Student Lifeguard

Indian Prairie School District 204; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The Lifeguard position at Indian Prairie School District 204 provides safety oversight for swimmers, primarily before and after school and during meets (nights/weekends). The role requires current lifeguarding, CPR, and First Aid certifications and is open to applicants aged 16 and older.

Responsibilities include monitoring the pool, enforcing rules, delivering basic rescue care, and responding to emergencies to support district safety and program success.

Qualifications

• Current Lifeguarding certification is required.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor swimming pool and activities to ensure swimmer safety.
• Enforce rules and direct swimmers to safe areas as needed.
• Provide rescue and emergency first aid care when necessary.
• Anticipate aquatic emergencies and respond promptly.

Skills

Communication

Complaint resolution

Emergency response

Attention to detail

Situational awareness

Education

Lifeguarding certification

CPR & First Aid certification

Job description

SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of licensed staff, the Lifeguard position is responsible for the safety of all swimmers. This is a part-time position that works before and after school and at meets (nights, weekends).

Essential Job Functions

• Ensure swimmer safety by monitoring swimming pool and swimming activities.
• Prevent accidents by enforcing rules, scanning swimmers for distress and directing weak swimmers to remain in shallow water.
• Provide rescue and emergency first aid care when needed.
• Anticipate and recognize aquatic emergencies.
• Demonstrate and support the mission and vision of the school district.
• Follow district and departmental safety, personnel, and administrative policies, procedures and ordinances.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to address complaints and resolve concerns as needed.
• Mental and physical ability to respond quickly to any emergency.
• Demonstrate attention to detail.
• Exhibit a keen awareness of surroundings.

Education And Experience

• Current Lifeguarding certification required.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification required.

Special Considerations

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Subject to inside environmental conditions.
• Ability to lift light to medium weight (20-50 lbs.) objects.
• Ability to pass current lifeguard and safety training requirements.
• Demonstrate 20/30 vision or the ability to achieve 20/30 vision through the use of corrective lenses.

Rate of Pay: $15.00/hour