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Aquatics Manager Lyons-IL

CELTS Aquatics Group
Lyons, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026
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Location: Lyons-IL 60534

About the Role

At CELTS Pool Management, the Aquatics Manager role is crucial to providing guests and members with an exceptional experience. As an Aquatics Manager, you will be responsible for supervising the pool area and ensuring it is safe and clean for everyone. Additionally, you will create a fun and relaxing atmosphere for guests across all recreational activities and areas by maintaining an upbeat, enthusiastic attitude.

At CELTS, our goal is to instill a lifelong relationship with the water by providing high-quality, developmentally sound aquatic programs and services in a fun and safe environment, emphasizing outstanding customer service.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Enforce policies and procedures to ensure smooth operation of pool facilities under the general supervision of the Area Manager.
  • Manage and train personnel, including Assistant Aquatic Manager/Supervisors, Head Guard/Swim Lesson Supervisor, Lifeguards/Swim Instructors, and other CELTS staff, such as pool operations, cashiers, and aides.
  • Oversee all swimming pool operations, including first aid, rotations, staff scheduling, public relations, janitorial duties, and limited pool maintenance such as cleaning.
  • Maintain excellent organizational, communication, and public relations skills to foster a positive, engaging, and supportive work environment for employees, clients, and aquatic facility users.
  • Serve as the day-to-day contact for all official CELTS programs, services, rentals, and more within the facility.
  • Demonstrate proficiency with CELTS internal operating systems for computerized rentals, registrations, and cash register systems.
  • Work weekdays, weekends, and holidays as required in this supervisory position.

What We Are Looking For

CELTS has been a leading organization in the aquatic industry since 2008, known for innovative solutions, exceptional quality, and success. We seek team members who embody our Vision, Mission, and Values and can effectively perform the essential duties listed.

Key Skills & Attributes

  • Communication: Ability to provide concise, confident, and clear communication to convey information effectively.
  • Self Starter: Independently seek information, solve problems, and operate effectively in ambiguous situations.
  • High-energy: Motivated to work hard in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
  • Team Player: Collaborate effectively across diverse functions, backgrounds, and working styles.
  • Social Perceptiveness: Awareness of others’ reactions and understanding their reasons; strong customer focus and negotiation skills.
  • Integrity: Honest with consistent adherence to strong moral and ethical principles; always do the right thing.
  • Innovative: Implement ideas that improve goods or services; continuously create solutions and find better ways.
  • Accountability: Take responsibility for successes and failures.
  • Esprit de Corps: Maintain professionalism and embody the CELTS Spirit.

Additional Desired Attributes

  • Quality
  • Productivity
  • Dependability
  • Customer Focus
  • Adaptability

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

The following certifications are preferred, and candidates holding these will be given priority. Training and certifications will be provided as needed.

  • Pool Operator’s Permit (CPO/AFO)
  • Lifeguard with CPR/AED Professional Rescuer and First Aid
  • Lifeguard Instructor certification (preferred)

About CELTS

CELTS is a well-known leader in the aquatic industry, offering a wide range of products and services to help communities sustain their swimming pools and aquatic facilities. We provide top-quality services, equipment, programming, and value to communities, clubs, members, and guests worldwide. Our mission is to increase access to safe swimming environments and enable every person to learn how to swim.

We strive to create exceptional aquatic experiences every day, and our dedicated team members are at the heart of everything we do.

CELTS Aquatics Group and its affiliates, including CELTS Pool Management, CELTS Swim School, and CELTS Hospitality, are committed to hiring the most talented individuals from diverse backgrounds. We offer equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of sex, race, ethnicity, social origin, genetic features, language, religion, political beliefs, membership in any national minority, property, birth, disability, age, or sexual orientation. Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities to enable them to perform essential job functions.

Join Our Team!

Looking for an exciting summer job? Join our Pool Management Team and become part of an energetic, friendly group. Your outgoing personality and excellent customer service skills will help maintain a positive atmosphere, making every visit enjoyable for our guests and members. If you're responsible, enjoy interacting with others, and have a winning attitude, this job is perfect for you!

To apply, please click on the application link below or visit our jobs portal at AQUATICJOBS.INFO. We can't wait to hear from you and welcome you to our dynamic team.

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