Mundelein Park District is hiring: Aquatics Junior Lifeguard - Seasonal in Munde

Aquatics Junior Lifeguard

Position Type: Seasonal Start Date: May 2025

Hiring Wage Range: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour DOQ

Full Wage Range: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour DOQ

Benefits: District Discounts

Summary

The primary responsibility of the Aquatics Junior Lifeguard is to ensure the protection of the life and well‐being of each person using a swimming area. The Aquatics Junior Lifeguard will be able to anticipate dangerous situations and actually prevent an accident before it occurs. All Aquatics Junior lifeguards are required to be familiar with aquatics guidelines, safety duties, lifeguarding guidelines and emergency procedures. The Aquatics Junior Lifeguard reports daily to the Deck Manager. The Aquatics Junior Lifeguard will also work closely with the Aquatics Supervisor.

Qualifications - Education, Experience and Training

Must be at 15 years of age. Past experience swimming is preferred. StarGuard Elite Lifeguard certification and CPR, First Aid and AED certification will be provided. Must successfully complete provided trainings and certifications. Must successfully complete vision screening test with 20/30 or better, in either eye uncorrected or with correction.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• After training, pass a StarGuard Elite certification test.
• After training, pass CPR, AED, Oxygen, and First Aid Certification.
• Follow correct lifesaving techniques and established emergency procedures.
• Follow all practices and policies set by StarGuard Elite
• Attend four hours of in‐service training each month.
• Guarantee the safety and well‐being of the patrons.
• Reports to Supervisor/Manager on duty.
• Enforce all policies, rules and regulations established by the Mundelein Park and Recreation District, with particular attention to those designed for the facility one is positioned at.
• Be effective and tactful with all patrons.
• Report all unsafe conditions to Supervisor and/or Manager on duty.
• Reports on time for shifts ready to assume duties at the prescribed time.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.