Job Openings
Pool Manager
Position Type: Seasonal
Hours of Work: Hours will vary, requires some evenings and weekends
Salary: Based on experience, starting rate $16.25
Department: Parks and Recreation Department
Closing Date: 5 pm February 6, 2026
Applicants must have prior pool management experience. Strong leadership skills mandatory with ability to supervise, train, and oversee staff. Assumes direct responsibility for the maintenance and operation of the filtration, sanitation, and overall safety of the facility. Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal required. Must be proficient at balancing the money drawers and completing nightly deposits.
Water Park Guest Services
Position Type: Seasonal, Part Time
Hours of Work: Hours will vary per day and week, requires evening and weekends
Salary: $15.00
Department: Parks and Recreation Department
Closing Date: 5 pm February 6, 2026
Guest Services workers must be skillful in money handling, speaking with the guests in a friendly and professional manner and hold a food-handler certificate (available online for a $15 fee). Your $15 will be reimbursed mid-summer. Subject to basic reading test, background checks and medical assessment with drug screen.
Lifeguard
Position Type: Seasonal, Part Time
Hours of Work: Hours will vary per day and week, requires evening and weekends
Salary: $15.25
Department: Parks and Recreation Department
Closing Date: 5 pm February 6, 2026
Lifeguards for the Mt. Vernon Aquatics Zoo must be certified through Star Guard (call the Parks office at 618-242-6890, if you are a new lifeguard or are interested in becoming a lifeguard). The city will pay for you to become a Star Guard certified lifeguard. Subject to basic reading test, background checks and medical assessment with drug screen.
Contact Information
Human Resources Office
1100 Main Street
Mt. Vernon IL 62864
See on map: Google Maps
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: (618) 242-6810
Fax: (618) 242-5593
Human Resources Director
Sascha Traxler
Email: HRdirector@mtvernon.com
Human Resources Administrative Assistant
Riley Dressler
Email: riley.dressler@mtvernon.com