Title: Campus Rec Pool Operator

VP Area: Student Affairs - UMW

Department: Aquatics

Campus Location: Main Campus

Advertised Range: Commensurate with experience up to $20/hour

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The University of Mary Washington is searching for a part time certified pool operator to manage our Goolrick Pool Facility. Goolrick pool is a newly renovated 6 lane, 179,000 gallon competition and recreation pool. The pool operator will be responsible for keeping UMW in compliance with the Fredericksburg Health Department, troubleshooting and reporting any facility maintenance issues as well as the general oversight of pool function including but not limited to: backwashing, operating the pool vacuum, and maintaining the water chemistry.  

Required KSAs/Competencies/Qualifications

• Pool operating knowledge
  
• Pool chemicals knowledge
  
• Aquatics safety knowledge
  
• Risk mitigation knowledge
  
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to mix, lift, and safely handle pool chemicals

Required Experience:

• Previous experience that has included direct responsibility/oversight of a commercial or community pool
• Demonstrated experience with aquatics safety, and risk mitigation
• Certified Pool Operator, and First Aid/CPR/AED Certification

Additional Considerations:

• Must be able to work some early mornings, nights, and weekends.

Special Instructions

This position is open until filled. Priority first review of applications will be conducted on applications submitted by September 16, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted after this date.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. To be considered for this position a state application must be received through the online employment system at https://jobs.umw.edu/.

Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. For more information, please visit http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/.

The University of Mary Washington adheres to the principle of equal opportunity. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, parental status (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors in recruiting, admitting, enrolling students or hiring and promoting faculty and staff members. Complaints of discrimination should be directed to the AA/EEO officer of the University. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.