Assistant Pool Manager - Seasonal

Description/Duties

This classification has been designated as a non-benefited, non-classified, non-merit system, at-will position. The City of Mesa is currently recruiting Assistant Pool Managers to work full-time during the Summer Season. The Season runs from April 2026 through August 2026. Applicants from this recruitment may also be considered for year-round positions.

As Assistant Pool Manager, you will assist the Pool Manager in the operation of a municipal swimming pool and associated aquatics programs. You will determine staffing levels, prepare schedules, assign personnel to duty stations, observe pool attendance, and add or shift Lifeguards to ensure proper coverage. Other duties include replenishing supplies, directing training activities, checking pool chemicals, monitoring staff performance, and taking corrective action as needed. Duties also involve: teaching courses in Lifeguard training and water safety, training volunteers, maintaining records, preparing reports, directing the cleaning and maintenance of pool facilities, implementing special events, and ensuring proper customer service. This position works under the general supervision of the Pool Manager.

Qualified applicants must successfully complete one skills testing. The first Skills Test will be offered on Saturday, March 21, 2026 , and remaining staffing needs will be filled at a second Skills Test Saturday, April 4, 2026 . Skills testing will include an assessment of various lifeguard skills, fitness level, as well as a verbal interview. In order to attend either skills test, applications must be received online by 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2026, and you must receive an email invitation with details of the skills testing event. Applications received after April 1st will be considered on an as-needed basis.

Additional Information: Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor certification classes are offered by the City of Mesa beginning in February. A skills test review is offered the Friday before each scheduled Skills Test . See the Mesa's Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities website for class times, locations, and registration fee information: https://www.mesaaz.gov/Activities-Culture/Parks-Recreation-and-Community-Facilities/Pools-and-Aquatics/Aquatics-Certification-and-Employment. For general registration and class information, call 480-644-7529 (PLAY).

All staff will be provided black swimsuit/shorts uniform, two lifeguard t-shirts, and a Fox 40 whistle. Visible tattoos with inappropriate lettering or images such as nudity or offensive language must be covered. Visible body piercings must be appropriate and professional.

Aquatics Incentive Information: The City of Mesa is offering reimbursement for the cost of obtaining a Water Safety Instructor Certification (up to $229 each) through the City of Mesa. Details for the specific eligibility requirements will be provided upon employment offer and must be met to receive reimbursements.

Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions. Qualifications & Requirements Employee Values : All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City’s shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Minimum Qualifications Required. Graduation from high school or GED. Good (3 - 9 months) experience as a lifeguard and swimming instructor. Some (3 - 6 months) experience in directing activities at swimming pools (municipal or non-municipal).

Special Requirement. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date. Must possess a valid Lifeguard Certification, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer Certification, and a Swim Lesson Instructor (SLI) Certification, Water Safety Instructor (WSI), or equivalent certification by hire date.

Substance Abuse Testing. Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures.

Preferred/Desirable Qualification. Lifeguard Training Instructor Certification or equivalent is preferred.

Link To Job Description http://apps.mesaaz.gov/jobdescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs3309.pdf

A Summary of City of Mesa Benefits is linked here.

01

Are you available to work from April 2026 through August 2026?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you available to work full-time (40 hours per week) between April 2026 and August 2026?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

04

How much work experience do you have working as a lifeguard and swimming instructor? Please detail your experience on your application.

• None
• Some but less than 3 months
• 3 months or more but less than 6 months
• 6 months or more but less than 9 months
• 9 months or more

05

How much work experience do you have directing activities at swimming pools (municipal or non-municipal)? Please include your experience on your application.

• None
• Some but less than 3 months
• 3 months or more but less than 6 months
• 6 months or more

06

Do you have a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License or can you obtain one by hire or promotion date?

• Yes
• No

07

Please select the response below that best describes the status of your CPR certification:

• Current CPR certification obtained with Lifeguard Certification (see question #8)
• American Heart CPR certification
• Expired CPR certification
• Enrolled in a CPR Course
• No CPR certification and/or not enrolled in CPR class

08

Please select the response below that best describes the status of your Lifeguard Certification:

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certification (Includes Red Cross CPR Certification)
• Current Star Guard certification (includes ASHI Starguard CPR Certification)
• Current Ellis Lifeguard certification
• Expired Lifeguard Training certification
• Enrolled in a Lifeguard Training class
• No Lifeguard Training certification and/or not enrolled in Lifeguard Training

09

Please select the response below that best describes the status of your Swim Lesson Instructor and Water Safety Instructor certification:

• Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification
• Current American Swim School Instructor certificate
• Current Starfish Instructor certificate
• Expired American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification
• Enrolled in a Water Safety Instructor or equivalent class
• No American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor or equivalent certification and/or not enrolled in Water Safety Instructor class

10

If selected for the position, you will be required to attend mandatory training classes/meetings on the following dates: Monday, April 6th 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Saturday, April 25th 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 2nd 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday, May 9th 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 16th 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Do you agree to be available for all of these dates?

• Yes
• No

11

Were you referred by a City of Mesa Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities staff member? If yes, please provide their full name below. If not, please type N/A.

• Required Question