Lifeguard-5

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

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary club membership

Discounts on Midtown products and ser­

Access to hundreds of free courses for

Health insurance for eligible full‑/t­

Job summary

Midtown Athletic Club Chicago is seeking a year-round Lifeguard to watch over our pools and ensure safety in our aquatics areas. The role sits within the Aquatics team, fostering movement, community, and personal attention for members.

Responsibilities include enforcing pool rules, maintaining surveillance, responding to emergencies, keeping areas clean, and supporting swim lessons and recreational swimming. Shifts require two consistent weekly slots, with specific weekday and weekend times.

Qualifications

• Customer service orientation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong swimming abilities with training and certification in water rescue.
• Nationally recognized aquatics certifications (Lifeguarding, Pro CPR/AED, First Aid), preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enforce pool rules and maintain active surveillance.
• Respond to aquatic emergencies and ensure safety.
• Maintain pool area cleanliness and equipment.
• Support swim lessons and recreational swimming.

Skills

Customer service

Swimming proficiency

Communication skills

Job description

Midtown Athletic Club Chicago 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.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities included enforcing pool rules, maintaining active surveillance, responding to aquatic emergencies, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting swim lessons and recreational swimming.

Scheduling

Minimum availability of two consistent shifts per week.

• Weekdays: 3:45-7:15 PM
• Weekends: 8:45 AM-1:00 PM or 1:00-5:15 PM

Must demonstrate consistent, reliable availability and a commitment to scheduled shifts. Required to attend and actively participate in all mandatory in-service training sessions.

Lifeguard Requirements

• Customer service-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong swimming abilities with training and certification in water rescue.
• Possess nationally recognized certifications in aquatics including: Lifeguarding, Pro CPR/AED, First Aid Red Cross Certification, preferred.
• Demonstrate strong, proactive communication skills, including timely responses to management regarding operational updates. Take responsibility for regularly reviewing work-related communication.

Compensation

The compensation range for this position is $17.50 to $19.50.

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 Aquatics Department.

MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

About Our Company

We work at Midtown to inspire people to transform their lives - and we do our job well.

Our members stay longer than any other major athletic club chain in North America because we are committed to providing resort-like environments, personal attention, and strong communities at every one of our clubs.

We believe all three of those pillars start with attracting and growing rock star talent at every level of our organization.

Who We Want

We’re looking for people that share our core values: kind individuals who want to win together, see things as the glass half full, are passionate about helping others, and strive to always be better than yesterday.

Associate Benefits

• Complimentary club membership
• Discounts on Midtown products and services
• Access to hundreds of free courses for professional development
• Health insurance for eligible full-time associates (30+ hours a week)
• And more