Pool Manager I

Are you ready to lead a team, promote water safety, and make a lasting impact in your community?

The City of San Bernardino is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our Aquatics Division as a Pool Manager I!

About the City:
As a future member of our team, you'll be joining a city with deep roots, cultural diversity, and exciting momentum. Located in the heart of Southern California's Inland Empire, San Bernardino is the county seat and largest city in the region, home to more than 222,000 residents. Its rich history — shaped by Native American, Mexican, and Spanish influences — continues to inspire the city's evolving identity.
San Bernardino offers access to major transit corridors, natural beauty, and a wide range of housing and lifestyle options. It's a place where public service careers are supported by a strong sense of community and purpose — and where motivated professionals can grow, contribute, and be part of something meaningful.

About the Position:
The City of San Bernardino is seeking Pool Managers within the Aquatics Division of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department. The Pool Manager plans and supervises the operation of a public swimming pool; accomplishes specialized work in protecting life, preventing accidents, enforcing safety regulations and providing instructions; and, performs related work as required. Provides friendly and efficient customer service to the public and City staff. Assists with pool scheduling and programming, enforces safety rules, supervises swim activities, and teaches swim classes. Responds to emergencies with rescues, first aid, and CPR. Oversees facility cleanliness, conducts water tests, maintains records, and adds pool chemicals. Supervises staff, ensures safe operations, and promotes positive public relations. Supports City and department goals and performs related duties as needed.

Licenses, Certificates, Special Requirements:
Possession of a valid Red Cross Lifeguard Training, YMCA Lifeguard or Ellis and Associates Lifeguard Certificate

and

Red Cross Water Safety Instructor's (WSI) Certificate or YMCA SKIPPERS/Progressive Instructor Certificate

and

A Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate or American Red Cross Community First Aid and Safety Certificate or National Safety Council Standard First Aid Certificate or Medic First Aid Certificate

and

American Heart Association CPR Level "C" BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate or American Red Cross Community CPR Certificate or American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certificate are required.

All certificates must be valid for the duration of employment and attached to the application.

Recruitment Timeline

This recruitment will remain open until filled, or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

**All dates are subject to change at the discretion of Human Resources**

All applicants are required to submit an online application through the City’s official website at www.sbcity.org. This recruitment will remain open until filled, or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Applications must be fully completed and clearly demonstrate that the minimum qualifications for the position are met. All information provided is subject to review, investigation, and verification. While resumes may be uploaded as supplemental documentation, they will not be accepted in place of a fully completed City application.

Following the initial screening, the most qualified candidates whose backgrounds best match the needs of the City will be invited to continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement. Candidates will remain under consideration until a final selection is made and an offer is accepted. The City of San Bernardino reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time and may determine that none of the applicants, including those who meet the minimum qualifications, are suitable for the position.

• Application Review
• Oral Examination
• In-water Swimming and Lifesaving Skills Assessment
• Pre-employment Medical Exam including drug and TB test
• LiveScan Fingerprinting which reviews criminal history with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)