ABOUT US: The Schaumburg Park District is an award-winning public agency that provides its 80,000 residents with a wide variety of recreational facilities, pools, programs, events, parks and open spaces. Schaumburg Park District’s aquatics program offers several options including indoor and outdoor pools, swim lessons and a competitive swim team. Atcher Island and Meineke Pool are opening during the summer and The Water Works is open year-round.

JOB SUMMARY: The lifeguard is responsible for maintaining a safe and effective aquatic environment. Duties include supervision of pool facility and patrons, rule enforcement, customer service, preventative lifeguarding, and applying first aid & rescue techniques as necessary. Responsibilities also include performing of basic maintenance duties.

LOCATIONS : We are seeking lifeguards at our various Schaumburg locations which include: Atcher Island, Meineke Pool, and The Water Works (indoor waterpark facility). Specific location will be dependent upon request and employer need.

QUALIFICATIONS: The best applicants will have a friendly, outgoing personality with the ability to demonstrate a safety consciousness. Free lifeguard certification training is provided, and you will be paid for your time spent completing the certification training. The ability to successfully complete our Lifeguarding CPR/AED certification through Jeff Ellis & Associates is required. Regular and reliable attendance is a must.

SCHEDULING & PAY We have both seasonal and permanent positions available! The seasonal positions are from May – September. Scheduling is flexible and will vary. Available shifts include weekdays, weekends and/or holidays. Hiring rate is $16 per hour.

PERKS & PRIVILEGES: This is a PART-TIME LEVEL 3 position and is eligible for the following internal privileges:

• Free fitness center membership!
• Free admission to indoor and outdoor pools!
• One free program registration per season for self or family*! (*see definition*)
• 10% discount on other program registrations
• Free paddle boat rental at Volkening Lake!
• Free open gym admission! And more!

** Position will be open until filled. ** Schaumburg Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. **

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