Pool Attendant Summer Aquatic Staff

Gaithersburg, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

The Citys Aquatics Division is looking for energetic and responsible individuals to fill seasonal Pool Attendant positions at the Water Park at Bohrer Park this summer. The summer season begins Memorial Day weekend (Saturday May 23 2026) and runs through Labor Day (Monday September 7 2026).

Working as a Pool Attendant is an opportunity to work outside in the summer sun. While the job is rewarding and fun it comes with a great deal of responsibility too. Duties include enforcing pool and water slide rules answering the phone cleaning the facility throughout the day and at closing and ensuring that customers have a safe secure and enjoyable visit to the Water Park! Pool Attendants may also be selected and trained to work at the Interactive Water Feature at Olde Towne Plaza. Opportunities to work at the Citys indoor aquatic facility throughout the year may also be available to successful candidates.

Flexible hours; daytime evening weekend and holiday work is required. Hours per week will vary based on operational needs. Hands-on training is provided. Starting pay rate is $17.65 per hour and up and will be offered at a level consistent with the experience and qualifications of the candidate. Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all City of Gaithersburg employees. Working at the Water Park offers a team-oriented setting leadership opportunities and an overall high-quality work experience!

Job Functions

What you will do with us:

Assist with daily operation maintenance and customer service.
Monitor pool area for safety and swimmers compliance with established rules and regulations; ensure visitors have a safe and pleasant experience.
Provide information regarding facility operations and aquatic activities.
Facility maintenance such as cleaning sweeping mopping collecting/disposing of trash restocking supplies etc.
Respond immediately and appropriate in the event of an emergency.
Provide outstanding service pursue continuous improvement and exceed expectations.

Key responsibilities are highlighted above; please click here to view the classification description for the Pool Attendant position.

Qualifications

What you will need to be considered:

At least 14 years of age by May 15 2026.
Some comparable work or volunteer experience or participation in one or more recreation activities preferred.
Must be able to swim at a basic level; desire to become a lifeguard in the future preferred.
A positive customer-focused attitude.
Ability to deal with customers professionally diplomatically and courteously.
Be dependable reliable and punctual with a high level of maturity.
Ability to use good judgment and enforce rules and regulations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
CPR/AED and First Aid certification desirable but not required.
Or any acceptable equivalent combination of education experience and training that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the job.

Additional Information

Interested applicants must submit a completed online application to be considered. Include your education history relevant work experience (paid or volunteer) list any pertinent skills or certifications/licenses you have and/or provide additional information that might be relevant to the job you are applying for. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

This is a continuous recruitment; review of applications will begin immediately and positions will remain open until filled. Prompt application is highly encouraged. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of qualified applications are received or all hiring decisions have been made.

Successful candidates will be subject to a background check and drug/alcohol screening. The City has established an alcohol-free drug-free and smoke-free workplace which applies to any person employed by conducting business with or applying for a position with the City. Each employee as a condition of their employment may be required to participate in pre-employment and reasonable suspicion testing. Employees classified as safety sensitive are also subject to immediate post accident and random testing.

Work permits are required for all minors under the age of 18 to work in the State of Maryland. Work permits are issued by the Maryland Department of Labor Division of Labor & Industry and are not issued until the minor has been offered a job. Click here for more information.

Working in and around an outdoor aquatic environment subjects you to seasonal temperatures and weather conditions noise and other dangers and distractions. You may routinely be exposed to the sun and extreme heat and to toxic or caustic chemicals and allergenic substances as well as blood and body fluids when cleaning or rendering assistance. You may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment while performing some job duties.

For more information about the position contact the Aquatics Team at or 301.258.6445. Questions regarding the online application process may be directed to the Department of Human Resources at or 301.258.6327.

This recruitment will establish an eligibility list which will be used to fill current vacancies and may be used to fill other openings in this classification which occur in the next 6 months.

DescriptionThe Citys Aquatics Division is looking for energetic and responsible individuals to fill seasonal Pool Attendant positions at theWater Park at Bohrer Park this summer. The summer season begins Memorial Day weekend (Saturday May 23 2026) and runs through Labor Day (Monday September 7 2026)...