Lifeguard

Description

The Northbrook Park District is hiring Lifeguards to join our team for the 2025 pool season! We provide the training needed to become StarGuard lifeguard licensed, and CPR/AED certified. You'll be able to use these skills to create a fun and safe environment for our pool patrons.

Pay & Schedule:

Pay Rate: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Shifts will range from Monday through Sunday - 6:00 am – 10:00 pm

Anticipated start date: May 1st, 2025

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Enforces all pool rules and regulations established by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), StarGuard, Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA) and the Northbrook Park District.

• Professionally maintains “10/20” protection in the assigned zone at all times.

• Efficiently and appropriately rotates positions during shift.

• Actively maintains good public relations with patrons.

• Assists to keep pool deck free of debris and clutter throughout the day.

• Routinely sets up rescue equipment at the beginning of each day and stows it at the end of the day.

• Attends all pre‐season trainings and meetings and all assigned in‐service trainings.

• Actively participates in To Recognition and Rescue Testing (R&R) 

• Readily assists with minor facility maintenance.

• Effectively teaches swim lessons as needed.

• Regularly helps keep lifeguard break room clean and organized.

• Performs first‐aid as needed.

• Documents all incidents and accidents.

• Responsible for fanny rescue pack and its contents at all times.

• Diligently follows and adheres to all safety policies and procedures.

• Collaborates with internal and external customers in a positive manner.

• Follows safe work practices.

Benefits

All employees are eligible for the Recreation Benefits usage, which includes discounted and/or complimentary services.

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Qualifications

Must be 16 years of age or older and have an interest in working at an aquatic facility; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, ability and skills. Must hold, or have ability to obtain, a current StarGuard lifeguard license and CPR/AED certification. Previous experience working in an aquatic setting is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proper swimming technique

• District safety policies and procedures

• Experienced swimmer/diver

• Maintains professional standards set forth by StarGuard

• In good physical and mental condition in order to do the job

• Work with and instruct children in a positive and caring manner

• Communicate effectively with co‐workers and public in a professional manner during stressful situations

• Become CPR/AED Certified

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Required to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, talk and hear; use of hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, controls or to demonstrate subject matter and reach with hands and arms. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Work is performed indoors and outdoors.

Salary : $15 - $17