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Head Lifeguard

Peoria Park District -
Peoria, IL

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Job Details

Part-time
$19 an hour

Qualifications

Patient resuscitation
First aid
Airway management
Swimming rescues

Full Job Description

Duties: Under the direction of the Aquatic Manager, the Head Lifeguard is responsible for the following:

Being the center point of contact /communications when there are immediate issues with staff.
Supervising morning, afternoon, evening, and/or weekend lifeguard shifts.
Having proficient rescue skills and being able to demonstrate these abilities.
Conducting a lifeguard in-service training, and making positive corrections when needed.
Correctly test water chemistry and communicate to FT staff any deficiencies.
Being able to follow directions from FT staff when corrections in water chemistry, lifeguarding, scheduling, and swim lessons are needed.
Being able to check in swim lesson participants on specific evenings/weekends.
Answering phone calls, questions, or taking messages in a customer service-friendly manner.
Being able to completely fill out group reservation forms.
Following all safety procedures that pertain to the duties performed. Supporting all aspects of the Park District’s safety procedures.
Performing all other duties as required.

Essential Functions:

Maintain your swimming ability at the “test-ready” level. Must be able to swim 200 yards using freestyle or breaststroke or a combination of both strokes and complete this in 4 minutes or less.
Able to perform a feet-first surface dive and retrieve a 10 lb. weighted brick and bring it to the surface.
Must be able to tread water for 2 minutes only using legs.
Maintain the ability to be able to rescue an adult from the deepest point of the training pool, bring them to the surface, perform “team” management by executing an extrication onto the pool deck, and perform a scenario that could involve: rescue breathing, CPR, possible obstructed airway, or spinal management.
Able to move and connect pool chemical containers weighing up to 50 lbs.

Education: High school or college student preferred.

Experience: Previous experience as a lifeguard at Peoria Park District.

Certification: Current Ellis Lifeguard certification or the ability to obtain this certification.

Knowledge and Ability:

Considerable ability as a swimmer plus skills in water rescue work and resuscitation.
Knowledge of principles and practices of pool rules, policies, and procedures.
Ability to work harmoniously with the public and fellow employees in an enthusiastic and cooperative manner.
Ability to effectively communicate in both speaking and writing.
Good/sound working relations with all aquatic employees.
Knowledge of aquatics and aquatic safety.
Ability to anticipate problems with the staff schedule and make corrections immediately.
Ability to be professional, respectful, accountable, innovative, to follow safety procedures, and be equitable to both internal and external customers.

Perks:

Part-time employees enjoy discounted recreation classes and free admission to select Park District facilities.

The Peoria Park District hires without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, pregnancy, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, protected veteran status, or on the basis of any characteristic protected by law.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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