Head Lifeguard - Palatine (FR: R-5678)

Midtown is looking for a Head Lifeguard to add to our world-class team this summer!

The rate of pay for this role is $18.00 to $20.00 per hour, based on experience.

Position Summary

As an integral part of the aquatics and lifeguard team, our Head Lifeguards inspire members through movement, community, and personal attention. They encourage active, social, and healthier lives by:

• Demonstrating sound leadership, professionalism, resilience, and optimism in any/all situations

• Monitoring lifeguards and ensuring they are following safety protocols

• Maintain a safe swimming environment by enforcing all rules and regulations of the pool and surrounding area

• Recognize and respond effectively in emergency situations

• Perform water rescues and administer basic first aid as needed

• Inspect the facility on a daily basis and report any unsafe conditions or faulty equipment to your manager

• Direct swimmers in and out of the pool in hazardous conditions

• Maintain a clean environment in and around the pool

Our Head Lifeguards:

• Have at least two or more years of lifeguard supervisory experience 

• Are able to effectively provide associate training and development

• Possess nationally recognized certifications in aquatics including: CPR/AED, First Aid, CPO, AFO or equivalent

• Possess ability to provide multisensory instruction: auditory, visual, tactile, kinesthetic

• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to deliver information clearly, concisely, and in a timely manner.

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.