Lifeguard

Chicago Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a Lifeguard to monitor swimming areas, rescue swimmers in danger, and assist teachers during aquatic activities at West Side-3223 West Franklin Blvd (Westinghouse College Prep).

The role requires Lifeguard Training and Red Cross certifications in First Aid and CPR, plus proven swimming and diving ability; candidates should be prepared to work under supervision and ensure student safety.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school, or GED equivalent.
• Previous lifeguard experience highly desirable.
• Knowledge of lifesaving and lifeguarding methods.
• Ability to administer first aid and CPR.
• Demonstrated swimming and diving skills.
• Must possess valid certification from the American Red Cross in First Aid, CPR, and Lifeguard Training.

Responsibilities

• Rescues swimmers in danger of drowning, administers first aid and CPR as necessary.
• Cautions swimmers regarding unsafe areas of swimming pools.
• Assists teachers in providing swimming instructions to students.
• May assist teachers in maintaining order in swimming pool areas.
• May officiate at swimming meets.

Job description

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Primary Location

West Side-3223 West Franklin Blvd (Westinghouse College Prep)

Job description

CLASS TITLE: Lifeguard

Under the immediate supervision of a teacher possessing a valid teaching certificate, ensures the safety of students by constantly monitoring activities in swimming areas to prevent accidents and provide assistance to swimmers , and performs related duties as required.

ESSE NTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Rescues swimmers in danger of drowning, administers first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as necessary, cautions swimmers regarding unsafe areas of swimming pools, assists teachers in providing swimming instructions to students, may assist teachers in maintaining order in swimming pool areas, may officiate at swimming meets.

DESIRABLE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience. Graduation from high school, or GED equivalent. Previous experience as a lifeguard is h i g hl y desirable.

Knowledge, Abilities, and S kill . Knowledge of lifesaving and lifeguarding methods and techniques.

Ability to effectively administer first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to victims requiring such attention, ability to swim and dive proficiently.

Demonstrated swimming and diving skills.

Certificate Requirements. Must posses valid certification from the American Red Cross in First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Lifeguard Training.

Physical R equirements s Medium Work: Exerting twenty (20) to fifty (50) pounds of force occasionally, or ten (10) to fifteen (15) pounds of force frequently, or greater than negligible up to ten (10) pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands include the ability to hear and talk frequently; frequent use of far visual acuity and depth perception; ability to see and distinguish colors; ability to climb, stoop, and bend; ability to reach and handle objects. Constant exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.