Lifeguard

Seasonal, Non-Exempt
Pay: $16-$18/hour

Join the Park District as a lifeguard—no experience needed! We’ll provide all the training you need to learn lifesaving skills, build confidence, and become part of a supportive, energetic team. As a lifeguard, you’ll help keep patrons safe by supervising swimmers, responding to emergencies, enforcing rules, and providing excellent customer service. It’s a great opportunity to gain valuable experience, stay engaged, and make a real impact in your community while enjoying the summer weather.

Hours
Normal work week hours vary based on availabiliyt and need with shift being: afternoon (12-4pm), evening (4-9pm), and weekends. During the off-season, lifeguards are required to work at least 1 weekday and 1 weekend shift per week along with 4 hours of in-service training per month. 

Education, Experience and Training:

• Minimum age of 16 years old required
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification required (training available)
• StarGuard Elite lifeguard license preferred (training available)
• Have knowledge of water safety practices and usage of water safety equipment.

Essential Job Functions

• Must wear provided staff shirt, swimsuit, hip-pack and seal, and whistle while on duty. Jewelry and watches are not to be worn while on duty.
• Perform lifeguard duties as trained by StarGuard guidelines, including but not limited to:
  • Maintain the proper 10/20 protection rule at all times while on duty. This includes scanning the water in a systematic way, at all times, with no distraction or interruption from other tasks. And no other assigned tasks should intrude.
  • Perform proper bottom scan of the pool and surface before, during and after rotation.
  • Must remain in station, consistently scanning the pool and never leaving zone and pool unguarded, unless authorized by supervisor on duty.
  • Prepared at all times to rescue, resuscitate and give first-aid to drowning or injured persons.
  • Must be familiar with the location and proper use of all emergency equipment and first-aid supplies without further endangering the injured person
  • Only conversing with patrons related to the job at hand and without taking eyes off pool.
  • Performing proper five-minute strategy while in rotation and maintaining proper upright lifeguarding posture.
  • Follow whistle protocol.
  • Know and enforce all pool rules and regulations by using common sense and judgment.
  • Know and follow all emergency action procedures (EAP) in case of an accident or drowning.
  • Know lifeguard rotation at assigned pool and responsibilities of each lifeguard station.
• Provide a safe, healthy, enjoyable experience for all swimmers by: enforcing pool rules in a firm but pleasant way, being helpful and friendly to patrons, and being aware and alert at all times while on the job.
• Perform daily assignments for cleaning of the facility.
• Report any broken safety or mechanical equipment to the manager or assistant manager immediately.
• Perform rescues and administer proper care and first aid if an accident or injury occurs.
• Responsible for providing updated availability each month to the Aquatic Manager when requested.
• If unable to work a scheduled shift, lifeguard must notify immediate supervisor on duty and is responsible for finding a qualified substitute to cover their shift.
  • Be flexible regarding scheduling of hours due to rentals, swim meets, special events, etc.
• Report to work 15 minutes prior to the start of their shift.
• Must attend and participate in four hours of in-service trainings per month.
• Review and practice lifeguard skills while on duty.
• Lifeguards must follow and respect the authority of the Head Lifeguards and Pool Managers on duty.
• Must report to Head Lifeguard and/or Pool Manager on duty at end of shift and before leaving.
• Must be able to have clear and direct communication between patrons and all staff members, including but not limited to Lifeguards, Head Lifeguards, Pool Managers, and Aquatic Manager.
• Exhibit a positive public image through adherence to uniform policies while on duty.
• Provide professional, appropriate, and respectful customer service to all Oak Brook Park District patrons.
• Perform and complete all assigned tasks given by supervisor.
• Report bathers with open sores, skin disease, inflamed eyes or any other condition that could endanger the health of others to pool manager on duty.
• Use Preventive Lifeguarding by reminding swimmers of the pool’s rules.
• Resolve problems with patrons before they get more serious.
• Perform the job in a safe manner and in compliance with the District policies, procedures, workand safety rules, and the employee handbook.
• Focus on welcoming diversity, encouraging inclusion and creating equity for all.
• Support the District’s safety initiative including adhering to policies and procedures, performingyour job in a safe manner, attending required training, seeking additional training as needed, promptly reporting accidents/incidents, and proactively addressing hazards in the workplace.

Benefits:

All Oak Brook Park District employees benefit from a work-life atmosphere, a complimentary Central Park Campus Membership, discounts on programming, and continuing education opportunities.

THE OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Employment with the Park District is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, age, color, sex, religion, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or any other legally protected status. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify our ADA coordinator, at (630) 645-9527. 

Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply.