Pool Manager

We are seeking energetic, motivated and team-oriented Pool Managers for the 2026 pool season! You'll be able to use your aquatics experience to manage the day-to-day operations at one of our outdoor pools. Pool Managers are also responsible for supervising aquatic staff, making staff schedules and enforcing all pool rules and regulations. Demonstrates commitment to the Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles of the District.

Pay & Schedule:
$17.00 Per Hour

This is a part-time seasonal, non-exempt position.

Hours vary from Monday - Sunday between 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Anticipated Start Date: 5/4/2026

Duties & Responsibilities:  

• Professionally supervises the assistant pool manager, instructors, lifeguards and attendants; ensures staff is on-time and well-prepared; assigns daily duties to all facility staff members.

• Enforces all pool rules and regulations established by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), StarGuard, Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA) and the Northbrook Park District.

• Responsibly creates and maintains the work schedule of all staff; ensures staff coverage is sufficient for operations at all times.

• Oversees payroll for accurate entry; approves payroll on a bi-weekly basis based on the payroll schedule.

• Responsibly manages an area of operations including, but not limited to swim lessons, pool maintenance and pool cleaning operations and staff training.

• Professionally enforces all rules with public and staff.

• Effectively maintains cleanliness for the facility; directs staff in maintaining cleanliness.

• Actively leads or assists with training; pre-season and in-service

• Conducts and documents Visual Awareness Testing (VAT) drills.

• Promptly issues disciplinary reports.

• Assigns rotations for lifeguards.

• Conducts staff performance appraisals as directed.

• Accurately inventories and requisitions supplies.

• Regularly performs water tests and documents results.

• Readily lifeguards and/or teaches swim lessons as needed.

• Manages cash-handling operations.

• Operates and monitors the use of the Public Address (PA) system.

• Leads staff in crisis management.

• Performs first-aid as needed.

• Documents all incidents and accidents.

• Remains reachable by phone or email at all times in case of emergency; notifies manager when not possible as a back-up point of contact.

• Diligently follows and adheres to all safety policies and procedures.

• Collaborates with internal and external customers in a positive manner.

• Follows safe work practices.

• Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.

• Assists with special events as needed.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

All employees are eligible for the Recreation Benefits usage, which includes discounted and/or complimentary services.

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Must be at least 18 years of age with a minimum of two (2) years of experience working at an aquatics facility with supervision of others as well as prior experience as a lifeguard and swim instructor; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, ability and skills.

• Illinois Mandated Reporter Certification – Department of Children and Family Services 

Skills & Abilities

• Holds current StarGuard lifeguard license or ability to become re-licensed.

• Maintains professional standards set forth by StarGuard.

• In good physical and mental condition in order to do the job.

• Communicate effectively with co-workers and public in a professional manner during stressful situations.

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Become CPR/AED Certified

Knowledge

• Possesses leadership capabilities and the ability to take charge and make decisions.

• Experienced in pool maintenance and operations.

• Hands-on experience working as a lifeguard and swimming instructor.

• District safety policies and procedures

• Cash-handling procedures

• Payroll procedures

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee may be required to swim or physically be in a swimming pool; frequently is required to sit or stand for long periods of time.

• The employee is required to talk or hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

• The employee is required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, couch, or crawl; and smell.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Workers are allowed and encouraged to use mechanical or manual assists for lifting above 40 lbs. as a guideline. Working in teams will also allow workers to have assistance with heavier activities at various sites. Lifting also requires bending, stooping, carrying and twisting.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision and the ability to adjust focus. 

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