Pool Manager

Statement of Duties

Under general supervision from the Facilities Manager, provides daily operation, supervision and maintenance of the Kennedy & Dilboy swimming pools. The Dilboy Pool is only operational during the summer season.

Essential Functions:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Assists the Facilities Manager in hiring swimming pool personnel.
• Assists the Facilities Manager in establishing policies, procedures and safety rules for pool
• Personnel and general public.
• Supervises pool workers, including lifeguards, and front desk cashiers.
• Responsible for overseeing schedules of all workers, maintaining time sheets and records, and assist Facilities Manager in performance evaluations on all employees at the facility.
• Responsible for collecting, counting and itemizing swimming pool receipts. Including deposits.
• Responsible for ordering chemicals and daily maintenance of the pool.
• May instruct swimming lessons;
• May provide lifeguard coverage as needed;
• Performs related duties as required by the Facilities Manager, including painting and other general maintenance duties in the facility.
• Record and organize accurate records concerning attendance, accident reports, chlorine readings, and schedules.
• Handle routine disciplinary issues and communicate with the Facilities Manager potential disciplinary issues.
• Assist with the daily maintenance of pool and administer pump room procedures including chemical readings, balancing, and filtration.
• Monitor cleanliness of pool, equipment, decks, facility as a whole, locker rooms, patrons, and staff in order to maintain a safe environment.
• Knowledge of current in the developments of new pool equipment, facility designs and operational techniques.
• Plan and preform preventative maintenance functions appropriate and sustainable for proper pool facility operations.
• Assist with the program planning and in-service training sessions and participate in life-saving skill practices.
• Enforce all aquatics facility rules, policies, and procedures.
• Develop emergency and accident procedures.
• Communicate and develop educational programs for the pool program staff and public;
• Maintain a schedule of all events, activities and programs for the pool facility, assuring that all equipment necessary is in place and operable.
• Responsible for communicating needed purchasing of all supplies necessary to assure for the efficient, clean and safe operation of the pool facility.
• Work with the Facilities Manager in developing appropriate budget for proper pool operations.
• Perform any and all related duties as assigned by the Facilities Manager

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma and 3-5 years pool experience or any equivalent of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Strong managerial, supervisory, interpersonal and communications skills.
• Experience with municipal government process and procedures.
• Experience with educational institutions preferred.
• Good knowledge of: life, safety, and health codes for public swimming pools; safety procedures for storing, handling, and using toxic chemicals.
• A thorough knowledge of the laws and rules established by regulatory bodies regarding pool operation;
• Understanding of current codes and practices established by Health Codes and national aquatic certification

Certifications/Licenses: Valid driver’s license. First Aid/AED.

Required: Certified Pool Operator (CPO), American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard certification (or similar), ARC Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) certification (or similar), ARC Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification (or similar swim instructor certification),

Preferred: American Red Cross Lifeguard, Lifeguard Instructor (LGI), and Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certifications.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to use basic hand tools, lubrication equipment, meters, electric hand tools, water tester, pool vacuum, power washer, and water test kits.

Must be at least 21 years old.

Ability to work in safe and efficient manner.

Must display leadership abilities, be able to command the respect of pool staff as well as patrons, and be able to delegate duties when needed.

Must have effective decision making skills, public relation skills, and mathematics comprehension.

Working Environment

Spends time both indoors and outdoors with regular exposure to extreme hot, cold, or humid temperatures for one hour plus. Possible exposure to distracting/uncomfortable noise levels. Risk of bodily injury from mechanical parts, electricity, etc. Possible exposure to fumes, odors, etc. that may affect respiration and skin.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential functions.

Sitting, standing, walking, climbing/ladders, squatting/kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing/pulling, twisting/bending, lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs. multiple times per shift, talking, hearing, and seeing.

Motor Skills
Duties are both mental and physical; the job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Visual Skills
Visual demands require constantly reading documents for general understanding and analytical purposes. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Must possess adequate vision to distinguish colors and shades of color.

The intent of this job specification is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this specification.

Hours: Full-Time
Salary: $90,000 annualized, plus benefits
Union: Non-Union
FLSA: Exempt
Date Posted: September 24, 2025

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The City of Somerville is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability or any other protected category. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request. Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should please contact Adrienne Pomeroy at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or [email protected].

Pre-Employment Requirements for All Employees:

• MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) clearance
• Completion of Conflict-of-Interest Law Education training for municipal employees

Overview of Total Rewards:

• 4 weeks annual vacation for non-union positions. Union positions vary by contract. Please note, police officers are members of the SPEA union.
• Medical insurance through the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) - 80% of premium costs paid by City
• Dental coverage low and high plans through Cigna
• Vision care through Vision Service Plan (VSP)
• Long term disability through Sun Life
• Group and voluntary life insurance through Boston Mutual
• Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending through Benefit Strategies
• Deferred compensation plans through a choice of three vendors
• Free, confidential services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided by E4Health
• Annual cancer screening & wellness release
• Tuition reimbursement
• MBTA pass program
• FREE Blue Bikes membership
• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Benefits listed are for benefits-eligible positions and the above information is meant to be a general overview of the benefit programs offered by the City of Somerville and not a binding contract.