Pool Manager - Summer Seasonal

Glen Ellyn Park District • Glen Ellyn, IL

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Looking for a seasonal position to elevate your management skills and add to your resume of experience? This is a great opportunity to hone your leadership, employee relations, and safety practices. Not to mention the fun environment watching kids and families have a blast at our pool! JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction and supervision of the Special Facilities Manager, the Pool Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation and overall safety of staff and patrons at Sunset Pool during their assigned shift(s). This includes but is not limited to assisting with training and supervising of part-time aquatics staff, maintaining the pool staffing schedule, assisting with checking water chemistry and logging of pool chemicals, monitoring patrons and behavior management, and maintaining the overall cleanliness and safety of the facility. This is an at-will position. Season Dates: May 23 – September 7, 2026 Orientation Dates: Starting in Mid-May with details to follow. Hours: Weekday and weekend shifts beginning at 6am and ending at 10pm. Shifts are typically scheduled in 4 to 6 hour timeframes. Location: Sunset Pool, 483 Fairview Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Requirements

• Must be 18 or older
• At least two years of lifeguard experience
• Current valid ILTP lifeguard license through Ellis & Associates
• First Aid and CPR/AED certification required or able to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Available to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays (May – Labor Day) with availability for pre-season training in early May
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work
• Must be comfortable in the water with the ability to swim 200 yards using either a breaststroke or freestyle without stopping, tread water for two minutes without the use of arms and hands and perform a feet first surface drive to retrieve a 10-pound brick from the bottom of a 12 ft. pool
• Excellent eyesight including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus for extended periods of time
• Strong voice, phone, and listening skill with the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds (i.e. machinery or other alarms, equipment malfunction, phone or other communication device, etc.)
• Capacity to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift, push, move, or carry 50 pounds or more while performing training or actual rescue, moving equipment, and/or supplies
• Ability to spend the majority of time outdoors and tolerate a variety of weather conditions, including high heat and humidity
• The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, dependable, and reliable with a strong sense of safety and responsibility to oversee the facility in the absence of the Special Facilities Manager
• Ability to focus for periods of time with attention to detail is essential
• Strong and effective communication skills with the ability and desire to provide quality customer service is essential
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Capacity to maintain discretion regarding confidential matters and/or information
• Proficient in MS Outlook or other email system for communication, with aptitude to learn and use other systems/applications

Nice To Haves

• Previous supervisory or leadership experience is highly desired with preference given to anyone with a current ILTP Instructor License.
• Potential opportunity to obtain an ILTP Instructor license.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with training and supervising of part-time aquatics staff
• Maintaining the pool staffing schedule
• Assisting with checking water chemistry and logging of pool chemicals
• Monitoring patrons and behavior management
• Maintaining the overall cleanliness and safety of the facility

Benefits

• Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center and Sunset Pool Individual Membership while actively employed
• (4) Free One-time Use Guest Passes for GEPD facilities (Ackerman/Holes & Knolls/Sunset Pool)
• Flexible schedules
• Competitive Wages and Paid Training
• Returning Staff and Referral bonuses
• Recognition Incentives
• All Season Letter of Recommendation for college, internships, or future career opportunities
• Plus, you get to work and interact with friends, enjoy the outdoors, and make an impact in someone else’s life!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed