Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center is designed to support interests of toddlers to seniors. It will be located at Cary-Grove Park as the second phase of development that compliments the already existing playground, football fields, and soccer fields. Cary-Grove Park is located next to Cary-Grove High School on Three Oaks Road and First Street. more

Become part of the first team to work at Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center! Numerous seasonal job opportunities will be available at Sunbust Bay Aquatic Center for persons 15 years and older. Job areas include admissions, guest services, lifeguards, swim instructors, concessions, and maintenance. Applications are available online and at the Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary.

Lifeguard: Responsible for the prevention of accidents and injuries through the enforcement of rules at the pool facility both in the water and on the deck. Ability to teach swim lessons. Assist with maintenance and housekeeping of the pool deck, locker rooms/shower area, concession stand, and lifeguard office. Communicate written and verbally regularly and effectively with coworkers and patrons. Requires certification in American Red Cross life guard skills including water rescue techniques, adult/child/infant CPR and first aid techniques. Lifeguard certification requires lifeguards be at least 15 years old (work permit required if under 16).

Swim Lesson Instructor / Pass Taker: Greet patrons verbally during entry and exit of the facility. Teach swim lessons either as an assistant or head instructor when needed. Assist with general maintenance of pool facility as directed by pool manager. Assist with general maintenance of pool facility as directed by pool manager. Respond to situations safely and responsibly. Assist with first aid. Must be at least 15 years old (work permit required if under 16).

Admissions Staff: Greet guests verbally during entry and exit of the facility. Customer service and computer experience required. Responsible for inputting registrations for swim lessons and aquatics programming. Responsible for selling memberships and checking people into the facility. Must be at least 17 years old.

Guest Service Staff: Greet guests verbally during entry and exit of the facility. Assist with general maintenance of the pool facility as directed by the pool manager. Assist with cleanliness of pool deck, locker rooms, concession area, pool office, and break room. Attend to cabana renters. Lead birthday parties and meet renters when scheduled. Respond to situations safely and responsibly. Assist with first aid. Must be at least 16 years old.

Aquatics Maintenance / Custodian: Responsible for general maintenance, cleanliness, janitorial responsibilities, equipment maintenance, and preventative maintenance program within Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center. Prior experience in equipment maintenance, janitorial, and/or construction preferred. Communicate written and verbally regularly and effectively with coworkers and patrons. All applicants need to have a valid Illinois Drivers License. Must be 18 years old. 

Applications for all Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center positions are available online and at the Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary.

The Board of Commissioners approved the name “Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center” on November 18, 2021.

Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center is located in Cary-Grove Park at 1201 First Street in Cary.

At this time, based on construction progress to date, the facility is anticipated to open in late May/early June 2022.

A schedule of the hours of operation will be available in March 2022. Information will be posted to the Cary Park District website, included in e-mail newsletters, and posted on Facebook. To receive this information as soon as it is available, subscribe to our e-mail newsletters from our website and follow us on Facebook.

A schedule of fees will be available in March 2022. Information will be posted to the Cary Park District website, included in e-mail newsletters, and posted on Facebook. To receive this information as soon as it is available, subscribe to our e-mail newsletters from our website and follow us on Facebook.

Season pass sales are expected to begin in March 2022. Information on when season passes will go on sale will be available March 2022. Information will be posted to the Cary Park District website, included in e-mail newsletters, and posted on Facebook. To receive this information as soon as it is available, subscribe to our e-mail newsletters from our website and follow us on Facebook.

The Park District plans to offer a variety of programs for toddlers to active older adults. Programs may include swim lessons, adult lap swim, aqua fitness classes, special events, and more. Information on these programs and when you may register will be included in the summer brochure available April 2022.

There will be multiple new rental opportunities available at the facility. Cabana rentals located on the pool deck will be available for day long rental use. Birthday party packages will be available that include a private room and direct access to the facility. Information on rental opportunities and how you can reserve a cabana or a private room will be available March 2022. To receive this information as soon as it is available, subscribe to our e-mail newsletters from our website and follow us on Facebook.

Numerous seasonal job opportunities will be available for person’s age 15 years and older. Job areas include admissions, guest services, lifeguards, swim instructors, concessions, and maintenance. Pay rates vary between $13.00-$20.00, depending on the job and duties. Jobs will begin in early May and end around Labor Day. The hiring process begins at the Summer Job Fair on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. There you may pick up job announcements and complete applications. Applications may also be submitted at any time. Applications are available on our website and at the Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary.

The pool at the Community Center is over 40 years old and now that it is closed it will be removed. The Park Board of Commissioners will be discussing options for this area in future years. It is expected that in the near term, the pool will be removed and the area seeded with turf grass. This project is anticipated to begin early 2023.

No. The project at Cary-Grove Park is only a new aquatic facility. The Community Center, Fitness Center, and Administrative Offices will remain at their current location.

In District rates will be available to those residents who pay taxes to the Cary Park District. All others will be required to pay the “out of district” rate to utilize the facility. The Cary Park District does offer a fair share program, whereby one can pay an amount equal to the taxes necessary to be paid if they were a resident homeowner of the Park District.

Frequently asked questions will be updated as more information becomes available. Additional questions may be emailed to caryparkdistrict@carypark.com.

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The Community Center is open Monday - Thursday, 5:30 am - 10:00pm; Friday, 5:30 am - 8:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm.

If you need to get a hold of a Park District staff member please contact us anytime we are open or use the staff directory found on our website. You may send an email to caryparkdistrict@carypark.com.