Lifeguard - Mystic Waters, Chippewa Pool, Arndt Pool, PLAC

Des Plaines Park District • Rosemont, IL

6h • $15 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The Des Plaines Park District, established in 1919, features more than 50 parks and facilities. As an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency, we service a culturally diverse and growing community with hundreds of affordable recreational and educational programs, classes, and events for kids, teens, adults, and families each season. "Enriching Lives Everyday" is our vision and our constant goal. Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring patron safety in the Aquatic Facility by preventing and responding to emergencies.

Requirements

• Some High School education
• No prior experience required.
• 15 years of age or older- Mystic Waters Family Aquatic Center
• 16 years of age or older-Prairie Lakes Aquatic Center, Chippewa Pool, & Arndt Park Pool
• Starguard Elite 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
• 3 months free of a fitness center and/or indoor aquatic center pass
• 50% discount on general programs at resident rates
• Contractual classes/programs at a discounted rate
• $3.00 off resident daily fees for golf facilities (including mini golf)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees