Summer - Lifeguard / Swim instructor

Deerfield Park District•Deerfield, IL

5d•$17 - $20

About The Position

Lifeguard / Swim Instructor - Summer Aquatics Staff The Deerfield Park District has a mission to provide outstanding parks, services, facilities, and recreation programs that enrich lives, promote healthy living, and provide memorable experiences. To support our over 25 parks and facilities we have a dedicated and diverse workforce of over 500 staff seasonally. We are an award-winning Park District with multiple distinctions of excellence, including our Best Workplace for Commuters. Be a part of a supportive team of peers while staying active and learning new skills. Our Lifeguards help maintain an environment of safety in our Aquatic facilities. We provide opportunities to grow into a leadership role. We are looking for: Lifeguards to begin training in April and May for work in summer; June through September 2nd. Targeting between 20-40 hours a week with a mix of training, lifeguarding, and teaching swimming. Applicants should expect to work both as a lifeguard and a swim instructor. Pay rate: starts at $17 for summer Applicants are not required to have lifeguard certification to be considered for position. Paid training is available for both swim instruction and lifeguarding.

Requirements

Must be 16 years old or older (15 year olds: 15 of 15 slots are taken; no more room for work permit employees)
Enjoys having fun!
Ability to swim
Ability to pass lifeguard certification during paid training; American Red Cross
Ability to pass swim instructor training during paid training
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Must demonstrate vision capabilities of 20/30 corrected or best corrected for lifeguarding
If needed, must always wear corrective eye wear to maintain 20/30 or better vision while lifeguarding
Specific psychological demands of this job include the ability to remain calm under stress levels associated with constant public contact
We abide by the Illinois Park District Code

Responsibilities

Ability to focus and maintain the 30 second standard
Performs life-saving techniques including in-pool rescues, CPR, AED, and Oxygen administration and first aid
Respond to emergencies
Cautions swimmers regarding unsafe activities and enforces facility rules
Cleans the pool deck area and locker rooms
Installs or removes lane lines
Must have the ability to perform the physical and cognitive skills necessary to achieve and maintain a lifeguard and CPR certification as prescribed by the agency
Responds to concerns and requests from members, residents and guests with a sense of urgency and take the necessary corrective action including follow up
Attends all appropriate staff meetings and required in-service trainings
Customer Service oriented
Be comfortable in the water and around children.
Ability to enter the water for prolonged periods of time
Confidence in leading groups of children and teaching swimming skills