Lifeguard

Lemont Park District; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading recreational facility as a Lifeguard! No prior training needed. Ensure guest safety, maintain cleanliness, and learn life-saving skills while enjoying a flexible and fun work environment. Perfect for building confidence and teamwork.

Benefits

Free CORE Membership

Discounts on Programs

Flexible Schedules

Skill Development

Community Impact

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older as per Illinois laws.
• Vision test required to maintain 20/30 binocular vision.

Responsibilities

• Supervise swimmers and maintain constant vigilance.
• Enforce pool rules and respond to emergencies.
• Complete daily cleaning assignments for the facility.

Skills

Water Safety Practices

First Aid

CPR

Education

StarGuard Elite Lifeguard Certification

Job description

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Salary Range for 18 and over is $15.00-$19.84

Minimum Starting Wage for 16 is $13.00

Job Summary

Become a lifeguard and make a difference! No prior training is needed—learn life-saving skills while having fun. Lifeguards play a vital role in ensuring the safety of guests by maintaining a watchful eye on swimmers, enforcing rules, and responding to emergencies. This position is perfect for building confidence, teamwork, and responsibility. Lifeguards also help maintain a clean environment, including pool decks, locker rooms, and surrounding areas. Opportunities are available for both indoor and outdoor facilities.

Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities

• Supervise swimmers in designated pool areas, maintaining constant vigilance and scanning assigned zones to ensure safety.
• Enforce pool rules, prevent accidents, and maintain discipline in a firm yet friendly manner.
• Perform lifeguard duties as trained by StarGuard guidelines, including responding to emergencies, conducting rescues, and administering first aid when necessary.
• Maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all guests both in and out of the water.
• Oversee the proper operation of assigned pool facilities and report any broken safety or mechanical equipment to the manager or assistant manager immediately.
• Complete daily cleaning assignments for the facility, including pool decks and surrounding areas.
• Attend and participate in required in-service trainings, including four hours per month, as well as district-wide part-time staff orientations and crisis training.
• Continuously review and practice lifeguard skills while on duty to ensure readiness.
• A premium lifeguard position is available if working a daytime shift during the school year.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Applicants must be 16 years of age or older in compliance with Illinois Child Labor Laws and the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Responsible for wearing corrective eye wear as needed to maintain 20/30 binocular vision, a vision test is required.
• StarGuard Elite Lifeguard Certification (including First Aid and infant, child, and adult CPR).
• Have knowledge of water safety practices and usage of water safety equipment.

Work Environment

The position requires standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, and seeing; flexibility in work schedule which includes days, nights, and weekends; is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions which may include varying weather conditions, and is subject to chlorinated water.

What WE Offer - Part Time Benefits

• Free CORE Membership and discounts on other programs
• Fun and Educational Environment
• Flexible Schedules
• Lasting Friendships
• Skill Development
• Community Impact

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Recreational Facilities