Pool Manager

Position: Pool Manager

Hours of work: Up to 40 hours per week to a maximum of 900 hours, ending in September, March and April involve minimal hours (mostly focused on interviewing and hiring staff), and May through August will mostly be full-time with some evening and weekend shifts that are required.  

Salary range: $ hourly) 

Classification title:  Management/Supervisory

Department: Community Services

Reports to: Lifeguard 4 (Pool Manager), Manager of Parks, Recreation & Culture

Posting date: January 13, 2026

Closing date: Monday, February 9, 2026, 11:59pm MST

Start date: Monday March 2, 2026

Number of openings: 1

Work location(s):  34 Haven Avenue, Devon, Alberta;  1 Columbia Ave. W., Devon, Alberta;  

Town of Devon Position Description

Title of Position: Pool Manager

The Pool Manager is responsible for acting as a member of the management team as well as a shift supervisor in the operation and maintenance of the Town of Devon Outdoor Swimming Pool. 

This position oversees the overall operations and safety aspects of the Town pool; schedules pool programming and use; hires, manages and supervises shift supervisors as well as lifeguard/instructors; communicates with Finance staff and Recreation Operators; ensures safety requirements are met through inspection of practices and equipment and through training of staff.

Key Responsibilities

1. Recruitment

• Work with Manager of Recreation, Parks, & Culture to determine staffing requirements within approved budget. 
• Reviews applications received and selects candidates to interview
• Coordinates and conducts all interviews and completes hiring of remaining staff

1. Supervision
   • Coordinates the staff schedule throughout the summer 
   • Provides mentorship and supervision to all pool staff
   • Provides sound leadership to all pool staff
   • Conducts mid and final staff evaluation
   • Addresses areas of conflict or concern among pool staff 
2. Training
   • Trains all pool staff in the operations of cleaning, mechanical equipment, and water chemistry
   • Prepares and facilitates in-service staff training throughout the summer 
   • Reviews the pool handbook annually and revises as necessary
   • Arranges for Health & Safety orientations upon hiring
   • Completes supervisor checklist for all staff 
   • Reviews safe work procedures, pre-job hazard assessments, and incident reporting with pool staff
   • Trains staff on proper financial procedures
3. Planning
   • Develops, administers, plans & evaluates all aquatic program delivery 
   • Promotion of swimming lessons and special events
   • Makes financial decisions about running lessons based on registrations
   • Completes schedule for the following summer by September 
4. Financial Management
   • Oversight of staff hours ensuring they are within the annual budget 
   • Develop financial procedures for admissions desk and provide support to staff to administer
   • Oversees all deposits 
   • Makes purchases that are within budget 
   • Assists the Manager of Recreation, Parks, & Culture in preparing budget for the following season
5. Operations & Maintenance
   • Ensure proper opening and closing procedures are followed
   • Ensure an effective response to maintenance issues that arise throughout the season
   • Work with administration and capital health to ensure proper water chemistry 
6. Public Relations
   • Maintain a high quality of behaviour and professionalism when dealing with pool staff, Town employees, swim club members, pool clientele, suppliers, and Alberta Health representatives
   • Respond to customer service requests with professionalism. 

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• NL Pool (National Lifeguard Pool) certification
• Intermediate First Aid, and CPR level C certification.
• Lifesaving Society Swimmer Instructor (SI) & Lifesaving Society Instructor (LSI) certifications.
• Swimming Pool Operator 1
• Swimming Pool Operator 2 would be considered an asset
• Courses such as Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Instructor (NLI), Lifesaving Society First Aid Instructor (FAI), SwimAbilities Instructor, Lifesaving Sport Coach Level 1, Fitness instruction, Synchronized Swimming and Diving, Lifesaving Society's Competency Level 3 or higher would be an asset.
• Cash handling and budget experience.

Conditions of Employment: 

• At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory guarding or assistant manager position in which you have supervised other staff. 
• Experience with maintenance and operations of an outdoor pool is also an asset.
  • Your current awards and certifications must be attached with your application. Proof of current certifications/awards will be required before your application can be considered or be furthered to the interview stage. 
  • Cash handling experience is considered an asset.  
  • Satisfactory Criminal Reference and Vulnerable Persons Check must be provided prior to starting.
  • Valid Class 5 Drivers License and provide a drivers' abstract on request
  • Individual must have experience working independently as well as with a group.