Beach Director-Seasonal

Seasonal Leadership Role | Aquatics Operations

Are you an experienced aquatic professional who thrives in a fast-paced, outdoor environment? Do you enjoy leading teams, ensuring safety, and creating memorable summer experiences for the community? If so, we’d love to meet you!

The Crystal Lake Park District is seeking a Beach Director to lead overall beach operations and provide hands-on leadership throughout the aquatics season. This role blends supervision, operations, safety, and customer service—perfect for someone who enjoys both leadership and being in the action.

🕒 Work Schedule

Aquatics Pre-Season (February 2 – April 30)
• Approximately 4–10 hours per week

Aquatics Season (May 1 – September 1)
• Approximately 40 hours per week
• Weekends and holidays are required, including Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day weekends

Aquatics Post-Season (September 1 – September 30)
• Approximately 10 hours per week

🌟 What You’ll Do

As the Beach Director, you’ll oversee all aspects of beach operations, including:

• Leading daily operations for front gate services, office functions, boat rentals, picnic reservations, swim and sailing lessons, and special events.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for beach-related concerns, incidents, and emergencies.
• Supporting hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management of aquatic staff.
• Coordinating and leading pre-season and in-season staff trainings.
• Managing lifeguard services, audits, and spot checks.
• Overseeing cash handling, internal controls, and daily banking.
• Promoting a safe, welcoming, and team-focused environment for guests and staff.
• Communicating policies, procedures, and updates clearly and consistently.
• Supporting swim programs, special events, and daily facility needs.
• Maintaining required reports, logs, and documentation.

You’ll also step in as needed to support Beach Managers, Swim Lesson Instructors, or Lifeguards' duties and represent the Aquatics department at special events.

🎓 Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Minimum 3 years of aquatic facility experience required
• 3+ years of supervisory experience preferred
• Lifeguard Instructor experience preferred

Certifications

Must possess or be able to obtain:
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification
• American Red Cross Lifeguarding Management Certification
• Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED Certification

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership, judgment, and decision-making skills
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Demonstrated knowledge of cash handling and financial accountability
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with or ability to quickly learn software such as Outlook, Word, Excel, WhenToWork, and RecTrac
• Ability to remain calm and decisive in emergency situations

Other Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and current car insurance

The Crystal Lake Park District is an Equal Opportunity employer.  Click here for our outline of benefit offerings.