Lifeguard - Seasonal

Pay Rate:  Starting at $16.00 per hour  
(Also includes some Park District Facility/Program Usage Benefits)

Hours:  FLEXIBLE  

JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision, ensures the safety of patrons of our aquatic facilities by preventing and responding to emergencies.

 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintain 10/20 scanning of zones of the pool area to ensure patrons safety and supervision at all times.

• Perform rescues and/or CPR with a high level of skill mastery.

• Attend 4 hours of in-service training per month to maintain certification requirements and improve upon all lifeguarding skills.

• Attend all required trainings

• Inspect lifeguard equipment to ensure it is in good working order.

• Assist in facility evacuations and/or crowd control for tornado warnings, fire alarms and EMS assistance as outlined in Emergency Action Plans

• Cleaning/maintenance of aquatic facilities.

• Enforce safety rules at aquatic facilities.

• Performs the job safely and in compliance with Park District policies, procedures, work and safety rules.

• Be familiar with the safe operation of any equipment necessary in accomplishing required tasks.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Good knowledge of pertinent safety precautions.

• Ability to maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees

• Must be 15 years of age or older

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Must have or be able to successfully complete certification by Jeff Ellis and Associates.
Must have or be able to successfully complete CPR and First Aid certification. 
Must be able to successfully complete all job-related trainings and prerequisites.