SY 24-25 Lifeguard Support - Student Worker (CPS Students Ages 16 & Older) (Red Cross Certification

Please Note - Only students who are currently 16 years of age or older by October 2024 are eligible for this job.

Located within the Office of Teaching & Learning, the Health & Physical Education Department manages all CPS Aquatics programs for student participation in both high school and elementary-level aquatic activities. CPS Physical Education programs provide all students, regardless of race, gender, or ethnicity, opportunities to develop physically, mentally, and emotionally in controlled, safe activities both inside and outside of the traditional classroom. 

Job Summary\: 

Under the general supervision of the school Principal, the Lifeguard Support - Student Worker will ensure the safety of patrons in an assigned aquatic facility. This position will follow established procedures to respond to and prevent emergencies. This role will report to the Program Manager, Aquatic Safety.

This position will be compensated for time worked on an hourly basis. The work schedule for this role will consist of an estimated 15-22 hours per week throughout the school year/summer, including weekdays after school between 3\:30 pm - 6\:30 pm and most Saturdays 7\:00 am - 1\:00 pm, for an anticipated period of 8 months from October 2024 - June 2025. (Athletic events will require 7-8 hours days.)

The Lifeguard Support - Student Worker will complete duties such as the following:

• Oversee swimming activities at the aquatics facility 


• Warn swimmers of improper or dangerous activities and behavior


• Ensure that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed


• Enforce pool regulations and water safety policies


• Administer first aid in the event of injury


• Rescue swimmers in distress or danger of drowning; administer CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary


• Evaluate conditions for safety and initiate aquatics emergency action plan as required


• Inspects pool facilities, equipment, and water to ensure that they are safe and usable


• Other duties as assigned 

Education/Certifications Required: 

• The following certifications are required:




• Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate, or equivalent


• American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer, or equivalent


• American Red Cross Standard First Aid, or equivalent

Experience Required: 

• Minimum of two (2) months of related work experience as a lifeguard

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are preferred\: 

• Ability to evaluate water conditions at aquatics facilities


• Ability to adjust programs as necessary to ensure the safety of visitors and other staff


• Ability to judge and evaluate evolving dynamics of individuals participating in aquatic activities to immediately assess their capabilities and threats to their safety


• Knowledge of on-site protocols, operational procedures, and safety policies


• Knowledge of methods and techniques for providing on-site emergency medical services


• Strong verbal and written communication skills, as necessary to communicate important information and/or direction to a wide variety of audiences, including staff, students, and others.

In order to qualify for this student worker position, candidates must be actively enrolled as a CPS student attending their sophomore, junior, or senior of high school during the current school year.