Jobs at the Karlsruhe swimming pools

Jobs at the Karlsruhe swimming pools

Your springboard into the pool world

Welcome to Karlsruher Bäder - a workplace full of diversity, dynamism and team spirit. Here, a passion for water, recreation and leisure is combined with a commitment to offering our guests unforgettable and safe experiences. You can find all advertised positions in the pools and in the administration of Karlsruher Bäder on our job portal.

Become a part of us and together we will create great and safe leisure experiences for 1.5 million bathers every year.

Vacancies at the Karlsruhe swimming pools

Apprenticeship as a pool attendant

Karlsruhes swimming pools offer an apprenticeship programme leading to a qualification as a swimming pool operations assistant and have apprenticeship places available for 2027.

General information

Duration of training: 3 years

Vocational school: Heinrich-Lanz-Schule in Mannheim

Start of training: 1 September

Practice: Training in ten pools

The field of activity

You monitor pool operations and ensure the safety of pool guests.

You will carry out first aid measures and react quickly in emergency situations.

You will look after and maintain the technical equipment and ensure that it runs smoothly.

You will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining the swimming pools and outdoor facilities.

You will lead swimming courses and support the organisation of aqua fitness activities.

You will check the water quality and carry out chemical analyses.

You will advise and assist bathers, answer questions and pass on important information.

You will work as part of a team and help to ensure that all areas of the pool run smoothly.

You are the contact person for bathers.

What you should bring with you

Team spirit

A sense of responsibility and reliability

Good physical fitness and enjoyment of swimming

Customer-orientated and friendly manner

Technical understanding

What awaits you

A varied working day in a team.

Remuneration in accordance with the TVAöD collective agreement for trainees in the public sector.

Exciting events and activities in which you can actively participate.

Structured training plans and personal support.

Contact with a wide variety of people and cultures.

During your apprenticeship, you will pass through our ten pools, all of which offer different operational processes. You will get to know a wide range of tasks, from water treatment and pool supervision to event organisation and technical maintenance.

After the training

After your apprenticeship, you will have a wide range of further training opportunities, such as master craftsman for pool operations or specialised courses in water treatment and aqua fitness. In-house promotion opportunities, such as shift and pool management in our ten pools, offer you long-term career prospects.

Apply now!

Want to get a taste of the profession?

Experience the profession of pool attendant at first hand during an internship at our pools! Immerse yourself in the varied day-to-day work and find out whether the job suits you. If you are interested, simply send an e-mail to

Specialist for swimming pool operations

We are looking for energetic full or part-time support as a trained pool attendant.

General information

The position is graded according to pay group E 6 TVöD

The field of activity

Supervision of pool operations

Monitoring the technical facilities

Assisting with the preparation and follow-up of seasonal operations in our outdoor pools and working in the various sauna areas and indoor pools

Carrying out sauna infusions

Maintenance, repair and green pruning work