Fall Lifeguard-1

Midtown Athletic Clubs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Midtown Athletic Clubs is seeking a year-round Lifeguard to monitor pools and ensure aquatics safety in Chicago. You will enforce rules, respond to emergencies, and maintain clean, safe areas while supporting swim lessons and open swim.

The role requires strong swimming ability and current Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, and First Aid certifications; American Red Cross certification is preferred. Shifts include weekday and weekend coverage at 3:45 PM–7:00 PM and 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, with a pay range of

Qualifications

• Customer-service oriented with strong interpersonal skills.
• Lifeguard trained and certified in water rescue.
• Must hold nationally recognized aquatics certifications (Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, First Aid).
• American Red Cross certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Explain and enforce rules to ensure patron safety.
• Maintain order in swimming areas and promote a clean environment.
• Respond quickly to aquatic emergencies and provide assistance.
• Provide lifeguard coverage for swim lessons and open swim.
• Maintain aquatics area cleanliness and safety compliance.

Skills

Customer-service oriented

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong swimmer

Crowd / patron management

Education

Lifeguarding certification

CPR / AED

First Aid

American Red Cross certification (preferred)

Job description

Midtown is looking for a year-round Lifeguard to watch over our pools and ensure the safety of our aquatics areas.

The Position

As An Integral Part Of The Aquatics Team, Our Lifeguards Inspire Members Through Movement, Community, And Personal Attention. They Encourage Active, Social, And Healthier Lives By

• Explaining and enforcing 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

Scheduling & Availability

We Are Currently Seeking Lifeguards Who Can Commit To a Minimum Of Two Shifts Per Week. Our Primary Staffing Needs Are

• Weekdays: 3:45 PM–7:00 PM — Swim Lesson Coverage
• Weekends: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM — Swim Lessons
• Weekends: 1:00 PM–5:00 PM — Open Swim

Candidates should have consistent availability within these timeframes and be able to maintain a minimum two-shift-per-week commitment.

Lifeguard Requirements

• 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.

Pay Range: $17.50–$19.50 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.