Lifeguard Various Locations

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.

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