Job Details
Gillson Beach Lifeguard Job Details Job Location Gillson Beach/Park - Wilmette, IL Position Type Part Time Short Term Education Level Not Specified Salary Range $14.00 Job Shift Various Job Category Recreation **Gillson Beach Lifeguard**
**Job Summary**: The Gillson Beach Lifeguard is responsible for public safety and policy guidance for the swimming beach and adjacent waters.
**Supervisory Responsibilities**:
* None
**Essential Duties/Responsibilities**:
* Enforce all area rules and regulations with consistency
* Perform surveillance duties for patrons, camps and outside groups
* Monitor and complete reports on water conditions, safety and equipment checks and incident reports
* Communicate with other Park District staff, supervisors and team leaders as needed
* Perform first aid when needed and in line with American Red Cross training
* Attend pre-shift and bi-weekly in-services and skills tests
* Comply with established Park District and site procedures
* Actively support the agencys risk management protocol that will effectively control and reduce accidents
* Obey the practical safety rules, regulations and procedures established by the Safety Committee, attend and participate in required safety trainings
* Promptly report all unsafe actions, practices or conditions to the immediate supervisor
* Perform other related duties as assigned, based on agency needs
**Required Skills/Abilities (Technology, Mathematical, Language)**:
* Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
* Ability to project across a large area with clear and concise language
* Ability to maintain self-control and composure in high stress and/or difficult situations
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
**Education and/or Experience**:
* Must be at least 16 years of age
**Physical Requirements/Work Environment**:
* Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
* Must be able to lift and/or move 25 pounds
* Holiday and weekend work is required
* Frequently required to sit, stand and climb
* Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
**Required Certificates/Licenses/Registrations**:
* American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
* American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguarding
* American Red Cross Administering Emergency Oxygen