Beach Manager-Seasonal
Company: Crystal Lake Park District
Location: Crystal Lake
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: $17.50/hr Make Waves.
Lead with Purpose. Create Summer Memories. Are you an experienced
aquatic professional with strong leadership skills and a passion
for creating safe, fun, and welcoming environments? Were looking
for a Beach Manager to help lead daily operations at our beach
facility and ensure an exceptional experience for both guests and
staff. The Beach Manager plays a vital role in overseeing
operations, supervising staff, and maintaining a safe, organized,
and enjoyable environment throughout the season. What Youll Do As
Beach Manager, youll be hands-on, visible, and engaged in all
aspects of daily operations, including: Overseeing daily beach
operations: front gate, boat rentals, picnic rentals, lifeguard
surveillance, and office activities. Opening and securing the
facility and preparing the beach, grounds, and amenities for daily
use. Supervising office staff, beach support staff, and lifeguards
to ensure safety, cleanliness, and professionalism. Leading
responses to aquatic and on-land emergencies in accordance with the
Emergency Action Plan. Promoting positive public relations and
delivering excellent customer service. Managing cash handling.
Maintaining accurate daily logs for attendance and revenue.
Conducting facility orientations for visiting camps. Assisting with
staff training, scheduling, performance monitoring, hiring, and
evaluations. Communicating with parents regarding first aid
incidents or disciplinary matters. Supporting pre-season training,
in-service training, and lifeguard classes (for LGI-certified
managers). Attending required trainings, workshops, and staff
meetings. Performing other related duties as assigned. What Youll
Bring Required Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age or older.
Valid drivers license and current auto insurance. Knowledge of
beach operations, facility rules, policies, and procedures. Current
American Red Cross Lifeguard / First Aid / CPR / AED Certification.
Current Waterfront Skills Certificate. Preferred Qualifications:
Prior supervisory or leadership experience. Current LGI (Lifeguard
Instructor) Certification. American Red Cross Lifeguarding
Management Certification (or ability to obtain). Work Schedule
Approximately 2540 hours per week, depending on weather and beach
attendance. Schedule includes weekends, holidays, and evenings.
Must be available on July 5th, for the Firework show. This is a
seasonal position, May-September. The Crystal Lake Park District is
an Equal Opportunity employer. Click here for our outline of
benefit offerings.
Keywords: Crystal Lake Park District, Palatine , Beach Manager-Seasonal, Hospitality & Tourism , Crystal Lake, Illinois
