Lifeguard - Summer Seasonal

Glen Ellyn Park District • Glen Ellyn, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Looking for a summer position to elevate your teamwork skills, learn new levels of responsibility, and boost your resume? As a summer Lifeguard you'll have the opportunity to hone your leadership skills, learn how to be cool under pressure, and develop aquatic safety skills. Plus, you get to have fun with your friends and enjoy the outdoors at our community pool! We want YOU to join our amazing TEAM!!! JOB SUMMARY Under the direction and supervision of the Special Facilities Manager and Pool Managers, as a Lifeguard you will monitor and supervise designated swimming areas while maintaining safety. Duties include but are not limited to maintaining constant surveillance to ensure the safety of participants in the water, slides, water play areas and all areas of the pool, maintaining the pool and rescue equipment, keeping daily records, adhering to and enforcing all policies and procedures, completing required weekly in-service training, and maintaining the cleanliness of the locker room and pool deck. Additionally, will look out for and prevent potential hazardous or accident situations and rescue patrons showing signs of distress. Will administer swimming test as needed for party and group rentals and perform other duties as assigned. This is an at-will position. Season Dates: May 23 – September 7, 2026 Orientation Dates: Starting in Mid-May with details to follow. Hours: Weekday and weekend shifts beginning at 6am and ending at 10pm. Shifts are generally 4-6 hours long but vary depending on age and experience. Location: Sunset Pool, 483 Fairview Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Requirements

• Must be comfortable in the water with the ability to swim 200 yards using either a breaststroke or freestyle without stopping, tread water for two minutes without the use of arms and hands and perform a feet first surface drive to retrieve a 10-pound brick from the bottom of a 12 ft. pool
• Excellent eyesight including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus for extended periods of time
• Strong voice, phone, and listening skill with the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds (i.e. machinery or other alarms, equipment malfunction, phone or other communication device, etc.)
• Capacity to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift, push, move, or carry 50 pounds or more while performing training or actual rescue, moving equipment, and/or supplies
• Ability to spend the majority of time outdoors and tolerate a variety of weather conditions, including high heat and humidity
• Must be 15 or older with reliable transportation to and from work
• Confident in ability to swim and comfortable in the water for long periods of time
• Ability to focus for periods of time with attention to detail is essential
• Strong and effective communication skills with the ability and desire to provide quality customer service is essential
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Available to work a flexible schedule including mornings, weekends, and holidays
• Ellis and Associates Lifeguard certified, or willing to become certified within 30 days of hire (training provided by the Glen Ellyn Park District)
• Proficient in MS Outlook or other email system for communication, with aptitude to learn and use other systems/applications
• First Aid and CPR/AED certification required or able to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Applicants under the age of 16 will be required to work within specific parameters and submit a Work Permit prior to starting work
• Expectation is that all staff will be available for the entire pool season (or as close as possible) with a limit of one week of absence for a scheduled family vacation or similar that should be discussed at time of hire

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience interacting with children is preferred
• Various shift options are available and can be discussed during the interview process

Responsibilities

• Monitor and supervise designated swimming areas while maintaining safety
• Maintain constant surveillance to ensure the safety of participants in the water, slides, water play areas and all areas of the pool
• Maintain the pool and rescue equipment
• Keep daily records
• Adhere to and enforcing all policies and procedures
• Complete required weekly in-service training
• Maintain the cleanliness of the locker room and pool deck
• Look out for and prevent potential hazardous or accident situations
• Rescue patrons showing signs of distress
• Administer swimming test as needed for party and group rentals
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center and Sunset Pool Individual Membership while actively employed
• (4) Free One-time Use Guest Passes for GEPD facilities (Ackerman/Holes & Knolls/Sunset Pool)
• Flexible schedules and opportunities for growth and advancement
• Competitive Wages and Paid Training
• Refer a friend that is hired, and both receive $50 after 30 days of employment in good standing
• Recognition Incentives All Season and potential for an end of season bonus
• Letter of Recommendation for college, internships, or future career opportunities
• Plus, you get to work and interact with friends, enjoy the outdoors, and make an impact in someone else’s life!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed