Aquatic & Fitness Manager

The Mundelein Park & Recreation District is excited to announce the newly created position of Aquatics & Fitness Manager, a key leadership role responsible for overseeing our aquatics and fitness staff and programs including direct supervision of all operations for our renowned outdoor water park, Barefoot Bay Family Aquatic Center. Barefoot Bay is fresh off a banner season with over 50,000 visitors. This position is designed to equip the selected professional with the skills, experience, and learning opportunities to excel as a future industry leader. This position plays a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality programs and experiences, leading diverse teams, and ensuring our facilities remain welcoming, innovative, and community focused. With responsibilities touching fitness, aquatics, facility management, risk management, and staff supervision, this is an opportunity with limitless growth opportunity.  If you’re ready to make a splash with this exciting leadership opportunity and lead one of the District’s most popular destinations, we look forward to your application!

The Aquatics & Fitness Manager is responsible for the daily management of the outdoor aquatic facilities. This position also assists with the management of the indoor aquatic facility and associated programs, as well as providing secondary support for all fitness programs and services through supervision of the Aquatics & Fitness Supervisor. This position will be responsible for enforcing the policies and procedures pertinent to members of Barefoot Bay and the Spray Park. This position is responsible for the planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and supervising of all outdoor aquatic staff, programs, and aquatic special events. Ensure all areas of the outdoor aquatic facilities are in a safe and customer friendly manner, ensuring that the facilities are clean and adhere to the standards set forth by the Illinois Department of Public Health. This position serves as the backup to the Safety Coordinator for all agency facilities, programs, and events when the Safety Coordinator is not available.  Manager must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed to successfully carry out the essential functions of this job. Directly supervises the Aquatics & Fitness Supervisor, Outdoor Swim Instructors, and Seasonal Outdoor Aquatic Staff. 

B.A. or B.S. in Recreation Administration, physical education, exercise science, or related field is preferred.  Minimum of one year of experience in the field is required. Minimum of three years of experience in the field is preferred. Certification in StarGuard Elite Lifeguarding and Instructor Trainer is required within six months of employment.  CPO/AFO certification is preferred. Fitness certifications (NASM, AFAA, ACSM, or related certification) preferred. Must possess Illinois Food Handler Certification within first 60 days of employment. Candidate must also possess a valid Illinois class "D" driver's license. CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification required, and if not certified, must become certified within 90 days of employment.

 

This is a full-time, exempt position.  The hiring wage range is between $59,256.93 - $74,071.16, depending on qualifications.  The full wage range is $59,256.93 - $88,885.39.  Our full-time benefit package includes:

Established in 1954, Mundelein Park & Recreation District has 34 park sites offering over 735 acres of open space, playgrounds, ballfields, lakes and trails. We offer over 650 seasonal programs, including: dance, youth sports, tennis, karate, golf, gymnastics, adult and youth leagues, swim instruction, art, fitness and wellness, culinary, adult day trips, science classes, and day camps. In addition, we host over 20 annual events, many free to the public.

Don’t miss this opportunity, apply today at  www.mundeleinparks.org.   Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and qualified candidates will be contacted shortly after.