Aquatics Supervisor (Full-Time, Exempt)

Position Type:

Aquatics - Supervisory/Aquatics Supervisor

Date Posted:

5/20/2025

Location:

Park Center 2400 Chestnut

JOB OPPORTUNITY with the Glenview Park District:

Aquatics Supervisor (Full-Time, Exempt)

“Recreate” a better life with a career in the field of Parks & Recreation!

JOB SUMMARY

The Glenview Park District is proud to operate a dynamic and diverse aquatic program which includes three facilities: Splash Landings (a year-round, indoor facility), Flick Pool (summer only, outdoor facility) and Roosevelt Pool (summer only, outdoor facility). Our aquatics department offers a wide variety of programs and activities, including swim lessons, pool rentals/parties, outdoor food concessions, birthday parties and other special events. In this fun and challenging role, you will be an important part of our aquatics team. This position will be work alongside the other Aquatic Supervisor and Manager of Aquatics (supervisor and hiring manager) in managing the Aquatics Department. This includes annual training, swim instructor and lifeguard certification classes, regular meetings of key part-time staff, in-services or other required/necessary trainings, facility management, lifeguarding and staffing (recruiting, training and evaluating) as needed.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop, organize, monitor and schedule all aspects of Starfish Aquatic Institute group and private swim lesson programming for both indoor and outdoor aquatic programming

Assist in supervising the on-site supervision of all aquatic staff, managing facilities, preparing budgets and implementing programs

Recruit, hire, onboard, train and supervise the following positions: Group Swim Instructor, Private Swim Instructor and Swim Lesson Coordinators

Lead lifeguard certification courses with Aquatic Supervisor and Manager of Aquatics year-round

Answer phone calls and emails from patrons and handle appropriately; troubleshoot customer service issues that may arise

Manage customer inquiries, concerns and feedback related to swim lessons and programming

Develop and implement special events at all three aquatic facilities

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Sports Management, Physical Education, Business Administration or related field. Will consider significant and material experience in lieu of formal education; Experience: Previous management, recreation programming or aquatic experience preferred; Certifications: Must be able to acquire the following certifications: StarGuard Elite Lifeguard and Lifeguard Instructor Certifications (within three (3) months), Starfish Aquatics Institute Swim Lesson (within three (3) months); valid Illinois driver’s license required along with own source of reliable transportation.

SCHEDULING & PAY

This is a full-time, year-round position. Daily schedule will vary based on facility hours of operation and seasonal need, must be available to work nights and weekends based on program and facility needs. This position shares on-call responsibilities on a rotating basis and is expected to be on duty whenever the need exists. The target hiring range is $65,000-$70,000, dependent on qualifications.

BENEFITS WE OFFER: In exchange for your time and talent, we offer a generous benefit package, including:

Medical Coverage – PPO or HMO

Dental Coverage

Prescription Coverage

Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability (IMRF)

Short-Term Disability Supplemental (Aflac)Pension/Defined Benefit Plan (IMRF)

457 Plan/Defined Contribution Plan

Paid Time Off & Paid Emergency Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Membership Dues Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Park District Facility Discounts and Usage Benefits

APPLY ONLINE

Visit us at – click on “Jobs” at the top of the page.

If interested, please apply early. Recruiting and interviewing will begin immediately.

The Glenview Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Attachment(s):

Aquatics Supervisor 5.20.2025.pdf