Lifeguard

This is a parttime/seasonal position. No benefits. Hours are varied throughout the season which runs from MaySeptember. Pay rate is $17/hour.

• When on duty adhering to the Lifeguard protocols in regard to continual scanning lifeguard skills and responding to emergencies.
• Providing CPR/AED Spinal Injury Management First Aid and in water rescues.
• Ability to enforce all rules firmly yet courteously and diplomatically.
• Ensure the safety of patrons by enforcing the established pool rules and responding to emergencies when they arise.
• Expresses good judgement involving rules and disciplining patrons based on established rules and not emotion. Any punishment assigned should fit the severity of the violation.
• Enforce rules on the pool deck and throughout the facility in and outside of the facility. Pick up trash lookout for undesirable individuals drinking fighting and other rule enforcement.
• Participate in random Lifeguard audits.
• Attend in service regularly and other job specific training.
• Perform any other duties as required or assigned.
• Prepares and maintains appropriate activity reports.

• Applicants must be 15 years of age or older.
• Must obtain work permit if under 16.
• Offer of employment for lifeguard position is contingent upon successful completion of Star Guard Lifeguard training.
• Must be available for Star Guard Lifeguard Training on Saturday May 10th and Saturday 17th from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Prerequisite skills: Ability to swim 200 yards continuously tread water for two minutes swim 50 meters continuously with tube demonstrate skill in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques.
• Certification in CPR/AED and First Aid offered by the Niles Park District