Seasonal Pool Supervisor & Lifeguard Lead

Oak Brook Park District; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Central Park Campus Membership

Discounts on programming

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Oak Brook Park District is seeking a Seasonal, Non-Exempt Off-Season Pool Manager to oversee operations Labor Day through Memorial Day. The role requires supervising lifeguards, coordinating staff duties, and ensuring safety and guest experience.

Shifts are afternoon/evening on weekdays and morning/afternoon on weekends, averaging 15–30 hours weekly. CPR/First Aid certification is required; StarGuard Elite license is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.
• StarGuard Elite lifeguard license preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and hold a valid Illinois driver’s license (Class D).

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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Staff supervision

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR/AED/First Aid certification

StarGuard Elite lifeguard license

Tools

Pool filtration systems

Chlorinators

Chemical feeders

Pool equipment knowledge

Job description

Oak Brook Park District is seeking a Seasonal, Non-Exempt Off-Season Pool Manager to oversee operations Labor Day through Memorial Day. The role requires supervising lifeguards, coordinating staff duties, and ensuring safety and guest experience.

Shifts are afternoon/evening on weekdays and morning/afternoon on weekends, averaging 15–30 hours weekly. CPR/First Aid certification is required; StarGuard Elite license is preferred.