Swim Instructors and Lifeguards - Training Provided - (Lifeguard Shifts - Various hours Monday-Friday, 5:15am-8:30pm, Sat/Sun, 7:00am-5:30pm)

Job Summary

Under the direction and supervisor of the Aquatics Coordinator, Lifeguard & Swim Instructors are responsible for watching their assigned zone according to the 10/20 rule of protection. Lifeguard & Swim Instructors are responsible for keeping their rescue skills at test-ready levels at all times on duty. Lifeguard & Swim Instructors are also responsible for organizing and teaching swimming classes to children of various ages.  This is a part-time position that will work no more than 19 hours per week with hours possible 7 days per week. This is an at-will position.
Please note your availability while applying.
Hiring for all shifts including -
Life Guard Opening Shift - 5:00-10:30 AM - rate is $16.00 per hour
Life Guard Other shifts available - rate for other shifts is $15.00 per hour
Swim Instructors - rate is $16.00 per hour

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must be a responsible individual.
• Employee must be patient, enthusiastic, and creative.
• Employee must be able to effectively communicate with participants, their parents and their supervisor.
• Must be able to swim efficiently.
• Must have at least 20/30 correctable vision.
• All lifeguard positions are contingent upon completion of the StarGuard Lifeguarding program and maintaining a certification as a lifeguard.
• Employee must attend a swim lesson in-service before teaching.
• Must be CPR certified within six (6) months of hiring.

• Employee is responsible for maintaining 10/20 scanning of their zone of the pool area to ensure patrons safety and supervision at all times.
• Employee will attend at least four (4) hours of in-service per month.  Failure to do so will result in suspension of the individual lifeguard certification until the required in-service hours are fulfilled.
• Employee must perform rescues and/or CPR with a high level of skill mastery.
• Employee must inspect lifeguard equipment to ensure it is in good working order.
• Employee must assist in facility evacuations and/or crowd control for tornado warnings, fire alarms and EMS assistance.
• Employee will perform and document pool readings
• Employee is responsible for wearing corrective eye ware as needed to maintain 20/30 binocular vision.

• Employee must attend all class sessions unless an acceptable substitute has been found and approved by the Pool Manager.
• Employee will teach all appropriate skills to students in the appropriate order.
• Employee will test and create report cards for each student at the end of the session.
• Employee will make sure all children are supervised and safe at all times on the pool deck.
• Employee will prepare daily lesson plans and gather the needed equipment before the class starts.
• Employee will make sure all equipment is put away after each class.
• Employee will clean the pool deck as necessary or as directed by Aquatics Coordinator.

• Employee will consistently and politely enforce pool rules.
• Employee will clean the pool deck, office and the whirlpool daily as well as complete any needed cleaning/maintenance as directed by the Pool Manager.
• Employee will anticipate, recognize and react to aquatic and to non-aquatic emergencies.
• Employee will enforce safety rules at aquatic facilities.
• Employee is responsible for providing first aid to patrons while on duty and while on break.
• Employee will report all problems to Aquatics Coordinator. 

• Employee must demonstrate ability to create a positive and controlled learning environment.
• Employee will participate in pool rentals.
• Employee may be required to oversee Splash Pad rental parties with duties including, but not limited to:
  • Ensure all guests adhere to all park policies
  • Prevent unauthorized patrons from entering the Splash Pad or Thoroughbred Shelter.
  • Issue wristbands to authorized patrons.
  • Remain at Sunny Hill during duration of party.
  • Assist patrons with guidance and questions, but leave decorating, serving food and clean-up to the renter.
• Employee must help set up for programs and special events.
• Employee must provide customer service to patrons by giving information regarding aquatic facilities, pricing and programs.
• Employee must maintain a commitment to the operation of safe and effective aquatic environment.
• Employee must maintain a professional attitude.
• Employee must adhere to Park District policies and procedures as outlined in the Pool Manual and the Part-Time and Seasonal Personnel Policies Manual.
• Employee must perform all other duties as assigned and/or needed.

• Employee is responsible for keeping organized records and reports.
• Employee should realize that they may witness and have to care for severe injuries, unconsciousness or even death while on duty.
• Employee must use good safety judgment and awareness for self and participants at all times.
• Employee must be able to perform and teach all skills for the level being taught.  
• Employee must be able to follow directions and communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
• Employee must be able to make decisions objectively based on customer service and fiscal constraint.
• Employee must perform all job tasks within the rules and guidelines of the Streamwood Park District’s safety program. 

• Employee must be patient
• Employee must be able to effectively communicate with swimmers, lifeguards, Aquatics Coordinator, pool managers, and EMS personal in high pressure water or land emergencies.
• Employee must be able to interact well with children of all ages.
• Employee must remain calm, constructive and positive in possibly stressful situations.
• Employee must possess adequate swimming abilities for the level being taught.
• Employee must be able to work independently in day-to-day operations with general direction of the Pool Manager and Aquatic Coordinator.
• Employee must have the ability to delegate work, where appropriate, in order to accomplish work most effectively.
• Employee must demonstrate leadership qualities to perform required work.
• Employee must be able to work in a team atmosphere, while promoting the Park District’s mission statement, vision and core values.
• Employee must have the ability to maintain self-control and composure in difficult situations.
• Employee must have the ability to recognize priorities and meet deadlines.
• Employee must have the ability to receive constructive criticism and/or supervision.
• Employee must have the ability to be flexible and adaptable to new situations.
• Employee must possess enthusiasm and drive with a desire to accomplish goals and objectives.

• Employee must be able to completely support participants in the water.
• Employee must have the physical agility to maintain mobility from site to site, and be able to perform heavy manual tasks.
• Employee may perform duties which include, but are not limited to, prolonged lifting, stooping, bending, twisting, and climbing for extended periods of time.
• Employee must be able to remain attentive for entire shift.
• Employee must be able to be mobile for entire shift.
• Employee must be able to propel themselves through the water with the rescue tube.
• Employee must be able to perform rescue techniques on individuals that may be larger than the lifeguard.