Indoor Pool Deck Manager

Des Plaines Park District • Des Plaines, IL

3d • $16 - $16 • Onsite

About The Position

The Indoor Pool Deck Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of an assigned pool at Prairie Lakes Indoor Aquatic Center, including supervising lifeguards and pool attendants. The manager helps ensure safe, smooth facility operations, provides customer service to patrons, responds to emergencies, and completes operational and administrative tasks. The position is part-time, with listed shifts of 5:15 a.m.–10:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., and may require flexible early-morning, evening, weekend, and holiday hours.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Minimum of 3 years of total lifeguarding experience.
• Licensed International Pool and Waterpark Lifeguard Training through the American Red Cross, including lifeguarding, CPR, AED, Oxygen Support, and first aid.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience with an American Red Cross program preferred.
• Aquatic Facility Operator or Certified Pool Operator course preferred.
• Additional aquatics, CPR, and first-aid training is beneficial.
• IPWLT Instructor License preferred.
• Previous Des Plaines Park District pool manager or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement measures to ensure smooth day-to-day facility operations.
• Enforce District rules, policies, and procedures to help ensure the safety of guests and staff.
• Act as the On-Deck Facility Manager during swim times when no lifeguard is on duty.
• Plan and implement staff in-service training.
• Schedule, mentor, discipline, and evaluate pool attendants and lifeguards.
• Take control and act decisively during emergencies; activate EMS and administer first aid or CPR when needed.
• Complete necessary reports and required paperwork, including payroll and daily logs.
• Direct patrons during emergencies such as fires or severe weather.
• Provide exceptional customer service, greet patrons, answer phone calls, and respond to questions and suggestions.
• Promote a positive team environment, diffuse potential conflicts between guests and staff, and delegate tasks to staff.
• Fill in as needed, including guarding the pool or assisting with maintenance duties.
• Clean the facility as needed.
• Maintain supply and equipment inventory and notify the Aquatic Manager of needs in advance.
• Attend scheduled managers’ meetings with the Aquatic Manager and Aquatic Supervisor.
• Communicate daily with maintenance staff.
• Implement special events as necessary.
• Perform and record chemical tests as necessary.
• Inform staff of policy, procedure, or rule changes communicated by the Aquatic Manager.
• Follow safety policies and procedures in the Park District Safety and Crisis Manuals.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Use of recreational facilities at no charge during active employment; discounts for dependents.
• Free individual outdoor pool pass to three aquatic facilities, or a family pass at 50% discount.
• Free annual or monthly fitness center and/or indoor aquatic center pass.
• Meeting and party spaces available to rent at a 50% discount.
• 50% discount on general programs and pre-registration, with some exclusions.
• Discounted contractual classes and programs.
• Use of golf facilities at no charge, including Golf Center Golf Course, Lake Park, and Mountain View Adventure Center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED