Summer Lifeguard

Midtown Athletic Club; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Midtown Athletic Club is seeking a Lifeguard to oversee pool safety and ensure a secure environment for members. The role includes enforcing rules, responding to emergencies, and maintaining order in aquatic areas. Qualified candidates will possess the necessary certifications and demonstrate strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Trained and certified in water rescue.
• Strong swimming skills.
• Ability to provide multisensory instruction.

Responsibilities

• Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations.
• Respond to emergencies and rescue swimmers in danger.
• Maintain cleanliness of aquatics areas.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service orientation

Education

Lifeguarding certification

Pro CPR/AED certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Midtown is looking for aLifeguard to watch over our pools and ensure the safety of our aquatics areas. This role is paid at a rate of $15.00 per hour.

The Position

As an integral part of the aquatics team, our Lifeguards inspire members through movement, community, and personal attention. They encourage active, social, and healthier lives by:

Explaining and enforcing rules, regulations, and policies to ensure safety of patrons

Maintaining order in swimming areas

Responding to emergencies and rescuing swimmers in danger of drowning

Maintaining cleanliness of aquatics areas to promote an enjoyable experience

Enforcing the pool rules to ensure a safe and clean environment

Lifeguard requirements:

Customer service oriented, with great interpersonal skills

Are strong swimmers trained and certified in water rescue

Possess nationally recognized certifications in aquatics including: Lifeguarding, Pro CPR/AED, First Aid

Red Cross Certification, preferred

Possess ability to provide multisensory instruction: auditory, visual, tactile, kinesthetic

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.