Pool Management
for Chicagoland
Communities & Homes
Services for Commercial and Community Pools
We handle operations, staffing, training, and repairs for facilities that need the work done right, every week, all season.
Pool Management
Management, maintenance, staffing, and repair support for commercial and community pools, from single-facility HOAs to larger multi-site properties.
View ServicesTraining & Certification
StarGuard Elite lifeguard certification and related training for new hires, returning guards, and facility teams.
View TrainingJob Opportunities
Seasonal roles for lifeguards, pool managers, and service technicians, with clear responsibilities, pay ranges, and application steps.
View OpportunitiesPools We're Proud Of
From apartment communities to private facilities, our team keeps aquatic environments clean, staffed, and professionally managed through the season.
Community PoolsResidential PoolsMaintenance & RepairLifeguard StaffingFrom First Call to Opening Day
Our local team handles the proposal, the planning, and the entire season — start to close.
Initial Call
Tell us about the pool, the season, and the services you need.
Scope & Proposal
We review the property, clarify staffing and equipment needs, and put the plan in writing.
Run the Season
We staff the facility, run daily service, and handle the day-to-day from opening to closing.
Why Chicagoland Boards
Choose Aqua-Guard
Since 1992, AGM has managed commercial and community pools for boards that want the pool open, staffed, and compliant without managing it themselves.
Our local team handles the chemistry, the lifeguards, the inspections, and the repairs — so your property manager stops fielding pool calls.
Licensed & Insured
Commercial pool operations backed by insurance coverage and documented operating standards.
34 Years in Chicagoland
Serving HOA, condo, and apartment communities since 1992.
Qualified Staff
Staff are trained for the work they perform, and guards meet certification requirements for their roles.
Facility-Specific Scope
Every contract is sized to the facility — pool count, season length, staffing, and the reports your board needs.
Operations & Repairs
Chemistry, equipment, inspections, and repairs all handled by the same team — no third-party hand-offs.
Responsive Communication
Boards and property managers get direct contacts, clear updates, and prompt responses during the season.
Chicagoland Coverage
Coverage across Chicagoland.
We serve HOA, condo, and apartment communities across Cook, Lake, DuPage, Kane, and McHenry counties. Choose your town or call us and we'll confirm coverage and next steps.
Addison
DuPage County
Algonquin
McHenry County
Arlington Heights
Cook County
Bannockburn
Lake County
Barrington
Cook County
Barrington Hills
Cook County
Bartlett
Cook County
Bensenville
DuPage County
Bloomingdale
DuPage County
Buffalo Grove
Lake County
Carol Stream
DuPage County
Carpentersville
Kane County
Cary
McHenry County
Clarendon Hills
DuPage County
Crystal Lake
McHenry County
Deer Park
Lake County
Deerfield
Lake County
Des Plaines
Cook County
Downers Grove
DuPage County
Elgin
Kane County
Elk Grove Village
Cook County
Elmwood Park
Cook County
Evanston
Cook County
Forest Park
Cook County
Call (847) 277-9840 for coverage confirmation on any Chicagoland address.
The AGM Field Manual
Practical guidance for HOA boards and property managers.
Articles on compliance, water chemistry, staffing, and seasonal planning from AGM's operating team.
Illinois IDPH Commercial Pool Compliance Checklist — 2026 Edition
A field-tested, 2026-updated walkthrough of the Illinois Public Health Code requirements that actually get HOAs cited — chemistry, signage, VGB drain covers, lifeguard ratios, and the records your inspector expects to see on site.
When to Open Your Chicago HOA Pool: 2026 Board Planning Timeline
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Read articleWater ChemistryPool Chemistry 101 for Chicago HOA Board Members
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Aqua-Guard Team
We hire lifeguards, pool managers, lead service techs, and service technicians for seasonal roles across Chicagoland. Phone interviews and online training are available.