Aquatics Lifeguards / Swim Lessons

Position Type:
Aquatics

Date Posted:
1/14/2026

Location:
Lake Bluff Blair Park Pool/Sunrise Park & Beach

Date Available:
05/18/2026
The Lake Bluff Park District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must be at least 15 years of age.
• Lifeguarding License from the American Red Cross with Waterfront Endorsement preferred,
inhouse training will also be offered for those not certified.
• CPR, AED, and First Aid Certificate.


HOURS:AND PAY:
Various daytime, evening and weekend shifts. 12 - 35 hours per week. Season runs Late May - Early September. Pay will start at $16.00 per hour depending on qualifications.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to provide excellent guest service and the ability to positively interact with guests on a daily basis.
• Demonstrate maturity, reliability, initiative and responsibility.
• Ability to provide excellent guest service and the ability to positively interact with guests on a daily basis.
• Physical ability and endurance to perform the job as required.
• Maintain a professional image and enforce all rules, regulations, and work to create a safe aquatic environment.
• Performs the job safely and in compliance with Park District policies, procedures, work and safety rules.
• Demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of all safety, rescue and first aid procedures at the pool and waterfront.
• Actively participate in a minimum of four (4) hours of training each month, in addition to daily in-service drills.
• Accept responsibility for the cleanliness of the facility as assigned.
• Supports & exhibits the established organizational values of respect, communication, integrity, innovation, recognition, continuous learning, fun, empowerment and people.
• Responsible for set up and clean up the facility prior to opening and after closing, respectively.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (for Swim Lessons):
• Follow our swim program under the direction of the Swim Lesson Manager and the leadership of your assigned swim instructor.
• Teach with encouragement and positive reinforcement.
• Adapt teaching approaches to the age, experience, and ability of participants so they meet level objectives.
• Accept responsibility for opening set-up and closing cleaning duties.
• Complete progress reports for all swimmers on time.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by the Swim Lesson Manager.
• Actively participate in in-service training as deemed necessary.
• Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintains a high standard of customer service.
• Communicate and enforce all Blair Park facility policies, rules, and regulations in a personable and professional manner.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (for Sailing Instructors):

• Under the general direction of the Sailing Team Leader, the individual must be self-motivated and capable of initiating and developing tasks on a regular basis. Guidance is provided through departmental policies, Park District operating practices and procedures, and other resources as applicable to the specific project assigned.
• Deliver a developmentally appropriate sailing program for registrants.
• Evaluate the success of the sailing program and the development of each registrant's sailing abilities and skills.
• Instructors will demonstrate a commitment to working as a team, and be supportive of the efforts of their fellow instructors.
• Be an appropriate role model for the students. Encourage the highest levels of sportsmanship and behavior. Generate enthusiasm and commitment to learning.
• Follow the course curriculum as designed. It is expected that Instructors will make full and constructive use of the time scheduled for classes, and show creativity and excitement with their classes to the best of their ability.
• Instructors are responsible for all landside and on-the-water aspects of the conduct of their classes. This includes assisting students with the preparation and launching of their sailboats, reviewing and insuring that rigging is done correctly, and that the boat(s) are in safe, working condition.
• Instructors are responsible for insuring that the safety boat(s) that they will be using for class has the necessary and required safety and teaching equipment, before going out on the water.
• At the end of the day, Instructors are responsible for making sure that all boats, both safety and sail, are properly secured and put away, and that any extraneous equipment or materials (including trash) has been removed.
• Instructors are responsible for reporting accidents/illness, both minor and serious to the appropriate chain of command, and for making the appropriate notes in the Injury Log.
• Instructors are responsible for reporting any problems with the condition of any boat (safety or sail) used in the program.
• Arrive and be ready to begin work at the scheduled time, dressed in appropriate attire.Performs other duties, as assigned.