AHPD OVERVIEW

The Arlington Heights Park District (AHPD) is one of the most noteworthy park districts in Illinois. Located 25 miles northwest from downtown Chicago, AHPD is the 3rd largest Park District in Cook County and the 12th largest in the State of Illinois. Since 1925, AHPD continues to enrich the community by providing fun, accessible, and impactful recreation and facilities for every age and every season. The District are stewards of five community centers with outdoor pools, two tennis clubs, Lake Arlington, Arlington Ridge Center, two public golf clubs and a driving range, Arlington Heights Historical Museum, Senior Center, 58 parks, 44 playgrounds, 22 miles of jogging and bike trails across 714 acres of land. AHPD is a three times National Gold Medal Award recipient for excellence in the field of parks and recreation management and an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency.

GENERAL INFORMATION 

This role includes ensuring the that state, county, and village standards are not just met, but exceeded. With meticulous attention to detail, you maintain a wide variety of safety records, staff certifications, and maintenance logs, ensuring that every swimmer's experience is as safe as it is fun. As the District's aquatic expert you are not just a manager you are a leader. This position trains and mentor lifeguards, pool managers, and pool cashiers. When it comes to innovation, you're at the forefront, crafting cutting-edge training programs and spearheading lifeguard audits to ensure peak performance.

JOB SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Dive into your next aquatic adventure with this thrilling opportunity! Join a dynamic team and lead the Arlington Heights Park District aquatic operations and programs into the future. From coordinating lifeguards, orchestrating public swim operations, and overseeing a large swim lesson and swim team program, every splash and dive is under your expert guidance. 

But it's not just about the technicalities; it's about the people too. You're the liaison between the district and the community, fostering strong internal and external relationships with other supervisors, parents, and participants alike. Whether it's coordinating pool rentals with local youth groups or guiding eager young swimmers through the Junior Lifeguard program, you're the center of community engagement.

In your hands, the District’s aquatic operations and programs comes alive with excitement and possibility. So dive in, and let the adventure begin!

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Develops, organizes, monitors, schedules, and oversees aspects of aquatic programs at all District pools.
• Establishes a good working relationship with Arlington Ridge Center Manager
• Recommends District-wide open swim rules and regulations, including safety and sanitation
• Serves as the National Pool and Waterpark Lifeguarding (Ellis) representative and coordinates and reviews lifeguard audits for all pools; prepares reports and evaluates staff on their effectiveness in these audits
• Maintains internal cash controls and appropriate accounting procedures
• Hires, trains, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines part-time and seasonal direct reports
• Works closely and collaboratively as a team with the Recreation Supervisors - Aquatic Programs and Competitive Swim
• Communicate with parents and participants on an ongoing basis

BENEFITS WE OFFER

• In exchange for your time and talent, we offer a generous benefit package, including:
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Life Insurance (basic & voluntary additional coverage)
• IMRF Defined Benefit Pension
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (IMRF)
• 457 and ROTH 457 Defined Contribution Plans
• Medical and Childcare Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (sick, vacation and Floating Holidays)
• Credit Union
• PPE Reimbursement
• Park District facility and program discounts
• Paid Parental Leave

The Arlington Heights Park District commits itself to diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a mutually respectful, multicultural, and equitable environment.