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Chicago Park District - Department Of Human Resources
Job Title: Lifeguard (BID) Beaches & Pools (Part-Time)Location: TBA
Contact: Job Contact Email
Note: This opportunity is for current Chicago Park District employees and members in good standing of SEIU-Local 73 only.
BID APPLICATION PERIOD: 3/17/08 – 5/19/08
SUBMIT BID APPLICATIONS TO: Chicago Park District 541 N. Fairbanks Ct., ChicagoIllinois60611, 312-742-5220.Title: Lifeguard (H)
2008 Starting Seasonal Salary: $12.70 per hour
Department:Sports & Recreation
DUTIES:Guards beaches and/pool area to protect swimmers from accidents or drowning.Responds to emergency situations in accordance with established methods and procedures.Administers first aid, CPR as necessary.Enforces park rules and regulations regarding pool and beach activities.Maintains aquatic safety equipment by inspecting and reporting repairs needed to buoys, floats, ropes or other equipment installed as safety measures.Performs maintenance duties in keeping pool and beach areas clean, safe and attractive.Assists and/or leads aquatic instruction and recreational activities including swimming lessons, hydro-aerobics, water polo and swim team.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Training and Experience:Completion of at least two years of High School is recommended.
Certification Requirements at time of hire:
American Red Cross Life Guarding certificate, or equivalent to include:
American Red Cross CPR for Professional Rescuer, or equivalent
American Red Cross First Aid, or equivalent
American Red Cross AED, or equivalent
American Red Cross Oxygen Administration, or equivalent
American Red Cross Blood borne Pathogens Training or equivalent
Chicago Park District Life Guarding Card
