Lifeguard - Weekend & After School

7 days ago

Chicago, United States Near North Montessori School Part time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description

We are an independent, Montessori school in Chicago serving 560+ students and their families, starting at a parent-infant class and up to 8th grade. We are a community of shared values working to fulfill a meaningful mission. NNM faculty, staff and parents strive for an equitable and inclusive school culture through intentional, reflective practice. We work together to challenge all students to think for themselves, pursue their ideas and become real learners for the real world. 

Learn more about us on our website: www.nnms.org

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

  • 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 spring 2024 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.

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