What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pool Lifeguard position at WILMETTE PARK DISTRICT?
Job Details
Description
The Wilmette Park District offers Summer Short-term staff the following benefits: Individual Seasonal Beach and Pool Pass, One (1) parking decal for Gillson Beach (over 16 years of age only), Individual Center Fitness Club Membership for June – August for the year of employment.
Pool Lifeguard Job Summary
The Pool Lifeguard is responsible for public safety and policy guidance for the swimming and wading pools and Centennial Family Aquatic Center
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Enforce all area rules and regulations with consistency
- Perform surveillance duties for patrons, camps, and outside groups
- Monitor and complete reports on water conditions, safety, and equipment checks, and incident reports
- Communicate with other Park District staff, supervisors, and team leaders as needed
- Perform first aid when needed and in line with American Red Cross training
- Attend weekly in-services and skills tests
- Comply with established Park District and site procedures
- Obey the practical safety rules, regulations, and procedures established by the Safety Committee, attend and participate in required safety trainings
- Perform other related duties as assigned, based on agency needs
- Actively contribute to the Park Districts’ sustainability goals
SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Actively support the safety program that will effectively control and reduce accidents
- Obey all Park District and departmental safety rules, regulations, and procedures established by the Wilmette Park District safety program that are pertinent to the activities conducted at the facility and property
- Promptly report all unsafe actions, practices, or conditions to the immediate supervisor
- Attend and participate in required safety training
- Review all accident and incident reports that occur under the area of responsibility and send them to the Human Resources/Risk Management division
- Responsible for administering minor first aid if needed
- Monitor the learn/play environment for safety hazards
Required Skills/Abilities (Technology, Mathematical, Language):
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability to project across a large area with clear and concise language
- Ability to maintain self-control and composure in high-stress and/or difficult situations
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Education and/or Experience:
- Must be at least 16 years of age
Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
- Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Must be able to lift and/or move 25 pounds
- Frequently required to sit, stand and climb
- Specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Availability:
- Schedule will vary
- Holiday, weekend, and evening availability is required
Required Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:
- Red Cross Lifeguard Certification with Waterpark (Employer-Provided Training)
Qualifications
Salary : $17
