Lead Lifeguard/Seasonal (45743)

PARK RIDGE PARK DISTRICT•Park Ridge, IL

1d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Aquatics department is recruiting for Lead Lifeguards. Selected candidate is responsible for ensuring the safety of visitors including, monitoring and safeguarding the conduct/activities of pool patrons. Will perform water rescues, administration of follow-up procedures, first aid, and proper use of lifesaving equipment and techniques. Provides customer service to patrons, including handling customer conflict and complaints, assists with the general maintenance and cleanliness of the pool, pool area, and locker rooms. Will enforce pool policies, rules, and regulations and provide assistance with aquatic program and pool operation.

Requirements

Passing grade in all Starguard Elite Lifeguard Certification portions
Ability to carry out water rescues, administer first aid, and perform CPR
Ability to communicate courteously and firmly when interacting with pool patrons
Ability to use sound judgment in decision-making with maturity and focus
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must attend four hours of in-service training each month to maintain lifeguard certifications

Nice To Haves

Starguard Lifeguard Certification course (offered through the District, with a $75 fee payable by the student)

Responsibilities

Ensuring the safety of visitors
Monitoring and safeguarding the conduct/activities of pool patrons
Performing water rescues
Administering follow-up procedures, first aid, and proper use of lifesaving equipment and techniques
Providing customer service to patrons, including handling customer conflict and complaints
Assisting with the general maintenance and cleanliness of the pool, pool area, and locker rooms
Enforcing pool policies, rules, and regulations
Providing assistance with aquatic program and pool operation