Indoor Pool Lifeguard
About The Position
Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring patron safety in the Aquatic Facility by preventing and responding to emergencies. This role involves recognizing and responding quickly to all emergency situations involving distressed swimmers, ill, or injured patrons, and serving as the primary rescuer in emergency rescue situations. The lifeguard will administer oxygen support, in-line stabilization, CPR, AED, and other necessary life-sustaining measures until advanced medical support arrives. They will also participate in daily in-service training and enforce all facility and aquatic attraction rules, demonstrating and promoting positive guest relations and exceptional customer service. Compliance with American Red Cross and Des Plaines Park District requirements is mandatory, as is working as a team with the entire staff, especially during emergencies in accordance with the Emergency Action Plan. The position requires the ability to work flexible shifts, including early mornings, daytime, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements
- Some High School education
- No prior experience required.
- 15 years of age or older.
- American Red Cross Lifeguard including lifeguarding, CPR, and first aid training.
Nice To Haves
- Additional training in aquatics, CPR, and first aid is encouraged, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Recognize and respond quickly to all emergency situations involving distressed swimmers, ill, or injured patrons, etc.
- Secure and maintain the safety of all patrons through proactive rule enforcement.
- Serve as the primary rescuer in emergency rescue situations.
- Administer oxygen support, in-line stabilization, CPR, AED and other necessary life sustaining measures until advanced medical support arrives.
- Participate in daily in-service training for all schedule opening shifts and other mandatory in-services as scheduled to ensure consistency and maintain an exceptional standard of care.
- Enforce over all facility rules and aquatic attraction rules.
- Demonstrate and promote positive guest relations and exceptional customer service.
- Comply with all requirements as set forth by American Red Cross and the Des Plaines Park District.
- Work as a team with entire staff in all situations, especially during emergencies in accordance with the Emergency Action Plan.
- Ability to work flexible shifts including early morning, daytime, evening, weekends and holidays.
- Rotate to all lifeguard stations in a timely manner to ensure smooth and fair rotation and break schedules.
- Direct uncooperative or dissatisfied guests to a manager.
- Make all safety issues or other questions and concerns known to either a Head Lifeguard or Facility Manager.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of staff lounge.
- Assist other aquatic staff as requested.
- Adhere to all safety policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Manual and Crisis Manual
- Assist with emergency facility closing due to weather or other.
- Assist with facility cleaning and sanitation.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- All recreational facilities at no charge during active employment, discounts for dependents
- A free individual outdoor pool pass to three aquatic facilities, or family pass at 50% discount
- A free annual or monthly fitness center and/or indoor aquatic center pass
- Rent meeting/party spaces at 50% discount
- 50% discount for general programs/pre-registration (some exclusions apply)
- Contractual classes/programs at a discounted rate
- All golf facilities at no charge including Golf Center Golf Course, Lake Park, and Mountain View Adventure Center
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
