Lifeguard - PT

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks part-time Lifeguards for Malcolm X College to ensure the safety of swimming patrons through vigilant surveillance and quick response to emergencies. Candidates must hold a high school diploma and active lifeguard certification. Responsibilities include maintaining safe aquatic environments and emergency response. The role requires flexibility in scheduling, including evenings and weekends, with a pay rate of $20 per hour. Benefits information is also available.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified lifeguard with active certifications.
• Prior experience as a junior lifeguard or swimming instructor required.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure swimmer safety through vigilant water surveillance.
• Respond rapidly to emergency situations with lifesaving techniques.
• Maintain a clean and safe aquatic facility.

Skills

Lifesaving skills

CPR administration

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Independent judgment

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Lifesaving equipment

Job description

LIFEGUARD – PART TIME

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Under the general supervision of the CCC Athletics Department, provides water surveillance and swimming rule enforcement ensuring the safety of patrons participating in recreational swimming activities, learn-to-swim classes, or competitive swim training, swim meets, or other aquatic facility activities.
• Watches for unusual activities on the part of swimmers and is able to recognize struggling swimmers, drowning swimmers, distressed 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.
• Provides rapid response lifesaving swim rescue and basic first-aid treatment and CPR administration, if required.
• Fills out incident report forms after accidents or injuries proactively collecting witness names and numbers.
• Maintains safe and clean aquatic facilities along with proper maintenance of life saving equipment and related materials and supplies.
• Participates in in-service training to maintain lifeguard skills.
• Wears appropriate uniform, attire, and life-saving gear for the position.
• Exhibits public respect and enthusiasm as duties and responsibilities are carried out in all work environments.
• Adheres to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Service Excellence Standards.
• Performs 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 life‑saving 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 and takes responsibility for understanding others, multilingual skills 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: $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/

This position is represented by the Local 1708 union.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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