Job Details
Level
Entry
Job Location
Recreation Center of Highland Park - Highland Park, IL
Position Type
Part Time
Education Level
None
Salary Range
$15.00 - $17.00 Hourly
Description
Summary: The Lifeguard is responsible for performing a variety of duties to safely oversee activities at aquatic and lakefront facilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Guard the pool or waterfront, maintaining appropriate zone coverage and adequate scanning.
- Enforce facility rules in order to prevent aquatic emergencies.
- Effectively participate in regular training and in-service sessions, demonstrating proper knowledge and mastery of lifeguard skills.
- Conduct or assist in swim testing procedures.
- Perform daily opening and closing tasks and checklists.
- Cleaning and organizing pool deck and equipment.
- Maintain a clean facility and swimming area.
- Perform rescues, and work as part of the rescue team in case of aquatic emergencies.
- Initiate and follow emergency procedures as outlined in the facility Emergency Action Plan (EAP).
- Perform first aid and fill out appropriate paperwork.
- Place and remove lane lines or swim area demarcations.
- Conduct and properly document pool readings.
- Perform all job tasks within the rules and guidelines of the Districts safety program.
- Assist in set up and organization of the pool or beach office, and first aid locations.
- Field and answer patron questions to the best of their ability. Operate point-of-sale and check-in software when appropriate.
- Greet patrons and provide professional and positive customer service.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience: Less than high school education; or up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic knowledge of Email software, Internet software and Word Processing software.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Red Cross First Aid Certificate
- American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification
- American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer
- American Red Cross AED
- American Red Cross Oxygen Administration
- American Red Cross Waterpark Lifeguarding
Schedule: Variety of Shifts Available. Mornings, Daytime, Evening and Weekend Available
Classification: Part- Time Class 3
Benefits: Enrolled in PT Ambassador Program
The Park District of Highland Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer