Assistant Pool Manager Jobs
Assistant Pool Manager jobs are open across aquatic centers, fitness clubs, municipal recreation departments, and resorts, from entry-level to senior, with specializations in swim instruction, lifeguard training, and facility operations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Category: CNA / Nurse Aide
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Evening
Facility: RWJ Rahway
Department: Nursing Float Pool
Pay Range: $25.25 per hour
Job Title: Nursing Assistant
Location: RWJUH Rahway Hospital
Department Name: Nursing Float Pool
Req #: 0000273023
Status: Hourly
Shift: Evening
Pay Range: $25.25 - $25.25 per hour
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
At RWJBarnabas Health, Nursing Assistant become part of a purpose driven environment where teamwork, belonging, and clinical excellence shape meaningful patient experiences. As a Nursing Assistant you will provide basic, direct patient care, considering specific needs as related to patients age. Assumes responsibility for care of patients and functions as a member of the health care team, taking direction and guidance from Registered Nurse. All care is provided in compliance with and according to department policy/procedure and Standards of Care.
As a Nursing Assistant (NA), a typical day may include:
- Monitoring vital signs such as heart rate and blood pressure
- Perform EKG’s
- Draw labs and collect specimens from patients
- Provide therapeutic groups and recreational activities to patients
- Assist in nonviolent crisis intervention
- Promotes and implements in conjunction with RN the concept of patient and family-centered care
- Observes and reports patient’s responses to intervention/treatments
- Prepare the patient environment for admission or transfer from another area of hospital
- Greet and escorts newly admitted patients and families to patient room and orients to surroundings
- Assures that all patients always have appropriate identification bands on
- Prepares patient for meals, assists in feeding and/or feeds patient and reports food intake to RN
This role might be for you if:
- Thriving in a fast-paced environment energizes you, especially in providing hands-on care to our most vulnerable in an impactful way
- Collaboration with nurses, doctors and therapists is important to your success as a team player
- Job satisfaction is derived from comforting those at the bedside
- Protection of patient safety is essential in your day-to-day work as is delivering exceptional care through compassion and professionalism
- Continuous learning and growth matter to you
To be considered for this Nursing Assistant opportunity, you must have a High School Diploma / GED and a current American Heart Association BLS certification. Previous Nursing Assistant experience and/or successful completion of two Registered Nurse accredited clinical courses and/or completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant program is preferred. Scheduling Requirements: Per Diem Evenings 3PM-11:30PM Must work weekend shifts per month/schedule based on department needs. Must work holiday rotation. Mandatory Orientation
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:
- Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
- Retirement Plans
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Disability and Life Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Planning Support
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Community and Volunteer Opportunities
- Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon ….and more!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered facilities, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering best-in-class work experience for every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly have a unique impact on local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Category: CNA / Nurse Aide
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Evening
Facility: RWJ Rahway
Department: Nursing Float Pool
Pay Range: $25.25 per hour
Job Title: Nursing Assistant
Location: RWJUH Rahway Hospital
Department Name: Nursing Float Pool
Req #: 0000273023
Status: Hourly
Shift: Evening
Pay Range: $25.25 - $25.25 per hour
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
At RWJBarnabas Health, Nursing Assistant become part of a purpose driven environment where teamwork, belonging, and clinical excellence shape meaningful patient experiences. As a Nursing Assistant you will provide basic, direct patient care, considering specific needs as related to patients age. Assumes responsibility for care of patients and functions as a member of the health care team, taking direction and guidance from Registered Nurse. All care is provided in compliance with and according to department policy/procedure and Standards of Care.
As a Nursing Assistant (NA), a typical day may include:
- Monitoring vital signs such as heart rate and blood pressure
- Perform EKG’s
- Draw labs and collect specimens from patients
- Provide therapeutic groups and recreational activities to patients
- Assist in nonviolent crisis intervention
- Promotes and implements in conjunction with RN the concept of patient and family-centered care
- Observes and reports patient’s responses to intervention/treatments
- Prepare the patient environment for admission or transfer from another area of hospital
- Greet and escorts newly admitted patients and families to patient room and orients to surroundings
- Assures that all patients always have appropriate identification bands on
- Prepares patient for meals, assists in feeding and/or feeds patient and reports food intake to RN
This role might be for you if:
- Thriving in a fast-paced environment energizes you, especially in providing hands-on care to our most vulnerable in an impactful way
- Collaboration with nurses, doctors and therapists is important to your success as a team player
- Job satisfaction is derived from comforting those at the bedside
- Protection of patient safety is essential in your day-to-day work as is delivering exceptional care through compassion and professionalism
- Continuous learning and growth matter to you
To be considered for this Nursing Assistant opportunity, you must have a High School Diploma / GED and a current American Heart Association BLS certification. Previous Nursing Assistant experience and/or successful completion of two Registered Nurse accredited clinical courses and/or completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant program is preferred. Scheduling Requirements: Per Diem Evenings 3PM-11:30PM Must work weekend shifts per month/schedule based on department needs. Must work holiday rotation. Mandatory Orientation
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:
- Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
- Retirement Plans
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Disability and Life Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Planning Support
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Community and Volunteer Opportunities
- Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon ….and more!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered facilities, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering best-in-class work experience for every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly have a unique impact on local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Who's Hiring
- DEL MAR COLLEGE19
- Riverside Health12
- University of Kansas11
- Advocate Aurora Health11
- Essentia Health10
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services34
- Education4
- Hospitality & Tourism1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant pool manager jobs.
- Current Lifeguard certification from the American Red Cross or Ellis and Associates
- CPR, AED, and First Aid certification for professional rescuers
- Experience supervising or scheduling a team of lifeguards or aquatic staff
- Water Safety Instructor or Lifeguard Instructor certification preferred
- Knowledge of pool chemistry, filtration systems, and state health code compliance
- High school diploma or equivalent required, associate or bachelor's degree in recreation management preferred
Tips for Your Assistant Pool Manager Job Search
List your aquatic certifications prominently
Hiring managers scan for CPR, First Aid, Lifeguard Instructor, and Water Safety Instructor credentials before reading anything else. Put these certifications in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so they're impossible to miss.
Tailor your resume to facility type
A municipal pool, a hotel aquatics program, and a private fitness club each want different things. Emphasize competitive swim team coordination for rec departments, guest experience metrics for resorts, and lane programming efficiency for fitness clubs.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant pool manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings with seasonal hiring windows
Many aquatic facilities post assistant pool manager roles in late winter before summer staffing begins. Applying in February or March puts you ahead of the rush that peaks once school schedules shift in May.
Prepare scenario answers about staff emergencies
Interviewers for aquatic management roles consistently ask how you've handled a lifeguard no-show, a patron injury, or a sudden pool closure. Rehearse two or three specific situations from your experience using the situation, action, and result structure.
Negotiate scheduling authority in your offer
Salary isn't the only lever in an aquatics management offer. Asking for final say on shift scheduling, a training budget for staff certifications, or a clear path to pool manager within a set timeframe costs employers little and signals you're thinking long-term.
Assistant Pool Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant pool managers?
The companies hiring the most assistant pool managers right now include DEL MAR COLLEGE, Riverside Health, and University of Kansas, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Minnesota, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Municipal parks and recreation departments, resort hotel groups, and fitness club chains consistently account for the bulk of postings.
How many assistant pool manager jobs are remote?
About 17% of assistant pool manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most duties require on-site supervision of staff and facilities. The sub-areas most likely to allow any remote work are administrative scheduling, compliance documentation, and virtual swim program coordination roles within larger recreation networks.
How do you become an assistant pool manager?
Start by earning a Lifeguard certification and gaining at least one to two seasons of on-deck experience. Add a Water Safety Instructor or Lifeguard Instructor credential, then pursue a Certified Pool Operator designation to demonstrate chemical and mechanical competency. Apply for lead lifeguard or head lifeguard roles first to build supervisory experience, then move into an assistant manager opening once you can show you've run shifts independently.
Can you get hired as an assistant pool manager with little experience?
Yes, some employers will hire candidates with limited management experience if their aquatic certifications are current and complete. Focus on facilities that promote from within, such as municipal recreation centers and YMCA branches, where lifeguard experience on their own deck is valued over a management title elsewhere. Highlighting any shift-lead or in-charge responsibilities, even informal ones, strengthens your case considerably.
What does the assistant pool manager interview process look like?
Most facilities start with a phone or video screen to confirm certifications and availability, followed by an in-person interview with the aquatics director or facility manager. Expect scenario questions about emergency response, staff conflict, and pool closure decisions. Some employers add a brief in-water skills demonstration or ask you to walk the deck and identify any observable safety or chemical concerns before the final offer conversation.
Where can I find and apply to assistant pool manager jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant pool manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from aquatic centers, recreation departments, resorts, and fitness clubs across the United States. Find roles that match your certifications and experience level, then apply directly to each listing.
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