Lifeguard (Seasonal Part-Time)

Spend your summer making memories and making an impact! The Glencoe Park District is a nationally accredited, Gold Medal Award–winning agency that offers fun and rewarding seasonal jobs opportunities. Join our team this summer and gain hands-on experience, build transferable skills, make new friends, and create lasting memories for Glencoe families!

Job Summary: 

Under the immediate supervision of the Facility Manager and Beach Manager, the Beach Lifeguard is responsible for performing various duties to prepare the beach for the demands of patrons and assist with the daily beach operations. The Beach lifeguard is responsible for performing the responsibilities as outlined in this analysis. They work in groups of a minimum of 2 to a maximum of 8 lifeguards. They are a part-time employee working from 2 - 30 hours a week. Work shifts are variable, with an average 6-hour shift, but may be as long as 10 hours, with extended breaks within this period. Work is performed at a self-controlled pace but may vary depending on the job's demands.

The Beach Lifeguard must participate in 15-30-minute daily training sessions to demonstrate knowledge or ability to perform work activities. This can be verbal or physical and covers all aspects of the described essential functions.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 16 years old or older.


• Must possess strong swimming ability. 


• Successfully demonstrates in-water skills and passes a written examination of lifeguard skills and safety.


• All employees must pass a StarGuard Elite Lifeguard Certification class, which the Glencoe Park District will facilitate through preseason training and cover.


• All employees must pass a criminal background check, which the Glencoe Park District will

Required Knowledge:

• Strong understanding and working knowledge of lifeguarding principles


• Knowledge of Park District activities and operations


• Ability to effectively assist other staff and exercise sound judgment when interacting with the general public

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated strong swimming skills, including the ability to swim 550 yards continuously using front crawl and breaststroke


• Ability to tread water for 2 minutes without the use of arms


• Ability to swim 20 yards, retrieve, and hold a 10-pound brick from a depth of 12 feet


• Dependable and flexible, with strong safety awareness and sound judgment


• Ability to understand and follow rules and instructions


• Ability to read, write, and organize materials effectively 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with opening and closing duties, including cleaning the facility.


• Complete and log high-frequency inspections. 


• Be proficient in pre-season training, regular in-service training, and matters dealing with rescue situations.


• Maintain, inspect, and regularly test life-saving, rescue, and personal protective equipment (PPE)


• Advise the Beach Manager and/or Facilities Manager on personnel, safety, and equipment- related matters.


• All surveillance, dispatch, and accident reports must be completed and tracked daily.


• Provide excellent customer service to all patrons and staff.


• Assist at the Safran Beach House front desk when This will include answering phone calls, sweeping floors, processing transactions, and cleaning restrooms.


• Occasionally assist in setting up and organization of beach-related activities.


• Occasionally participate in community activities such as the 4th of July.


• Answer patron questions to the best of their abilities.


• Responsible for the general public's safety at the facility and in the water.


• May have to work under stressful situations.


• Must be able to make decisions to assure safety in the swim area and other areas of the beach.


• Must be capable of implementing the emergency action plan and communicating emergency directions.


• Must be able to give directions to co-workers and follow directions from supervisors and co- workers as well.

Hours:

Due to the nature of Park District programming, evening, weekend, and some holiday hours are to be expected

The Beach Manager or Facility Manager might also direct the Beach Lifeguard to perform other assignments not included in this job description, which is subject to periodic review and revision.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work the Beach Lifeguard performs. They are not intended to list all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.

Pay Scale:

This is a seasonal part-time, non-exempt (hourly) position. The intended starting pay for this position is $17 per hour, with a full pay scale ranging from $17 per hour to $20 per hour.

Final compensation will be determined in good faith based on an evaluation of the candidate's qualifications, experience, and the recommendation of the (Hiring Manager), or the (Dept. Head).

Benefits Include:

• Park District Membership


• Program and Rental Discounts

*To review the full job description, please contact the hiring manager.

Glencoe Park District is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.