Lifeguard Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be at least 15 years of age or older (work permit required for 15-year-olds)
• Glenview Park District will train and certified through StarGuard Elite before the first day of work
• Pass a swim assessment: swim 200 yards without resting, tread water without using your hands for two minutes, and retrieve a 10-pound brick from a depth of six (6) feet

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe aquatic operation with prevention techniques which include constant surveillance, enforcing pool rules and responding to emergencies with proper care
• Acts as first responder to all minor and medical emergencies at Park Center and is expected to provide emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services (EMS)
• Provide a safe, healthy, enjoyable experience for all swimmers by: enforcing pool rules in a firm but pleasant way, being helpful and friendly to patrons, and being aware and alert at all times while on the job.
• Keep lifeguard skills at a proficient and well-practiced level by attending 4 hours of lifeguard training per month.
• Other duties as assigned by the Pool Manager, Aquatic Supervisor and Aquatic Manager.

Benefits

• Complimentary fitness membership to Park Center Health and Fitness
• Indoor and Outdoor Pool Membership
• Dog Park Membership
• Ice Center Membership