Top 31 Lifeguards Jobs in Matteson, Il

LIFEGUARD
HOMEWOOD-FLOSSMOOR PARK DISTRICT —Homewood, IL
- $15 - $17 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid training
- Paid time off
Lifeguard (Districtwide)
Chicago Park District —Chicago, IL
- $23 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Outdoor work
- Paid parental leave
- Parental leave
3d
Aquatics Lifeguard
Life Time —Romeoville, IL
- $16 - $19 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
9d
Swim Central Deck Attendant
Oak Brook Park District —Oak Brook, IL
- $17 - $19 an hour
- Seasonal
- Bilingual
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
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7h
Rosegarden Pool Lifeguard Summer 2026
Pool Guards Inc —Cedar Lake, IN
- $17 - $19 an hour
- Part-time
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
Quick Apply
Lifeguard
School Town of Munster —Munster, IN
- Online Application
- High school
- School
- Entry level
Aylesworth Pool Lifeguard Summer 2026
Pool Guards Inc —Winfield, IN
- $17 - $19 an hour
- Part-time
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
Quick Apply
Farmingdale Terrace Pool Lifeguard Summer 2026
Pool Guards Inc —Darien, IL
- $15.00 - $17.45 an hour
- Part-time
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
Quick Apply
Lifeguard I
Crossroads YMCA —Schererville, IN
- From $12.50 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- BLS Certification
PT Lifeguard
Centers —Palos Hills, IL
- $15.50 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Computer literacy
- First Aid Certification
Lifeguard
City Colleges of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- High school diploma or GED
- Cleaning
Lifeguard
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago —Downers Grove, IL
- From $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- No experience needed
- Children
- Flexible schedule
Quick Apply
Hinswood Community Pool Lifeguard Summer 2026
Pool Guards Inc —Darien, IL
- $15.00 - $17.45 an hour
- Part-time
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
Quick Apply
Aquatic Coordinator
Crossroads YMCA —Schererville, IN
- From $17 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Microsoft Office
Lifeguard III
Crossroads YMCA —Hammond, IN
- From $14.25 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- BLS Certification
Lifeguard - Calumet City
CELTS Aquatics Group —Calumet City, IL
- $16.78 an hour
- Part-time
- Entry level
Quick Apply
Gary YMCA Team Member
Crossroads YMCA —Gary, IN
- $11 - $12 an hour
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- Entry level
- Under 1 year
- Paid training
- 403(b)
Aquatics Head Swim Team Coach
Life Time —Orland Park, IL
- $17.75 - $24.00 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- BLS Certification
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Lifeguard
Joliet Park District —Joliet, IL
- From $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Entry level
Quick Apply
Pool Attendant
Crossroads YMCA —Gary, IN
- From $10 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift 50 pounds

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LIFEGUARD

HOMEWOOD-FLOSSMOOR PARK DISTRICT -
Homewood, IL

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Job Details

Part-time
$15 - $17 an hour

Benefits

Paid training
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Qualifications

CPR Certification
Lifeguard Training
Customer service
Swimming
First Aid Certification
Lifeguard Certification
AED Certification
Emergency care
First aid and CPR

Full Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Aquatics Coordinator and Fitness Operations Supervisor, the lifeguard is responsible for performing a variety of duties to prepare the pool for the demands of the group present. The lifeguard is responsible for performing the duties as outlined in the analysis. He/she/they is a part-time employee working swim lessons each week during the Fall, Winter, and Spring sessions. The H-F Park District’s mission statement is “to enhance the quality of life through diverse recreational opportunities, facilities, and parks while caring for the environment”. The lifeguard is required to participate in monthly in-service training to demonstrate knowledge or ability to perform work activities. This can be verbal or physical and can cover all aspects of any of the described essential functions.
The lifeguard reports directly to Aquatics Coordinator. Lifeguard will also be expected to teach swim lessons on days they are not scheduled to guard. Lifeguard must be willing to pick up shifts for birthday parties, Family Swim, and private swim lessons.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide outstanding customer service to our internal and external guests by providing friendly, responsive, courteous and helpful service.
Protect the safety of swimmers.
Keep attention on the swimmers at all times when on duty.
Enforce all pool rules in the water and on the deck or in locker rooms.
Perform any necessary emergency procedures and first aid.
Attend required staff meetings.
Keep deck and water free of debris and equipment not being used.
Set up equipment or put it away, including toys and lane lines, and keep deck tidy at all times.
Be willing to substitute for fellow staff members.
Check safety equipment at the beginning of each shift.
Carefully complete accident reports after rendering whatever first aid is needed. Remember, with serious accidents, the Club Manager and Fitness Operations Supervisor must be notified.
Each lifeguard is responsible for fully understanding emergency procedures, pool rules, rescue techniques and minor first aid and will be expected to demonstrate any of these things at any given time.
Lifeguards will always wear their issued lifeguard staff t-shirt, suit, fanny pack filled with proper PPE, sunglasses, sunscreen and hat along with their whistle while on duty.
Read and follow the Park District policies.
Perform other duties as assigned by Aquatics Coordinator and Fitness Operations supervisor related to swim lessons, the pool, and its operation.
Perform and maintain all of the required skills and skill tests of their certification.
Adheres to all policies and procedures as outlined in the Aquatic Safety Manual.

Complete all duties assigned as a Swim Instructor, including participating in training, independently teaching classes, greeting participants and families, taking attendance, and filling out report cards.
Other related job duties as assigned.

COGNITIVE SKILLS REQUIRED:

The lifeguard must be able to follow directions from supervisor and co-workers.
The lifeguard must be able to give directions to co-workers.
The lifeguard must use good safety awareness and judgment.

JOB SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be at least 16 years old.
Must have or be able to obtain a current CPR/AED/First-Aid Certification.
Must have or be able to obtain current lifeguard training though StarGuard (current certification through Red Cross or Ellis and Associates is acceptable for crossover training).
Be able to swim 50 yards without stopping, swim 50 yards with a rescue tube across their chest, tread water for one minute without the use of your hands, and retrieve a 10lb. brick from the bottom of the pool (5ft deep)
Must be punctual, responsible, honest and trustworthy.
Must be able to communicate with public and fellow staff in a courteous manner, state rules firmly and diplomatically.
Represent the Park District in a professional manner in both job and appearance.
Exercise good personal habits of cleanliness and behavior.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

Must be able to obtain a current StarGuard Lifeguard Certification.
Current certification as a StarGuard lifeguard or comparable certification is strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
STANDING: Essential
SITTING: Frequent
WALKING: Essential
LIFTING: Must be able to lift equipment up to 50 lbs.; 75 lbs. with assistance
STOOPING: Frequent
REACHING: Frequent
CLIMBING: Frequent
VERBAL: Essential
VISION: Must maintain vision standard of 20/30 binocular, corrected or uncorrected

Part-Time Benefits:

Discounted individual fitness membership at Racquet Fitness Center
Discounted golf fees and driving range tokens at Coyote Run
Individual admission to open skate at H-F Ice Arena
Individual Lions pool pass
20% off (1) facility rental/year
20% off birthday party package for child(ren)
20% off program fees
Irons Oaks ropes course & climbing tower
Individual ski rental at Irons Oaks (cross-country skiing)
457 Retirement Plan
Participation in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund - only available if required minimum hours are met (work more than 1,000 hours in a year).
Additional benefits for facility employees only.
Paid CPR/AED training and certification
Paid Leave Time Off

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