Springfield Park District

LIFEGUARD: AQUATICS

Department: Eisenhower, Nelson Center, Veteran’s Memorial Pools

Position Title: Lifeguard (entry level)

Reporting Authority: Head Lifeguard, Lifeguard Supervisor and Aquatic Manager

Classification: Non-Exempt

Salary: $13.50 per hour

Position Summary:

Responsible for ensuring the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Recognize and respond quickly and effectively in emergencies.
• Enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules and regulations.
• Inspect the facility on a daily schedule and report any unsafe conditions or equipment to the supervisor.
• Complete records and reports.
• Participate in regular in-service training sessions.
• Maintain fitness level (swimming skills, strength and endurance).
• Complete additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Teach Swimming Lessons

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Current certification in the following
  • Lifeguarding:
    • American Red Cross Lifeguarding and First Aid
    • American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
• Demonstrate Lifeguarding knowledge and skills
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening
• Must be a minimum age of 15 years old
• Thorough knowledge and application of Lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques
• An understanding of facility characteristics, rules, policies and procedures
• Leadership and public relations skills
• Decision-making skills

General Requirements:

• Must be able to read and write and have good command of the English language.
• Good oral and written communication.
• Physical capabilities – lifts 50 pounds, squat, bend and move as necessary for the job.
• Must be able to perform basic mathematics.
• Must work well with the public.
• Must present a neat and professional appearance.
• Responsible to follow policies and procedures outlined in Springfield Park District employee manual.

Applications & Resumes should be submitted Online:

• To be considered for a position, all applicants should apply online through our Job Opportunity and Tracking Portal. No paper applications or resumes will be accepted. Go to www.springfieldparks.org and click on Join Our Team to see a full list of job opportunities.

The Springfield Park District is committed to the provisions of Equal Employment Opportunities and Affirmative Action to its applicants regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, age sex, marital or veterans’ status, national origin, disability or any other legally protected status.