Lifeguard

Salary Range for 18 and over is $15.00 - $19.84 

Minimum Starting Wage for 16 is $13.00

Become a seasonal lifeguard and make a difference! No prior training is needed—learn life-saving skills while having fun. Lifeguards play a vital role in ensuring the safety of guests by maintaining a watchful eye on swimmers, enforcing rules, and responding to emergencies. This position is perfect for building confidence, teamwork, and responsibility. Lifeguards also help maintain a clean environment, including pool decks, locker rooms, and surrounding areas. Opportunities are available for both indoor and outdoor facilities.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: 

• Supervise swimmers in designated pool areas, maintaining constant vigilance and scanning assigned zones to ensure safety.

• Enforce pool rules, prevent accidents, and maintain discipline in a firm yet friendly manner.

• Perform lifeguard duties as trained by StarGuard guidelines, including responding to emergencies, conducting rescues, and administering first aid when necessary.

• Maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all guests both in and out of the water.

• Oversee the proper operation of assigned pool facilities and report any broken safety or mechanical equipment to the manager or assistant manager immediately.

• Complete daily cleaning assignments for the facility, including pool decks and surrounding areas.

• Attend and participate in required in-service trainings, including four hours per month, as well as district-wide part-time staff orientations and crisis training.

• Continuously review and practice lifeguard skills while on duty to ensure readiness.

• A premium lifeguard position is available if working a daytime shift during the school year. 

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• Applicants must be 16 years of age or older in compliance with Illinois Child Labor Laws and the Fair Labor Standards Act.

• Responsible for wearing corrective eye wear as needed to maintain 20/30 binocular vision, a vision test is required. 

• StarGuard Elite Lifeguard Certification (including First Aid and infant, child, and adult CPR).

• Have knowledge of water safety practices and usage of water safety equipment.

Work Environment:

The position requires standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, and seeing; flexibility in work schedule which includes days, nights, and weekends; is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions which may include varying weather conditions, and is subject to chlorinated water.

What WE Offer - Part Time Benefits: 

• Paid Leave

• Free CORE Membership and discounts on other programs

• Fun and Educational Environment

• Flexible Schedules

• Lasting Friendships

• Skill Development

• Community Impact

Salary : $15 - $20