Park Forest Aqua Center Frequently Asked Questions 

  • How do I apply for a job at the Aqua Center? How old do I have to be? What positions are available?
  • How do I get a membership?
  • Can I bring strollers or wagons to the aqua center?
  • Can I bring outside food & drinks to the aqua center?
  • How do I find out more information about swim lessons? Who do I contact if I have a question?
  • What is the height requirement for the slide pool (shallow, 1 slide, 3.5 ft pool)?
  • Are children allowed down the slides with adults? Can my child use a USCG-approved flotation device on the slide?
  • Can I wait in the slide pool and catch my child as they slide down?
  • If my child can’t swim, can they use the climbing wall? What about the plunge slide (10ft west pool slides)? Can they use a USCG-approved life vest?
  • Can my child use their swim school vest or water wings?
  • Am I allowed to bring a raft or an inner tube?

Apply for a Job

How do I apply for a job at the Aqua Center? How old do I have to be? What positions are available?
We offer a number of positions over the summer season including Lifeguards (15yr+), swim instructors (15yrs +), pool attendants (14yrs+), concessions attendants, and front desk personnel.

All applications are available online at: Aquaticjobs.info

Pool Membership

How do I get a membership?
The following are dedicated hours for membership sales and pass printing:
Weekdays 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Weekends 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
New applications will only be accepted at the times above.
Renewal Applications can be dropped off and are processed daily.

Can I bring strollers or wagons to the aqua center?
Due to patron and staff safety, strollers and wagons are not allowed in the locker rooms or on the pool deck due to space limitations and obstacles that may interfere with emergency procedures and evacuations. We ask that you leave them at home.

Can I bring outside food to the aqua center?
Outside food, drinks, or coolers are not allowed in the Aqua Center. Only concession food is allowed to be eaten in the concession area only. Food is not to be eaten in lawn chairs, in the pool, or in the pool deck area. No glass containers or alcoholic beverages are allowed in the Aquatic Center at any time.

How do I find out more information about swim lessons? Who do I contact if I have a question?
The link below will take you to our website to register for a youth group, adult group, and private swim lessons. You can also contact Lynn at LDenn@CELTSPoolManagement.com

More answers to Frequently Asked Questions about swim lessons are located under the tab “Swim Lessons”.  Registration Site: https://celtsswimschool.pike13.com/categories/87230

What is the height requirement for the slide pool (shallow, 1 slide, 3.5 ft pool)?
The height requirement is 3 ft 10 in. This height is set by the safety procedures outlined by the slide manufacturer. It is a safety requirement that must be met to prevent injury. Aqua Center Staff must abide by this safety rule.

Are children allowed down the slides with adults? Can my child use a USCG-approved flotation device on the slide?
No, all the aqua center slides are 1 person down at a time. Life vests are also not allowed on the slide apparatus for safety reasons. Patrons may become stuck or caught on the slide. This is in adherence to the safety procedures outlined by the slide manufacturer. It is a safety requirement that must be met to prevent injury. Aqua Center staff must abide by this rule.

Slide PoolCan I wait in the slide pool and catch my child as they slide down?
No, all the aqua center slides are a one-way street to prevent injury of individuals and staff. All slide participants must be able to enter & exit the pool unassisted by family members and lifeguard staff. Lifeguard staff are trained to respond to emergencies. It is a safety requirement that must be met to prevent injury. Aqua Center staff must abide by this rule.

If my child can’t swim, can they use the climbing wall? What about the plunge slide (10ft west pool slides)? Can they use a USCG-approved life vest?
No, all participants using the plunge slides and climbing wall MUST be able to swim independently. Participants must be comfortable jumping into the pool, swimming to the opposite side of the pool, and climbing out of the pool, without assistance, in order to use the 10 ft section. Non-swimmers, and those that are wearing a life vest, require an adult to be in the pool and no less than an arm's length away from a non-swimmer at all times. Both the slides and climbing wall only allow 1 person on the apparatus at a time.

Can my child use their swim school vest or water wings?
Only USCG-approved flotation devices are allowed in the pool. All vests must have the USCG stamp of approval in order to be worn. Aqua Center staff reserves the right to check any vest worn by a patron. The Aqua Center has USCG Approved Lifevests available for a deposit including vests for toddler age and up. Lifevests are first-come, first-serve.
Please remember that all non-swimmers (including those wearing a lifevest) must be within arm's length of an adult at all times.

Am I allowed to bring a raft or an inner tube?
No, but noodles are allowed as long as they are not used as flotation for non-swimmers. Rafts and inner tubes are not proper flotation devices and pose an added safety risk for non-swimmers and others. They also restrict the water view of the Lifeguard staff.

 

If you have any other questions or concerns please reach out to the Aqua Center Management Team at PFACPool@CELTSPoolManagement.com

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