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Part Time Lifeguard


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 16 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 13 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

  • Actively guard and scan the pool area 

  • Prevent injuries by minimizing or eliminating hazards in the pool and aquatics area

  • Enforce pool rules and policies and help to educate students and visitors about them

  • Assist in clearing all swimmers from the water when necessary

  • Assist students and other pool visitors in non-emergency situations

  • Recognize and respond quickly and effectively to all emergencies following training and facility protocols

  • Report any unsafe conditions or equipment

  • Assist in educating students about safe pool use and help provide swim instruction or manage pool games when appropriate

  • Perform general pool or locker room maintenance or other tasks in the pool area as assigned.

  • Participate in regular in-service training; maintain certification and physical ability/fitness level in order to effectively respond to an emergency

  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as required assigned or requested


Qualifications :

  • High School Diploma preferred
  • Previous swimming experience and lifeguarding experience is required preferably with 3 to 6 year old children.

  • Must be actively certified in the following areas:
  • ARC-Lifeguarding and First Aid

  • ARC-CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer

    • Prerequisites for American Red Cross lifeguard and rescuer training; include a minimum age of 15 and passing certain swimming requirements

  • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbal and written with children and adults

  • Understanding of a childs physical social emotional and cognitive development

  • Demonstrated ability to follow directions and complete tasks in an effective manner

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced high-energy setting

  • Ability to organize and participate in age-appropriate enrichment activities

  • Ability to work well with people

  • Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations


Additional Information :

Pay Information: Hourly Rate starting at $22.00 per hour

Schedule: Saturdays 8:30am to 2:30pm starting August 22 2026. Guaranteed 6 hours per week;  additional hours available during summer camp season (8 weeks in June/July/August)


Near North Montessori believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race color religion gender national origin age disability genetic information sexual orientation ancestry veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal state or local anti-discrimination laws. The Schools equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment hiring selection compensation benefits transfer conditions and privileges of employment.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Part-time


About Company

Over 60 years old, NNM serves 556 students from toddlers to 8th Grade. Located near Wicker Park in Chicago, NNM is one of the largest Montessori schools in the nation. Highly regarded for its Montessori pedagogy and innovation, NNM hosts a rooftop garden, an innovation studio, a swimm ... View more

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