Community Education Swim Program Director and Pool Manager

Lake Forest School Districts 67 & 115 • Lake Forest, IL

35d • Onsite

About The Position

Lake Forest Community High School District 115 is seeking a Community Education Swim Program (CESP) Director and Pool Manager for the 2026-2027 school year. The Community Education Swim Program Director/Pool Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, maintenance, and administration of the District's aquatic facility; working collaboratively with the Athletic and Wellness Departments, pool staff, and community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in similar position
• AED/CPR Certification
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification in: Lifeguard Instructor Professional Rescuer CPR/AED Instructor Lifeguard Training CPR Water Safety Instructor
• Experience with office and school-based management systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and positive problem solving attitude
• Comfortable and pleasant demeanor in busy environments
• Knowledge of Illinois High School swimming and diving and water polo procedures
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work with speed, attention to detail, consistency, and organization
• Ability to prioritize workflow while working with many individuals
• Ability to work harmoniously, cooperatively, and effectively with all stakeholders
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively in office and school-based management systems
• Ability to lead and manage a team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to adhere to Board of Education policies and procedures

Nice To Haves

• AED/CPR Certification
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification in: Lifeguard Instructor Professional Rescuer CPR/AED Instructor Lifeguard Training CPR Water Safety Instructor
• Experience with office and school-based management systems

Responsibilities

• Oversees the safety and security of the pool and all programs that use the pool
• Initiates the hiring process for all non-certified staff at the pool in the CESP Public Swim, High School, and CESP supervisors & lifeguards Learn to Swim Instructors American Red Cross Water Instructors and Instructor Trainers
• Coordinates American Red Cross lifeguard training and CPR classes
• Acts as Authorized Provider contact and Coordinator for the district
• Keeps updated list of certified instructors on file with the Red Cross
• Maintains files and associated records for courses taught
• Orders updated materials and equipment for classes
• Schedules lifeguards and shift managers for ALL pool programming
• Coordinates emergency staffing needs due to lifeguard illness or absence for ALL shifts
• Handles pool equipment upkeep and maintenance
• Ordering and maintaining inventory of equipment
• Coordinating daily, weekly, and annual repairs to the pool
• Completes work orders with Buildings and Grounds related to pool events/repairs
• Manages the pool maintenance list
• Recommends budget for the purchase of pool safety equipment
• Maintains all equipment required by the State of Illinois and Lake County Health Department
• Trains staff in the use and storage of all pool equipment
• Oversees the use and storage of all timing and scoreboard equipment used by aquatic programs
• Evaluates all non-certified staff that supervise, instruct, and lifeguard for the CESP
• Manages timesheets of all supervisors, instructors, and lifeguards for the CESP as well as supervisors and lifeguards for High School Programming
• Maintains communication, content, and printed materials regarding all CESP and pool programming
• Press releases and community brochures
• Coordinates content for aquatic center webpage
• Returns emails and phone calls to aquatic center in a timely manner
• Acts as a liaison with all pool use group leaders and administrators
• Scouts Aquatics Swim Club Wellness Department Chair and faculty Lake Forest HS Swim & Polo programs
• Special use requests
• Trains and certifies all Wellness Department and Athletic staff in lifeguard and CPR/AED as needed
• Performs other job related duties as assigned by direct supervisor
• Adheres to Board of Education policies and procedures

Benefits

• Base Starting Rate - $24.09/Hour
• Personal, Vacation, and Sick Day Leave provided
• Reimbursement - up to $1300 annually for tuition reimbursement
• Insurance - 100% district paid Single HMO Health (other options also available)
• Retirement - IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund) - the district pays the full district premium, employees pay the 4.5% employee contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level