Certified Lifeguard for Open Swim & Lessons

midtown; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Midtown is looking for a year-round Lifeguard to watch over our pools and ensure the safety of our aquatics areas, delivering attentive service to members and guests while modeling respectful behavior.

As part of the Aquatics team, you will explain and enforce rules, respond to emergencies, maintain poolside order, and assist with swim lessons and open swim. Candidates must be certified lifeguards with CPR/AED and First Aid; American Red Cross preferred. The pay is $17.50 to $19.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Customer-service oriented with strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong swimmer trained and certified in water rescue.
• Possess nationally recognized aquatics certifications, including Lifeguarding, Professional CPR/AED, and First Aid.
• American Red Cross certification preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with members, guests, and team members in a busy aquatics environment.

Responsibilities

• Explain and enforce rules, regulations, and policies to ensure the safety of patrons
• Maintaining order in swimming areas
• Responding quickly and appropriately to aquatic emergencies and providing assistance when needed
• Maintaining the cleanliness of aquatics areas to promote an enjoyable member experience
• Enforcing pool rules to ensure a safe and clean environment
• Providing lifeguard coverage during weekday and weekend swim lessons, as well as weekend open swim

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Strong swimmer

Water rescue

Lifeguard cert

CPR/AED

First Aid

Red Cross cert

Job description

Midtown is looking for a year-round Lifeguard to watch over our pools and ensure the safety of our aquatics areas, delivering attentive service to members and guests while modeling respectful behavior.

As part of the Aquatics team, you will explain and enforce rules, respond to emergencies, maintain poolside order, and assist with swim lessons and open swim. Candidates must be certified lifeguards with CPR/AED and First Aid; American Red Cross preferred. The pay is $17.50 to $19.50 per hour.