PT Lifeguard

CENTERS, LLC; Palos Hills (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

CENTERS, LLC in Palos Hills, IL is seeking a professional lifeguard to ensure safety in pool areas and support facilities. You will prevent and respond to emergencies, enforce rules, and provide excellent customer service while maintaining all required certifications.

This role emphasizes staying current with Lifeguard Training, First Aid, AED, and CPR, attending trainings, and performing pool maintenance as needed.

Qualifications

• Current American Red Cross, Ellis, YMCA or equivalent Lifeguard Training certification is required
• First Aid, AED, and CPR-PR certifications are required
• Previous lifeguard experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Prevent and respond to emergency situations
• Identify and report any malfunctions or irregularities of equipment or facility
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meeting and in service training
• Enforce all rules and regulations
• Provide customer service
• Lifeguard according to Facility, State Code and Lifeguard Training standards
• Supervise proper use of swimming pools along with supporting facilities
• Maintain current certifications in lifeguard training, First Aid for the professional rescuer, and CPR for the professional rescuer
• Perform pool maintenance duties as required
• Other duties as required

Skills

Computer literacy

Lifeguard skills

Swimming rescue

Customer service

First Aid/CPR

Job description

Overview

CENTERS, LLC is a professional management firm specializing in facility, operation, and program management for higher education. CENTERS' management approach is customized for each client yet retains our uniform quality. Our firm unites site staff with a centralized administrative team, each contributing to the firm's goals and client needs. The CENTERS team is innovative, entrepreneurial, trail-blazing, and ambitious for both CENTERS and our clients. Today, CENTERS provides management services for 14 clients.

Commitment to the well-being, security, and future of our employees is a priority. View the comprehensive information about the competitive benefits package on our careers page then scroll down to CENTERS Benefits (click link to view).

Responsibilities

• Prevent and respond to emergency situations
• Identify and report any malfunctions or irregularities of equipment or facility
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meeting and in service training
• Enforce all rules and regulations
• Provide customer service
• Lifeguard according to Facility, State Code and Lifeguard Training standards
• Supervise proper use of swimming pools along with supporting facilities
• Maintain current certifications in lifeguard training, First Aid for the professional rescuer, and CPR for the professional rescuer
• Perform pool maintenance duties as required
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Prevent and respond to emergency situations
• Identify and report any malfunctions or irregularities of equipment or facility
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meeting and in service training
• Enforce all rules and regulations
• Provide customer service
• Lifeguard according to Facility, State Code and Lifeguard Training standards
• Supervise proper use of swimming pools along with supporting facilities
• Maintain current certifications in lifeguard training, First Aid for the professional rescuer, and CPR for the professional rescuer
• Perform pool maintenance duties as assigned
• Other duties as required

Minimum Requirements:

• Current American Red Cross, Ellis, YMCA or equivalent Lifeguard Training certification is required
• First Aid, AED, and CPR-PR certifications are required
• Previous lifeguard experience preferred

Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Basic computer competency

Professional Competencies

• Ability to perform all Lifeguard skills as required by American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Program.
• Successful completion of skills tests in swimming, rescue, and other areas as determined by the facility.
• Managing anycustomer related issues whilst on shift

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work Environment

• Pool
• Moderate to loud noise

Physical Demands

• Physical conditioning

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.