Top 12 Lifeguard Jobs in Dekalb, Il

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DEKALB PARK DISTRICT —DeKalb, IL
- $15 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- 16+ years old
- Cleaning
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Daytime Lifeguard & Swim Lesson Instructor
Fox Valley Family YMCA —Plano, IL
- $15 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- First Aid Certification
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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Lakewood Crossing Pool Lifeguard Summer 2026
Pool Guards Inc —Hampshire, IL
- $15.00 - $17.45 an hour
- Part-time
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
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Lifeguard
Taylor YMCA —Elgin, IL
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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Lifeguard - Paid Training (non-seasonal)!
Goldfish Swim School - St. Charles —Saint Charles, IL
- $15 - $17 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Children
- Paid training
- 401(k)
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Fox Mill Pool Lifeguard Summer 2026
Pool Guards Inc —Campton Hills, IL
- From $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
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Talamore Pool Lifeguard Summer 2026
Pool Guards Inc —Huntley, IL
- $15.00 - $17.45 an hour
- Part-time
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
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Lakewood Creek Pool Lifeguard Summer 2026
Pool Guards Inc —Montgomery, IL
- $15.00 - $17.45 an hour
- Part-time
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
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Thornwood Pool Lifeguard Summer 2026
Pool Guards Inc —South Elgin, IL
- $15.00 - $17.45 an hour
- Part-time
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
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Lifeguard (Belvidere)
YMCA of Rock River Valley —Belvidere, IL
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Travel
- Entry level
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Pool Monitor-Seasons at Elgin
FIDUCIARY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT —Elgin, IL
- $16 an hour
- Seasonal
- Residential
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
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Aquatics Coordinator
Golden Corridor Family YMCA —Elgin, IL
- $16 an hour
- Part-time
- Management
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Employee discount
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Lifeguard

DEKALB PARK DISTRICT -
DeKalb, IL

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Job Details

Part-time
$15 - $18 an hour

Qualifications

Cardiac arrest emergency response
Patient resuscitation
Lifeguard Training
Venue customer assistance
AED operation
Lifeguard Certification
Swimming rescues
AED Certification

Full Job Description

DeKalb Park District
Position Description

DEPARTMENT: Recreation

TITLE: Lifeguard

CLASSIFICATION: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Monitors activities in swimming areas to prevent accidents and provide assistance to swimmers by performing essential job duties and responsibilities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to the Pool Manager, Aquatics Supervisor, and Hopkins Facilities and Aquatics Manager

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Cautions swimmers regarding unsafe activities and enforces facility rules.
Rescues swimmers in danger of drowning and administers first aid.
Continuously scan assigned areas of responsibility and recognize and respond to emergencies.
Complete incident/accident reports as required.
Maintains a working knowledge of all Park District and aquatic safety rules.
Cleans the pool deck area and locker rooms.
Installs or removes lane lines and starting blocks.
Has the ability to perform the physical and cognitive skills necessary to achieve and maintain a lifeguard and CPR certification as prescribed by the Park District.
Promptly reports any work-related or patron injuries to supervisor.
Uses good safety awareness and judgement; corrects unsafe conditions and/or reports them to supervisor.
Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; respond to requests for service and assistance.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES:

Participate in required district training programs including lifeguard in-service training and certification updates.
Supervise facility rentals.
Provide backup to related positions when possible.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Must be 16 years of age or older.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to perform life-saving techniques including in-pool rescues, CPR, AED administration and first aid under stressful conditions.
Well organized and strong ability to work independently as well as with others.
Ability to follow directions and give clear instructions.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to handle negative feedback from patrons.
Ability to portray a professional image of the District.

Special Requirements:

Possess and maintain American Red Cross lifeguard certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions including water, sun, high humidity, excessive heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

SELECTION GUIDELINES:

Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview and reference and /or background check, and job-related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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