Lifeguard - PT

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Chicago is hiring lifeguards for its Continuing Education Department. The role includes providing water surveillance, enforcing swimming rules, and ensuring safety during aquatic activities. Ideal candidates should hold a high school diploma, have current lifeguard certification, and be capable of responding effectively in emergencies. Flexibility with schedules is necessary, as the position may require working evenings and weekends. The salary is set at $20 per hour, with additional benefits detailed in the job posting.

Qualifications

• Must be certified lifeguard with active certifications.
• Ability to respond calmly in emergency situations.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide water surveillance and enforce swimming rules.
• Respond to emergencies and administer CPR if required.
• Maintain safe and clean aquatic facilities.

Skills

Lifesaving skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Lifesaving equipment

CPR mask

Rescue buoy

Job description

Overview

Malcolm X College is seeking two lifeguards to join the Continuing Education Department. Under supervision, Lifeguard provides water surveillance and swimming rule enforcement to ensure the safety of swimming patrons.

Responsibilities

• Under the general supervision of the CCC Athletics Department, provide water surveillance and swimming rule enforcement to ensure the safety of patrons participating in recreational swimming activities, learn-to-swim classes, or competitive swim training, swim meets, or other aquatic facility activities.
• Watch for unusual activities on the part of swimmers and recognize struggling swimmers, distressed swimmers, drowning swimmers, and swimmers with sudden medical conditions such as stroke, heart attack, asthma, diabetes, or seizures, along with the ability to recognize potential emergency conditions or situations.
• Provide rapid response lifesaving swim rescue and basic first-aid treatment and CPR administration, if required.
• Fill out incident report forms after accidents or injuries, proactively collecting witness names and numbers.
• Maintain safe and clean aquatic facilities along with proper maintenance of lifesaving equipment and related materials and supplies.
• Participate in in-service training to maintain lifeguarding skills.
• Wear appropriate uniform, attire, and life-saving gear for the position.
• Exhibit public respect and enthusiasm as duties and responsibilities are carried out in all work environments.
• Adhere to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Service Excellence Standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Must be certified lifeguard and prior experience as junior lifeguard, or swimming instructor (certifications and/or licenses must be active).
• Lifeguard must be in good physical and mental condition to provide lifesaving services.
• Prior experience with and proficient use of lifesaving equipment; basic first aid kit, CPR mask, rescue buoy or rescue tube.
• Delivery of effective verbal and written communications; takes responsibility for understanding others; multilingual skills a plus.
• Flexibility to work outside normal college business hours, weekends, or holidays.
• Able to exercise independent judgment and respond calmly to high-pressure emergency situations.
• Ability to work in a team environment with flexible work hours as needed for scheduled college events.
• Schedule varies; evening and weekend availability is required.
• Promotes a positive role model and favorable public image as City Colleges of Chicago representative.

Salary and Benefits

SALARY: $20 per hour. Offered salary will be determined by the respective collective bargaining agreement and applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

MXC was recognized for its best-in-class student and staff recruitment and retention practices, inclusive learning and working environments, and meaningful community service and engagement opportunities.

This position is represented by the Local 1708 union.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!

Additional Information

Salary Range: $20 per hour