Lifeguard - Weekend & After School

Near North Montessori School

Lifeguard - Weekend & After School

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    We are seeking candidates to fill our Weekend & After School Lifeguard role! This role will be set to start as soon as possible, working year round, with hours increasing in the summer for summer camp.

    Schedule : Saturdays, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, starting in as soon as possible. After-School as needed, weekdays from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Hours will increase during the summer for summer camp.

    Our Weekend & After School Lifeguards help to keep students and other pool visitors safe and provide general assistance when needed. They will work directly with students (ages 3-14) and a great team of aquatics teachers. Specific responsibilities include:

    • Teach swim lessons to the 3 to 6 year old age group.
    • Actively guard and scan the pool area.
    • Prevent injuries by minimizing or eliminating hazards in the pool and aquatics area.
    • Enforce pool rules and policies, and help to educate students and visitors about them.
    • Assist in clearing all swimmers from the water when necessary.
    • Assist students and other pool visitors in non-emergency situations.
    • Recognize and respond quickly and effectively to all emergencies, following training and facility protocols.
    • Report any unsafe conditions or equipment.
    • Assist in educating students about safe pool use and help provide swim instruction or manage pool games when appropriate.
    • Perform general pool or locker room maintenance or other tasks in the pool area as assigned.
    • Participate in regular in-service trainings; maintain certification and physical ability/fitness level in order to effectively respond to an emergency.
    • Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • Must be actively certified in the following areas : * ARC-Lifeguarding and First Aid. * ARC-CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.
      • Prerequisites for American Red Cross lifeguard and rescuer trainings include a minimum age of 15 and passing certain swimming requirements.
    • Previous swimming experience and swim instruction and/or lifeguarding experience is required; preferably with 3 to 6 year old children.
    • Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
    • Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and professionally with others.

    Additional Information

    Part-time employment to start in Fall 2025 and continue year-round with part-time hours.

    • Pay Information: Eligible for a non-exempt hourly rate, starting at $20 per hour.
    • Benefits Information for part-time employees:
      • Paid off policy that includes at least one week of paid time off per year.
      • Paid school holidays can add up to 25 extra paid days off per year.
      • 403b retirement planning available, with a company match of 100% up to 6%.
      • Access to an EAP (employee assistance program) that provides up to 6 free consultations per year on a variety of life concerns.