Seasonal Lifeguard

To learn more about the Town of Addison Athletic Club and Seasonal Employment opportunities, please visit:
Seasonal Hiring - Addison Parks.

The Town is looking to hire twelve (12) Seasonal Lifeguards for the Addison Athletic Club's upcoming Pool Season!

• Sign-On Bonus:
  • $300.00 if the employee starts on or before May 18, 2026, and works Memorial Day Weekend.
  • $250.00 if the employee starts by May 28, 2026.
  • $150.00 if the employee starts by June 16, 2026.
• Referral Bonus: $50.00 for Town employees if they refer a candidate who is successfully onboarded into a Seasonal position with the Addison Athletic Club.
• Retention Bonus: $250.00 if available to work all weekends through the end of the season.
• Holiday Bonus: $50.00 if available to work on a Town holiday.

• School in Session
  :
  Cannot work between 10:00pm – 5:00am Sunday – Thursday and/or 12:00pm – 5:00am Friday – Saturday.
• Summer (Not in Summer School):
  Cannot work 12:00pm – 5:00am.
• Cannot work more than 8 hours in one day or more than 48 hours per week.

Under direct supervision of the Head Lifeguard and Pool Supervisor to safeguard and regulate the conduct of all patrons of the Addison Athletic Club outdoor swimming pool facilities. Responsible for all areas of safety and welfare of users, staff, equipment, and facilities; handles emergencies if they develop. Position requires regular contact with the public in both structured and unstructured situations that will require considerable tact and judgment.

• Supervises large groups in the water, including children, both visually and audible to ensure health and safety standards.
• Ensures patron safety by enforcing pool rules and regulations; performs water rescues and administers basic first aid as needed.
• Carries out emergency operating procedures and notifies proper authorities.
• Directs and demonstrates proper and safe use of facility equipment; ensures policy and proper procedures are followed at all times.
• Performs minor maintenance such as cleaning the pool and custodial tasks; reports larger maintenance problems; opens and/or closes facilities.
• Meets and greets the public; answers telephone; inputs and retrieves computer data.
• Performs cashier duties as needed.
• Offers support for recreational, civic, and cultural activities in which the Town participates; assists in various administrative tasks.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

• Minimum age of 15; AND
• Two (2) seasons of lifeguarding experience and/or experience in a public setting is preferred; OR
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Clear Criminal Background check and pre-employment drug screen.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and First Aid required.
• American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification required.
• American Red Cross AED Essentials is required.

• Knowledge of basic computer and clerical skills.
• Skilled in enforcing pool rules and regulations.
• Skilled in operating pool handicap lift.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships.

Lifts equipment, furniture, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds and sets up in area of activity. Position requires walking, standing, stooping, bending, twisting upper body, reaching, pulling, climbing, and lifting. Work is usually performed outdoors and employee will be subject to extremes of weather and temperatures, as well as high noise levels. Must be able to perform emergency rescue drills as required as a condition of continued employment.

Hours will vary depending upon staffing level and demand for services. Schedule may be modified if department needs arise. Works rotating shifts, sometimes on short notice.

The Town of Addison is an equal opportunity employer. The Town prohibits discrimination on the basis of any protected class, status, characteristic, or activity under law.

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