Lifeguard - Seasonal

Wheaton Park District; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated lifeguards for their aquatic centers. This role involves ensuring the safety of patrons by enforcing rules, performing life-saving skills, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates must be strong swimmers, able to work in team settings, and ready to respond to emergencies. The position offers a dynamic work environment where you can make a difference in the community while enjoying the summer sun. Join a team that values integrity, fun, and service, and contribute to a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors.

Qualifications

• Must pass National Pool and Water Park certification training.
• Strong swimmer with knowledge of lifeguard responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Enforce rules and regulations to ensure patron safety.
• Maintain readiness to demonstrate rescue or first aid procedures.
• Provide high-quality customer service in a professional manner.

Skills

Lifeguard Responsibilities

Swimming Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Education

Minimum 15 years of age

Tools

First Aid Equipment

Rescue Equipment

Job description

Opportunities with Wheaton Park District

create. discover. play.

We are hiring for Rice Pool & Water Park and Northside Family Aquatic Center.

GENERAL PURPOSE

This position is responsible for enforcing rules and regulations ensuring the safety of patrons and the ability to perform life-saving skills.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Minimum of fifteen (15) years of age. Must be a strong swimmer with some knowledge of lifeguard responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Enforce all rules and regulations appropriate to the aquatic facility.
2. Maintain a high level of readiness and be prepared to demonstrate any rescue or first aid procedure if needed.
3. Maintain a safe environment through total knowledge of functions and operations of all safety, rescue and first aid equipment.
4. Report broken equipment to managers.
5. Responsible for safety and rescue of patrons in pool and on pool deck.
6. Must be able to work in team situations.
7. Provide a high quality of customer service in a professional manner to facilitate team building and exceptional customer service.
8. Follow the Wheaton Park District policies, procedures, and guidelines.
9. Proactively support the V.A.L.U.E.S. (integrity, fun, commitment, adaptability and growth, kindness, and service) on a daily basis.
10. Maintain good safety awareness and follow all safety guidelines and procedures.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, ETC

This position must pass the National Pool and Water Park certification training provided by the Wheaton Park District prior to pool opening day. The job is contingent on passing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position must be able to be exposed to chlorinated water for short periods of time. This position must be able to occasionally lift participants weighing up to 50 lbs. and over with assistance. This position will be required to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, twist, climb, and reach. This position should have the physical ability to perform CPR and be physically fit with endurance to help participants. This position must also have 20/30 vision or, with corrected vision, must wear glasses or contacts while on duty. This position must be able to climb a ladder to a lifeguard chair.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

This position must be able to be exposed to all extreme summer weather conditions including heat, sun, rain, and varying degrees of temperature and light. This position will also be exposed to pool chemicals.

SALARY

Looking to hire at $15.00 per hour.

SALARY RANGE

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum: $15.00 - $18.75 - $22.50

Wheaton Park District is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V