation center and miniature golf course. The employee is also responsible for greeting property owners and guests; verifying customer authorization to use the facility; selling merchandise, beverages and food items; cleaning the recreational facility.
   
   EQUIPMENT/JOB LOCATION: The Pool Supervisor will be required to work outside in all kinds of weather. Also operates small gas-powered equipment. Regularly uses a computer and other common office supplies and equipment. Employee may operate pickup trucks on CRRA property and public roads when required. Operate vacuum cleaners, carpet steam cleaners and the pool blaster.
   
   WORK HOURS/WORK WEEK: The work week does not normally exceed 40 hours per week. The workdays and shift hours fluctuate depending on the needs of the operation. The workday will include a one-hour lunch break. The workweek may be adjusted as required at the discretion of the AGM to include work on holidays and/ or weekends in lieu of normally scheduled workdays. The Employee may be required to respond to emergency situations at pools and recreational facilities during off-duty hours.
   
   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
   
   SUPERVISORY DUTIES: Supervises, motivates, and evaluates personnel to help: (1) achieve their individual work-related goals; (2) collectively achieve the department ‘s mission; and (3) lead to employee's growth and accountability for their actions within the workplace. Assists the AGM with recruiting, selecting, and retaining qualified personnel.
   
   Trains new employees on providing excellent customer service; basic pool maintenance (vacuuming and brushing pools, cleaning skimmers, checking pool chemicals); fee collection policies and procedures; the identification and reporting of any problems with property owners, guests or staff; incident reporting; and safety and fire prevention procedures.
   
   Investigates job related accidents and completes appropriate reports for the AGM.
   
   Reassigns or calls in additional employees as needed to ensure all pools are open at posted times. If unable to fill the position, performs Cashier/Pool Attendant's duties to keep pools and recreation center open at posted times.
   
   Maintains a working environment conducive to positive morale, individual styles, quality customer service, and teamwork.
   
   Reviews time sheets weekly and checks times against work schedules. Reviews time log and makes any necessary adjustments. If necessary, discusses undocumented discrepancies with the employee. Informs the AGM of any adjustments to his/her own timesheet. Submits completed payroll form to the AGM by 10:00 a.m. Monday morning.
   
   Daily, the Supervisor verifies the Pool Maintenance/Attendant personnel have done the following:
   
   + Recreation Center: Employee mops floors in the restrooms, kitchen, lobby and game room; vacuums weight room and sterilized weight equipment; cleans food preparation area popcorn machine, microwave and refrigerator; wipes down chairs and lounges; check and clean skimmers as needed; restrooms are cleaned at the start of each shift and as needed. Complete other duties outlined in the AM and PM schedule located at the Rec. Center. Perform any additional duties as assigned by the AGM.
   
   + Riverside Pool: Employee mops floor in the lobby, kitchen and game room. Restrooms are cleaned during each shift and as needed throughout the day. Clean counters in kitchen area. Sweep pool area and wipe down chairs and lounges. Check and clean skimmers as needed. Empty garbage and replace bags. Perform any additional duties as assigned by the AGM.
   
   + Foxhound Pool: Employee sweeps pool areas and wipes down chairs and lounges. Check and clean skimmers as needed. Clean bathrooms. Keep pavilion area clean. Perform any additional duties as assigned by the AGM.
   
   Trash or debris in the facility and around pool areas is picked up and disposed of in the proper container as needed during employee's shift. Items left in the pool are removed. Personal items left by property owners and/or guest are secured. Employee notifies AGM when valuable items are found.
   
   Employee maintains stock of janitorial supplies. Employee maintains an accurate inventory and informs supervisor when stock needs to be replenished.
   
   Employee ensures the recreation facility is locked and secure prior to departure. Performs any additional duties as assigned by the AGM.
   
   Performs daily safety inspections of all pool areas and identifies maintenance and repairs as needed. Submits work orders for necessary repairs/maintenance for work not within the scope of this position for Director's signature.
   
   EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Employee must have a high school diploma or equivalent and 1.5 years experience in pool maintenance or a combination of education, experience, and training that provided the required knowledges, skills and abilities to perform the job. Prior supervisory experience is desired.
   
   KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES NEEDED:
   
   + Must be certified as a CPT (Certified Pool Technician) or willing to work towards obtaining certification immediately upon hire.
   
   + General knowledge of plumbing and electric motors.
   
   + Thorough knowledge of the pools and pool maintenance and repair.
   
   + Basic knowledge of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA) regulations that apply to recreational facilities.
   
   + Basic knowledge of scheduling, payroll, and time accounting procedures.
   
   + Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
   
   + Ability to use basic power tools and vacuum sweep.
   
   + Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with personnel in other departments and with property owners.
   
   + Ability to provide leadership, counsel, motivate, and perform constructive reviews on subordinate employees.
   
   RECREATION FACILITY OPERATING HOURS:
   
   The Recreation Center is open 6 AM to 8:00 PM and is open year-round. Gym hours 6:00 AM to 8:30 PM
   
   During the summer season:
   
   Riverside Pool is open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
   
   Foxhound Pool is open 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
   
   Hours of operation may be changed from time to time and for special circumstances.
   
   CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
   
   Must possess a valid driver's license, be accepted by the CRRA's vehicular insurance company to drive CRRA vehicles, pass a criminal records background examination. Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.

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5. Post your job

   To find typing pool supervisors for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any typing pool supervisors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level typing pool supervisors with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

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6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit typing pool supervisors, 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.

   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 typing pool supervisor

   Once you have selected a candidate for the typing pool supervisor position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the 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.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new typing pool supervisor. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are 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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