What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer - Lifeguard / Swim instructor position at Deerfield Park District?
Lifeguard / Swim Instructor - Summer Aquatics Staff
The Deerfield Park District has a mission to provide outstanding parks, services, facilities, and recreation programs that enrich lives, promote healthy living, and provide memorable experiences. To support our over 25 parks and facilities we have a dedicated and diverse workforce of over 500 staff seasonally. We are an award-winning Park District with multiple distinctions of excellence, including our Best Workplace for Commuters.
Be a part of a supportive team of peers while staying active and learning new skills. Our Lifeguards help maintain an environment of safety in our Aquatic facilities. We provide opportunities to grow into a leadership role.
We are looking for:
Lifeguards to begin training in April and May for work in summer; June through September 2nd. Targeting between 20-40 hours a week with a mix of training, lifeguarding, and teaching swimming. Applicants should expect to work both as a lifeguard and a swim instructor.
The Deerfield Park District has a mission to provide outstanding parks, services, facilities, and recreation programs that enrich lives, promote healthy living, and provide memorable experiences. To support our over 25 parks and facilities we have a dedicated and diverse workforce of over 500 staff seasonally. We are an award-winning Park District with multiple distinctions of excellence, including our Best Workplace for Commuters.
Be a part of a supportive team of peers while staying active and learning new skills. Our Lifeguards help maintain an environment of safety in our Aquatic facilities. We provide opportunities to grow into a leadership role.
We are looking for:
Lifeguards to begin training in April and May for work in summer; June through September 2nd. Targeting between 20-40 hours a week with a mix of training, lifeguarding, and teaching swimming. Applicants should expect to work both as a lifeguard and a swim instructor.
Pay rate: starts at $17 for summer
Applicants are not required to have lifeguard certification to be considered for position. Paid training is available for both swim instruction and lifeguarding.
Essential Functions:
- Ability to focus and maintain the 30 second standard
- Performs life-saving techniques including in-pool rescues, CPR, AED, and Oxygen administration and first aid
- Respond to emergencies
- Cautions swimmers regarding unsafe activities and enforces facility rules
- Cleans the pool deck area and locker rooms
- Installs or removes lane lines
- Must have the ability to perform the physical and cognitive skills necessary to achieve and maintain a lifeguard and CPR certification as prescribed by the agency
- Responds to concerns and requests from members, residents and guests with a sense of urgency and take the necessary corrective action including follow up
- Attends all appropriate staff meetings and required in-service trainings
- Customer Service oriented
- Be comfortable in the water and around children.
- Ability to enter the water for prolonged periods of time
- Confidence in leading groups of children and teaching swimming skills
Requirements:
- Must be 16 years old or older (15 year olds: 15 of 15 slots are taken; no more room for work permit employees)
- Enjoys having fun!
- Ability to swim
- Ability to pass lifeguard certification during paid training; American Red Cross
- Ability to pass swim instructor training during paid training
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Must demonstrate vision capabilities of 20/30 corrected or best corrected for lifeguarding
- If needed, must always wear corrective eye wear to maintain 20/30 or better vision while lifeguarding
- Specific psychological demands of this job include the ability to remain calm under stress levels associated with constant public contact
- We abide by the Illinois Park District Code
Pay Range: $17–$19.5 per hour, starting pay at the base of range.
Benefits: Sachs Recreation Center free membership and free pool pass for employee during employment with park district.
Salary : $17 - $20