Lifeguard

Oak Brook Park District•Oak Brook, IL

15d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Park District as a lifeguard—no experience needed! We’ll provide all the training you need to learn lifesaving skills, build confidence, and become part of a supportive, energetic team. As a lifeguard, you’ll help keep patrons safe by supervising swimmers, responding to emergencies, enforcing rules, and providing excellent customer service. It’s a great opportunity to gain valuable experience, stay engaged, and make a real impact in your community while enjoying the summer weather.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16 years old required
CPR/AED/First Aid certification required (training available)
Have knowledge of water safety practices and usage of water safety equipment.

Nice To Haves

StarGuard Elite lifeguard license preferred (training available)

Responsibilities

Supervising swimmers
Responding to emergencies
Enforcing rules
Providing excellent customer service
Maintain the proper 10/20 protection rule at all times while on duty, scanning the water systematically without distraction.
Perform proper bottom scan of the pool and surface before, during and after rotation.
Remain in station, consistently scanning the pool and never leaving zone and pool unguarded, unless authorized by supervisor on duty.
Be prepared at all times to rescue, resuscitate and give first-aid to drowning or injured persons.
Be familiar with the location and proper use of all emergency equipment and first-aid supplies.
Converse with patrons only as it relates to the job at hand, without taking eyes off the pool.
Perform proper five-minute strategy while in rotation and maintaining proper upright lifeguarding posture.
Follow whistle protocol.
Know and enforce all pool rules and regulations.
Know and follow all emergency action procedures (EAP) in case of an accident or drowning.
Know lifeguard rotation at assigned pool and responsibilities of each lifeguard station.
Provide a safe, healthy, enjoyable experience for all swimmers by enforcing pool rules, being helpful and friendly to patrons, and being aware and alert at all times.
Perform daily assignments for cleaning of the facility.
Report any broken safety or mechanical equipment to the manager or assistant manager immediately.
Perform rescues and administer proper care and first aid if an accident or injury occurs.
Provide updated availability each month to the Aquatic Manager when requested.
Notify immediate supervisor on duty and find a qualified substitute if unable to work a scheduled shift.
Be flexible regarding scheduling of hours due to rentals, swim meets, special events, etc.
Report to work 15 minutes prior to the start of their shift.
Attend and participate in four hours of in-service trainings per month.
Review and practice lifeguard skills while on duty.
Follow and respect the authority of the Head Lifeguards and Pool Managers on duty.
Report to Head Lifeguard and/or Pool Manager on duty at end of shift and before leaving.
Have clear and direct communication between patrons and all staff members.
Exhibit a positive public image through adherence to uniform policies while on duty.
Provide professional, appropriate, and respectful customer service to all Oak Brook Park District patrons.
Perform and complete all assigned tasks given by supervisor.
Report bathers with open sores, skin disease, inflamed eyes or any other condition that could endanger the health of others to pool manager on duty.
Use Preventive Lifeguarding by reminding swimmers of the pool’s rules.
Resolve problems with patrons before they get more serious.
Perform the job in a safe manner and in compliance with the District policies, procedures, work and safety rules, and the employee handbook.
Focus on welcoming diversity, encouraging inclusion and creating equity for all.
Support the District’s safety initiative including adhering to policies and procedures, performing your job in a safe manner, attending required training, seeking additional training as needed, promptly reporting accidents/incidents, and proactively addressing hazards in the workplace.