Indoor Pool Lifeguard

Job Title: Indoor Pool Lifeguard

Job Status: Part Time – Non-Exempt

Department: Recreation

Primary Work Location: Community Recreation Center

Reports To: Recreation Services Manager - Aquatics and Athletics

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Position Summary
The Indoor Pool Lifeguard monitors aquatic activities to ensure the safety of all guests by enforcing rules, responding to emergencies, and maintaining strong knowledge of rescue, first aid, and safety procedures.

Essential Job Duties
Physical ability and endurance to perform the job as required.
Maintains a professional image and enforce all rules, regulations, and work to create a safe aquatic environment.
Performs the job safely and in compliance with Park District policies, procedures, work and safety rules.
Demonstrates a thorough working knowledge of all safety, rescue, swimming lessons, and first aid procedures at the pool.
Actively participates in a minimum of four (4) hours of training each month including daily in-service drills.
Accept responsibility for the cleanliness of the facility as assigned.
Responsible for set up and clean up the facility prior to opening and after closing, respectively.
Participates in required training and safety programs as established by the Wheeling Park District.
Supports and exhibits the organizational values of respect, communication, integrity, innovation, recognition and appreciation, continuous learning, fun, empowerment and people.
Performs special projects or other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Position Requirements                                                                                                                   
Must be at least 15 years of age. Lifeguarding License from the National Pool and Water Park Lifeguarding. (Ellis License)

Skills and Abilities 
•    Ability to show up on time for scheduled shifts, in uniform, and with all Lifeguard lifesaving equipment.
•    Ability to provide excellent guest service and the ability to positively interact with guests on a daily basis. 
•    Demonstrate consistent attendance and on-time arrival.
•    A valid Illinois driver’s license is required.
•    Must be able to read, write and speak in English.
•    Must have CPR/AED certification or be able to earn within 60 days.

Physical Requirements                                                                                                                    
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
•    Required to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb stairs, twist, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
•    Occasionally required to walk on uneven grounds.
•    Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
•    Specific vision abilities are required and include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
•    May need to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions                                                                                                                            
•    Most activities will be performed indoors.
•    Driving to other park facilities will require the worker to be outside.
•    May be exposed to cleaning agents, fertilizers, and toner chemicals.