Abstract: A pool cover assembly for covering for covering an above ground swimming pool during periods of non-seasonal use includes a plurality of pool cover brackets arranged about and on the railing of the swimming pool with each pool cover bracket including a hook for engaging the inner lip of the railing and a socket member which projects inwardly, and at an acute angle, toward the swimming pool in order to receive the ends of pole cover supporting beams whereupon each supporting beam will extend across and above the swimming pool for securement to oppositely arranged pairs of brackets thereby forming a cambered framework that supports a pool cover above and around the swimming pool.