Temporary Recreation Leader IV - Pool Manager

TEMPORARY POOLMANAGER

RECREATIONLEADERIV

A Message from the Director

Welcome to the City of Alexandria’s Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities. I am excited that you are considering joining our team. Every day, we have the privilege of serving a city that values connection, creativity, and community. Our parks, programs, and cultural spaces reflect Alexandria’s diversity and spirit, and our people are the heart of it all.

As you explore opportunities within RPCA, know that you are stepping into a department where teamwork, curiosity, and service guide everything we do. We take pride in our work, we find purpose in our impact, and we celebrate the difference each team member makes. Together, we are building something meaningful for the people of Alexandria, and I am grateful for your interest in being part of it.

Hashim T. Taylor, Director

Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities

About You

You are service-minded, dependable, and take pride in your work. You bring energy, professionalism, and a sense of purpose to every task, whether maintaining a park, supporting a program, or greeting visitors.

By joining RPCA, you become part of a team that takes pride in serving Alexandria and shaping experiences that last a lifetime.

As part of RPCA, you will be expected to:

• Serve with purpose and approach each day with enthusiasm and a commitment to excellence

• Embody accountability and curiosity by taking initiative, asking questions, and seeking solutions

• Demonstrate teamwork and respect, supporting colleagues and fostering a positive, inclusive environment

• Stay responsive and reliable by being attentive, dependable, and engaged with the community

• Reflect our values through transparency, professionalism, and wholehearted dedication to service

The Pool Manager provides onsite leadership at City of Alexandria pools, ensuring the safety of patrons and the effective supervision of aquatic staff. In addition to lifeguarding, Pool Managers oversee shift supervision, staff training, staff evaluation, and facility oversight. This position is ideal for individuals with strong leadership skills, prior aquatics experience, and a desire to take on additional responsibility in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Pool Managers are assigned to outdoor aquatic facilities and may support multiple locations throughout the City. Available shifts are: summer, with morning, daytime, evening, and weekend availability. In this role, you will:

• Assist with hiring and onboardinglifeguards
• Supervise lifeguards, pool operators, and swim instructors during assignedshifts
• Create staff schedules and fill vacantshifts
• Oversee daily operations, enforce safety standards, and complete required documentation
• Plan and lead staff training, in-services, audits, andevaluations
• Act as the manager on duty in the absence of full-time staff, including over sight of the front desk operation.
• Open and close thefacility
• Perform lifeguard duties, including surveillance, rescues, and customer service
• Monitor facility cleanliness, risk management protocols, and incident response

Pool Mangers are expected to be in the lifeguard rotation when capacity warrants it, with additional responsibilities in leadership, safety, and operations during each shift.

As a Pool Manager, you ensure a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment where swimmers of all age scan improve their health, build confidence, and enjoy recreation.

You’ll serve as a leader on the pool deck—supporting your peers, modeling professionalism, and gaining valuable experience in supervision, public safety, and facility management.

Successful candidates bring strong leadership skills, sound independent judgment, and a commitment to safety and service. You should be confident leading a team, responding to emergencies, and working with a variety of patrons and staff.

Candidates must hold a current Lifeguard certification.

Candidates with and without a valid national pool operator certification are encouraged to apply. Paid pool operator training and certification are provided to successful job candidates.

Candidates with and without a Lifeguard Instructor certification are encouraged to apply. Paid training and certification may be provided for successful job candidates who can demonstrate the American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor prerequisites:

• Be at least 17 yearsold.
• Possess current certification in American Red Cross Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid.
• Successfully complete the prerequisite skill assessmentscenario:
  1. Entry
  2. Swimmingapproach
  3. Surface dive in deep water(7-10feet)
  4. Passive submerged rescue
  5. Rapid extrication (with an assisting rescuer)
  6. Rapid assessment
  7. Single-rescuer CPR (3 minutes)

The Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities (RPCA) enriches the lives of Alexandria residents through diverse programming, well-maintained public spaces, and inclusive cultural activities. RPCA is nationally accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA), having met rigorous best-practice standards in the industry.

This position requires pre-employment background checks which include, but are not limited to, a criminal records check and drug screening.