Pool Manager

Oak Brook Park District•Oak Brook, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Off-Season Pool Manager plays a key leadership role in ensuring the aquatic facility operates safely and efficiently from Labor Day through Memorial Day. Managers typically work afternoon and evening shifts on weekdays and morning and afternoon shifts on weekends, with occasional after-hours weekend rental events, averaging 15–30 hours per week depending on operational needs. Required manager orientation and ongoing in-service trainings must be completed to prepare managers to supervise staff, respond to emergencies, and provide an exceptional experience for all guests.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum 3 years of aquatic experience
Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills
CPR/AED/First Aid certification required (training available)
Must be at least 18 years of age and hold a valid Illinois driver’s license (Class D)

Nice To Haves

StarGuard Elite lifeguard license preferred (training available)

Responsibilities

Provide Swim Central facility supervision.
Assign staff duties daily.
Become thoroughly knowledgeable of the duties of the lifeguards.
Conduct in-service training with lifeguard staff.
Function as a lifeguard when not managing.
Maintain a clean, safe and orderly facility at all times.
Know the functions of all pool equipment including how to operate the pool filter system, chlorinators, chemical feeders, cleaning filters.
Complete daily facility reports.
Check and record all water chemistry readings and determine changes in chlorine and acid as needed.
Know the emergency safety procedure for assigned pool.
Has authority to close pool for emergencies, bad weather, fire, etc.
Inspect and maintain all safety equipment daily and repair or replace as needed.
Handle public concerns, problems or suggestions in a calm professional and courteous manner.
Complete any incident reporting related to the aquatic center.