Lifeguard

2 months ago

Chicago, United States Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Full time
Job Details

Job Location
Float - Chicago, IL

Position Type
Part Time

Education Level
High School

Salary Range
$18.50 - $18.50 Hourly

Travel Percentage
Negligible

Job Shift
After School Hours/Summer Hours

Job Category
Other

Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of members in the aquatics area. In addition, the Lifeguard will demonstrate competency to teach and lead specific skills and activities in the water.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):
  • Provide a high-level of customer service to members, program participants and guests at all times
  • Supervise and guard the pool and aquatic facility and ensure participants adhere to all BGCC aquatic guidelines and procedures.
  • Examine injured persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.
  • Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment.
  • Contact emergency medical personal in case of serious injury.
  • Actively participate in obtaining further water safety certifications.
  • Attend all in-service trainings and staff meetings as scheduled by supervisor or center leadership team.
Qualifications

in the water.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):
  • Provide a high-level of customer service to members, program participants and guests at all times
  • Supervise and guard the pool and aquatic facility and ensure participants adhere to all BGCC aquatic guidelines and procedures.
  • Examine injured persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.
  • Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment.
  • Contact emergency medical personal in case of serious injury.
  • Actively participate in obtaining further water safety certifications.
  • Attend all in-service trainings and staff meetings as scheduled by supervisor or center leadership team.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must carry current/unexpired American Red Cross certification as well as current First Aid, AED, CPR and Oxygen Administration certifications.
  • Physical mobility to properly use aquatic equipment to rescue a 200 lb. person and meet other physical requirements required for job certification.
  • Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations in order to assure the safety of all swimmers.
  • Must be physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aid effectively.
  • Ability to meet physical requirements based on job description
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION
  • Must have reliable, insured private transportation
  • Must pass criminal background check which includes Livescan fingerprints
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless an exemption for medical condition or sincerely-held religious belief is granted.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Ability to pass lifeguard physical prerequisites. Must be able to remain alert and vigilant. Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods, providing total coverage of the pool. Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals. Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision. Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue. Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations.

While performing the responsibilities of this position, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment this position will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

We're committed to the health and wellness of our employees, members, program participants, and those most vulnerable. If hired by the Boys & Girls Club of Chicago, you will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination 7 days prior to your start date, unless an exemption for a medical condition or sincerely-held religious beliefs is granted.

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