Hours of work : Up to 40 hours per week to a maximum of 900 hours, ending in September, 2026. 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 : $ 32.19 (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
Number of openings : 1
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
- 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
Supervision
Coordinates the staff schedule throughout the summerProvides mentorship and supervision to all pool staffProvides sound leadership to all pool staffConducts mid and final staff evaluationAddresses areas of conflict or concern among pool staffTraining
Trains all pool staff in the operations of cleaning, mechanical equipment, and water chemistryPrepares and facilitates in-service staff training throughout the summerReviews the pool handbook annually and revises as necessaryArranges for Health & Safety orientations upon hiringCompletes supervisor checklist for all staffReviews safe work procedures, pre-job hazard assessments, and incident reporting with pool staff
Trains staff on proper financial proceduresPlanning
Develops, administers, plans & evaluates all aquatic program deliveryPromotion of swimming lessons and special eventsMakes financial decisions about running lessons based on registrationsCompletes schedule for the following summer by SeptemberOversight of staff hours ensuring they are within the annual budgetDevelop financial procedures for admissions desk and provide support to staff to administerOversees all depositsMakes purchases that are within budgetAssists the Manager of Recreation, Parks, & Culture in preparing budget for the following seasonOperations & Maintenance
Ensure proper opening and closing procedures are followedEnsure an effective response to maintenance issues that arise throughout the seasonWork with administration and capital health to ensure proper water chemistryPublic 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 representativesRespond to customer service requests with professionalism.Qualifications
Education and Experience :
NL Pool (National Lifeguard Pool) certificationIntermediate First Aid, and CPR level C certification.Lifesaving Society Swimmer Instructor (SI) & Lifesaving Society Instructor (LSI) certifications.Swimming Pool Operator 1Swimming Pool Operator 2 would be considered an assetCourses 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 requestIndividual must have experience working independently as well as with a group.Attachments (1)
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