Lifeguard
Suntex Marina Investors, LLC, Chicago, IL, United States
Life Guard
Location: 31 St St. Harbor/Chicago Job Status: Non-Exempt/Seasonal Department: Harbors
Job Summary
Ensures the safety of patrons of pool facility by preventing and responding to emergencies. Enforces rules as necessary and may perform light maintenance as required.
Duties And Responsibilities
Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the pool area; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency. Enforces pool rules as necessary.
Responds to emergency situations, administers first aid, CPR, etc., as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
When appropriate, performs light maintenance duties in keeping pool area clean, safe and attractive, including but not limited to light maintenance of pool deck, sweeping of pool area and setting out and straightening cushions.
May assist in collection of fees when public safety is not compromised, other staff is not present and no swimmers are in the pool or more than one lifeguard is present.
May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education/Training:
Must have a current Chicago Park District Lifeguarding Card,
Must have a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certificate or equivalent, to include the following components:
American Red Cross CPR for Professional Rescuer or equivalent
American Red Cross First Aid, or equivalent
American Red Cross AED, or equivalent
American Red Cross Oxygen Administration or equivalent
American Red Cross Bloodborne Pathogens Training or equivalent
High School Diploma or equivalent or completion of three years of High School with evidence of current enrollment
Experience: Previous experience preferred
Skills Required:
Ability to swim and dive proficiently. Knowledge of lifesaving and lifeguarding methods and techniques. Ability to administer first aid and CPR. Ability to professionally interact with the public. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends and holidays as required.
Wage Rate Per Appendix B-3 6/16
Location: 31 St St. Harbor/Chicago Job Status: Non-Exempt/Seasonal Department: Harbors
Job Summary
Ensures the safety of patrons of pool facility by preventing and responding to emergencies. Enforces rules as necessary and may perform light maintenance as required.
Duties And Responsibilities
Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the pool area; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency. Enforces pool rules as necessary.
Responds to emergency situations, administers first aid, CPR, etc., as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
When appropriate, performs light maintenance duties in keeping pool area clean, safe and attractive, including but not limited to light maintenance of pool deck, sweeping of pool area and setting out and straightening cushions.
May assist in collection of fees when public safety is not compromised, other staff is not present and no swimmers are in the pool or more than one lifeguard is present.
May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education/Training:
Must have a current Chicago Park District Lifeguarding Card,
Must have a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certificate or equivalent, to include the following components:
American Red Cross CPR for Professional Rescuer or equivalent
American Red Cross First Aid, or equivalent
American Red Cross AED, or equivalent
American Red Cross Oxygen Administration or equivalent
American Red Cross Bloodborne Pathogens Training or equivalent
High School Diploma or equivalent or completion of three years of High School with evidence of current enrollment
Experience: Previous experience preferred
Skills Required:
Ability to swim and dive proficiently. Knowledge of lifesaving and lifeguarding methods and techniques. Ability to administer first aid and CPR. Ability to professionally interact with the public. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends and holidays as required.
Wage Rate Per Appendix B-3 6/16