Lifeguard

Saddle & Cycle Club; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Saddle & Cycle Club in Chicago seeks a Lifeguard to implement water safety policies and supervise swimmers. Must hold a current Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate, First Aid and CPR, and be able to respond to emergencies. The role includes pool maintenance, lesson support, and opening/closing duties.

The position is hourly and non-exempt, with duties spanning safety supervision, equipment upkeep, and participation in training to ensure continuous readiness for emergencies.

Qualifications

• Current Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate and CPR/AED.
• First Aid certification or training as required.
• Ability to swim laps and dive to pool bottom.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and observe swimmers to ensure safety at all times.
• Respond to emergencies using established procedures.
• Administer First Aid and CPR as needed.
• Enforce pool rules and safety regulations.
• Inspect safety equipment and report repairs.
• Maintain pool deck cleanliness and appearance.
• Assist with aquatic instruction and swim activities.
• Open and close the pool facility as required.
• Record daily chlorine and pH levels on the chart.
• Participate in in-service training to refresh skills.

Skills

Rescue techniques

CPR/AED

Pool surveillance

First Aid

Education

Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

High school coursework

Job description

Job Title: Lifeguard

Reports to: Aquatics Manager

Direct Reports: None

FLSA: Hourly, Non-Exempt

General Summary:

The Lifeguard is responsible for implementing all water safety policies and procedures. Supervises members and guests in and around the swimming pool.

Essential Functions:

• Supervise and observe swimmers at all times to ensure their safety
• Respond to emergency situations in accordance with established methods and procedures
• Administer First Aid, and CPR as necessary
• Enforce Club rules and regulations regarding pool activities
• Maintain aquatic safety equipment by inspecting and reporting repairs needed to buoys, floats, ropes, or other equipment installed or used as safety measures.
• Perform maintenance duties in keeping the pool, deck, and other areas clean, safe, and attractive
• Assist and lead aquatic instruction and recreational activities including swimming lessons and swim team
• Adhere to all club rules and regulations regarding dressing and uniforms
• Assist with all opening and closing of the pool facility
• Perform and record the Chlorine level and PH count on the daily sheet as needed
• Participate in all In-service training conducted at the pool to ensure retainment of all skills needed for employment

Competencies:

• Adequate knowledge of and training in pool chemistry, rescue and surveillance techniques, CPR/AED, and blood-borne pathogens
• Participates in pool safety programs and risk management
• Employs only those methods and teaching techniques outlined and approved by the American Red Cross
• Knowledge of and ability to perform the required role in emergency situations

Requirements

Educations/Experience:

• Some High School courses required
• Ability to swim laps and dive to the bottom of the pool
• Must have a current Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate
• American Red Cross Basic First Aid required training on AED units and possession of a current Red Cross CPR card

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Work Conditions: Conditions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully and safely. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

Environment: This position operates in a hot, humid, slippery, wet, and somewhat noisy environment. Ability to tolerate the smell of chlorine and frequent exposure to cleaning agents.

Physical: The employee is frequently required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, reach with hands and arms, stoop, stretch, twist, climb stairs, balance, crouch, bend, or kneel. The employee must push, pull, and lift, up to 50 pounds in continuous repetitive motions. Physical exertion over long periods of time. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.

Hearing: The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., conversation with members, medical codes, or alarms).

Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

NOTICE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and the level of work being performed by this job. This job description in no way states or implies thatthe duties and responsibilities listed are the only tasks to be performed by the employee in this job. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform and complete any other job-relatedduties requested.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

By applying I acknowledge that I have reviewed and understand the above job description in its entirety and I can successfully fulfill each duty or task with or without an accommodation. I also acknowledge that the Club retains the right to change this job description at any time.