Summer - Lifeguard​/Swim instructor

Location: Deerfield, IL

The Deerfield Park District has a mission to provide outstanding parks, services, facilities, and recreation programs that enrich lives, promote healthy living, and provide memorable experiences. To support our over 25 parks and facilities we have a dedicated and diverse workforce of over 500 staff seasonally. We are an award-winning Park District with multiple distinctions of excellence, including our Best Workplace for Commuters.

Be a part of a supportive team of peers while staying active and learning new skills. Our Lifeguards help maintain an environment of safety in our Aquatic facilities. We provide opportunities to grow into a leadership role.

Lifeguards to begin training in May for work in summer;
June through September 2nd. Targeting between 30 hours a week with a mix of training, lifeguarding, and teaching swimming. Applicants should expect to work both as a lifeguard and a swim instructor.

June 1‑June 5: 8am‑4pm; with breaks.

Monday - Friday: 9am - 1pm

Monday - Friday: 2‑3 days of the week you'll also have a lifeguard shift from either 2‑6pm or 2‑8pm.

Pay rate: starts at $17 for summer

Applicants are not required to have lifeguard certification to be considered for position. Paid training is available for both swim instruction and lifeguarding.

• Ability to focus and maintain the 30 second standard
• Performs life-saving techniques including in-pool rescues, CPR, AED, and Oxygen administration and first aid
• Respond to emergencies
• Cautions swimmers regarding unsafe activities and enforces facility rules
• Cleans the pool deck area and locker rooms
• Installs or removes lane lines
• Must have the ability to perform the physical and cognitive skills necessary to achieve and maintain a lifeguard and CPR certification as prescribed by the agency
• Responds to concerns and requests from members, residents and guests with a sense of urgency and take the necessary corrective action including follow up
• Attends all appropriate staff meetings and required in-service trainings
• Customer Service oriented
• Be comfortable in the water and around children.
• Ability to enter the water for prolonged periods of time
• Confidence in leading groups of children and teaching swimming skills

• Must be 15 years old or older (applicants less than 16 must obtain a work permit after job offer).
• Ability to swim front crawl with breathing and breaststroke
• Ability to pass lifeguard certification during paid training;
  American Red Cross
• Ability to pass swim instructor training during paid training
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Must demonstrate vision capabilities of 20/30 corrected or best corrected for lifeguarding
• If needed, must always wear corrective eye wear to maintain 20/30 or better vision while lifeguarding
• Specific psychological demands of this job include the ability to remain calm under stress levels associated with constant public contact
• We abide by the Illinois Park District Code

$17–$19.5 per hour, starting pay at the base of range.

Sachs Recreation Center free membership and free pool pass for employee during employment with park district.