Lead Lifeguard - Part Time
Elk Grove Park District
- Elk Grove Village, IL
- Permanent
- Part-time
Hours: Weekday mornings and middays; additional hours available on weekends and eveningsJOB SUMMARYThe Lead lifeguard is responsible for performing the duties as outlined in this analysis. The lifeguard is a part time employee working from 3-30 hours per week. Work primarily takes place on weekdays between 6am-12pm. The Lead lifeguard may be a year-round or a seasonal employee. Work is performed at a self-controlled pace but may vary depending on the demands of the job required.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Maintain 10/20 scanning of zones of the pool area to ensure patrons safety and supervision at all times.
- Perform rescues and/or CPR with a high level of skill mastery.
- Attend 4 hours of in-service training per month to maintain certification requirements and improve upon all lifeguarding skills.
- Attend all required trainings
- Inspect lifeguard equipment to ensure it is in good working order.
- Serve as lead responder of emergency action plans during shift (dependent upon staff rotation).
- Serve as lead role in customer service duties (internal and external).
- Assist with facility supervision and management
- Cleaning/maintenance of aquatic facilities.
- Enforce safety rules at aquatic facilities.
- Performs the job safely and in compliance with Park District policies, procedures, work and safety rules.
- Be familiar with the safe operation of any equipment necessary in accomplishing required tasks.
- Oversee and assist in emergency procedures and pool evacuations.
- Good knowledge of pertinent safety precautions.
- Ability to maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees.
- The Lifeguard must be certified by Jeff Ellis and Associates.