Recreation & Aquatics Manager: Lead Programs & Pools

Palos Heights; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Disability coverage

IMRF

Professional Development opportunities

Job summary

Palos Heights seeks a Recreation and Aquatics Manager to lead athletics, recreation programs, special events, and pool operations. You will hire, train, supervise lifeguards and staff, manage budgets, generate reports, and ensure safe, customer-focused services.

Ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in recreation or related field, supervisory experience, CPRP preferred, and certifications in CPR/AED/First Aid. Illinois certifications and RecTrac experience are valued, with benefits including health,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation or a closely related field; equivalent combinations of education, experience, and training may be considered.
• Minimum one year of supervisory experience.
• CPRP preferred or obtained within one year of hire.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification within 90 days; Lifeguarding Instructor (LGI) within six months.
• CP0 or AFO certification within one year of hire.
• Illinois Food Manager certification within one year of hire.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license; proficiency with Microsoft Office and recreation registration software (RecTrac preferred).
• Comprehensive medical insurance plans
• Dental and vision coverage options
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
• Professional Development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Develop, promote, manage, and evaluate youth/adult athletics, recreation programs, special events and pool.
• Hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate lifeguards, pool staff, swim instructors, program staff, facility staff, and volunteers.
• Assist with annual recreation and aquatics budgets; monitor purchasing, payroll, and program resources.
• Prepare various reports and promotional content; support registration, customer service, and problem resolution.
• Promotes safe operations and complete required incident/accident reporting.
• Prepares press releases, brochure listings, flyers and ads for assigned programs and special events.
• Provide outstanding customer service, including responding to customer questions and complaints
• Lead the PowerPlay before and after-school program.
• Lead the Birthday Party Programming.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in recreation

Tools

RecTrac

Microsoft Office

Job description

Palos Heights seeks a Recreation and Aquatics Manager to lead athletics, recreation programs, special events, and pool operations. You will hire, train, supervise lifeguards and staff, manage budgets, generate reports, and ensure safe, customer-focused services.

Ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in recreation or related field, supervisory experience, CPRP preferred, and certifications in CPR/AED/First Aid. Illinois certifications and RecTrac experience are valued, with benefits including health,