Pool Manager (Part-Time)

Company: Mt. Prospect Park District
Location: Mount Prospect
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: Incorporated in 1955 and encompassing more than 454 acres, the Mt. Prospect Park District provides outstanding recreational programs, events, parks, facilities and services. With seven primary facilities and 27 neighborhood parks, the Park District is an integral part of a thriving multi-generational community. District open space includes two outdoor pools, biking and walking paths, a dog park and sizable space for outdoor athletic programming. The District covers over 11 square miles and serves a region of over a quarter million residents in Mount Prospect and surrounding communities. We are searching for a part-time Pool Manager primarily for the daytime, responsible for providing appropriate supervision and ensuring the health and safety of patrons and staff in the aquatic facility by preventing and responding to emergencies, adhering to state health codes and enforcing park district rules, policies, and procedures. The hours required for the PT Pool Manager are 5:45 am-11:15 am (opening shift), or 11 am-4:15 pm (the midday shift), during the week, for less than 1,000 hours annually. Weekend hours may vary. The PT Pool Manager must be a high school graduate or equivalent and be able to successfully pass a criminal background check. The starting pay for the PT Pool Manager is $18.00 per hour. Plus, we offer park district usage benefits. Requirements: ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Must be able to work either the opening shift (5:45 am-11:15 am) or the midday shift (11 am-4:15 pm) during the week. Weekend hours may vary. Oversee day-to-day operations of the pool, bathhouse, and surrounding areas and equipment. This includes managing, scheduling, training and supervision of part-time aquatic employees. Provide direct on-site supervision of aquatic operations, programs, classes and events. Assist in the hiring and recruitment of candidates for part-time and contractual employment. Supervise all performance duties and assist in periodic evaluations of staff. Assist Aquatics Manager and Aquatics Supervisor in the development of aquatic operations, programming, and special events. Attend district-wide part-time staff orientations, crisis training, and office staff training as directed. Participate in in-service training of staff (lifeguards and swim lesson instructors). Participate in lifeguard pre-season training. Observe and follow all Park District safety policies and regulations. Be proficient in all Park District policies and procedures, as well as have the ability to enforce all state and local laws and health department code. Perform rescues and administer proper care, treatment, and first aid if an accident or injury occurs. Check and perform inventory, and request and maintain all equipment and supplies necessary to provide a safe and successful operation of the pool. Complete daily and monthly facility reports and submit to the Aquatics Supervisor on a timely basis. Review Lifeguard Audits with the Aquatics Supervisor to best assist in areas of weakness and strength amongst the department to provide feedback to the guards and enhance training efforts. Participate in seasonal, weekly, and daily cleaning of facilities. Maintain cleanliness of the Park District pools by picking up litter throughout the buildings, grounds, and facilities. SECONDARY DUTIES: Assist with special events. Perform additional duties as assigned which may be considered essential. All other duties as assigned by the Aquatics Supervisor, Aquatics Manager, Superintendent of Recreation, Director of Recreation, and/or the Executive Director. However, in an emergency, perform all other duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS: Must be a High School graduate or equivalent. Must possess three years of aquatic experience. American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification is a plus. Must possess current Lifeguarding and Waterpark Lifeguarding certification from the American Red Cross or the ability to obtain an American Red Cross Lifeguarding and Waterpark Lifeguarding certification. Must possess and maintain CPR (Infant, Child and Adult), AED and First Aid Certification. Must retain flexibility regarding scheduling and hours of work. Due to the needs of the Park District, morning, daytime, evening, weekend and holiday hours may be required. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the Pool Manager position. Must be able to communicate effectively with others for safety purposes and to allow for coordination of work. Must be able to recognize unsafe conditions and respond accordingly. Must be able to respond to emergency situations quickly while understanding procedures and policies. Must be able to lift a 150-pound person from the water. Must be able to perform tasks that require walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing and reaching. Must be able to stand and/or sit for long periods of time. Must be able to swim and enter the pool at any given time. Pool Managers are exposed to indoor and outdoor conditions, including water, sun, high humidity, and excessive heat and cold. May be exposed to cleaning and pool chemicals. Due to the needs of the Park District, evening and weekend hours may be required. Your work schedule may vary and your workweek may exceed regular hours at times, but will be less than 1,000 hours per year. Nothing contained herein shall preclude or limit the Park District from changing this written job description through addition, deletion or modification of essential job duties. The Mt. Prospect Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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