Student Lifeguard

Indian Prairie Community Unit School District; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Indian Prairie Community Unit School District seeks a Lifeguard at Metea Valley High School. This part-time role works before and after school and at meets to ensure student safety and supervision around the swimming facilities.

Under licensed staff supervision, the Lifeguard monitors swimmers, enforces rules, provides rescue and first aid, and responds to emergencies while supporting the district's safety policies.

Qualifications

• Current Lifeguarding certification required.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor swimming pool and activities to ensure safety.
• Enforce rules and direct weak swimmers to safe areas.
• Provide rescue and emergency first aid when needed.
• Anticipate aquatic emergencies and follow safety procedures.
• Demonstrate the school district's safety mission and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Complaint handling

Emergency response

Attention to detail

Situational awareness

Education

Lifeguarding certificate

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Job description

• Position Type: Student Employment/ Lifeguard/Pool Worker
• Date Posted: 8/18/2026
• Location: Metea Valley High School

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

Postings current as of 8/21/2026 12:05:07 PM CST.