What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard position at Oswegoland Park District?
Overview:
The Lifeguard position is a part-time seasonal position located at the Civic Center Aquatic Park, 5 Ashlawn Ave., Montgomery, IL 60538 and Winrock Pool, 21 Winrock Rd., Montgomery, IL. Lifeguards report to Pool Managers who report to the Aquatics Supervisor. Lifeguards are responsible for maintaining a safe and clean environment for patrons and performing first aid and other emergency services.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Significant involvement in communicating with, but not limited to parents, children, and park district staff.
- Significant involvement in protecting the life and well-being of all pool patrons using the swimming facilities.
- Attend Mandatory in-service training every week.
- Provide 1st Aid when needed and properly fill out an incident report.
- Respond to fecal and/or vomit incidents as trained.
- Enforcement of all pool rules and policies of the Oswegoland Park District fairly and consistently.
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Maintain a neat and orderly work environment with emphasis on safety precautions.
- Wear sun protection at all times when working outdoors (sunscreen, hat, shirt).
- Significant amount of cleaning and maintaining facility.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Must be 16 years or older.
- Possess effective communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to swim 200 yards consistently.
- Retrieve a ten-pound brick from 12 ft. of water.
- Tread water for two minutes.
- Current Lifeguard License, (will acquire through park district training).
- Flexibility in working hours.
- Understand and exhibit behavior consistent with stated values of the park district.
Hours:
Must be flexible. May through August.
Salary Range:
$17-$18/hour
Salary : $17 - $18
