# Head Lifeguard

**Company:** [East Bank Club](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/bSscTr6a4TbZJM8Cf94wi9.md)
**Location:** Chicago, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Fitness & Recreation

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## Description

Overseeing pools to facilitate a safe and well-run environment for all members.  Has knowledge of rules and answer any questions. Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations. Has the necessary skills to enforce pool guidelines with a kind member service approach, and lead staff by example and making assignment adjustments as necessary. Leads Summer Incentive programming including positive praise systems. Must run/assist in running monthly In-Service meetings for Lifeguarding staff.  

**Pay Rate:** $20.00 per hour. This is considered an entry level position.

**Schedule:**

-   30 hours per week. 15 administrative, 15 lifeguarding
-   Monday-Saturday availability required

**Essential Functions:**

-   Maintain an on-deck presence in our 4th Level Indoor Pool; and Outdoor Pools during summer season
-   Provides training for new lifeguards and mentorship for all lifeguards
-   Adjust and communicate assignments to lifeguards as weather and attendance change needs
-   Ensure that lifeguards are at assigned areas and performing to EBC standards, offer direction and guidance as needed.
-   Communicate staff performance issues to Director of Aquatics
-   Schedule and run in-service training for Aquatics staff
-   Teach or Co-Teach American Red Cross Lifeguarding (shallow water) certification classes
-   Give breaks to lifeguards throughout shifts
-   Observing assigned pool and pool area
-   Member service recovery for any issues that arise in or around pool areas
-   Relay any member relations problems to supervisors or management
-   Controlling all actions around pool
-   Enforcing all posted pool guidelines
-   Enforcing Children’s Rules and age restrictions
-   Keeping pool area and all pool storage areas clean and organized

-   Picking up towels
-   Moving Chairs
-   Clean/ scrub pool, waterline to expansion joint
-   Clean any part of the pool that is dirty throughout entire shift
-   Vacuuming pools any time necessary
-   Shut down pool and perform necessary cleanup whenever needed
-   Arranging equipment and swim aids

-   Assist Aerobics and Swim Instructors in setting up or facilitating classes including taking attendance
-   Displays appropriate body language and greets members as they come to the pool
-   Initiate and run employee incentive programs
-   Suggests new programs and ideas for improvement
-   Noticing small details around pool area that need attention

**Marginal Functions:**

-   Member relations
-   Reassigning staff when pool attendance demands including sending guards home
-   Communicate problems or potential problems to supervisors
-   Maintaining open communication with lifeguards
-   Referring employees to managers when appropriate

**Other Job Functions:**

-   All other job duties as assigned by management.

## Requirements

-   Maintains current Red Cross Lifeguarding. (Current America Heart Association and Ellis certifications will be accepted until Red Cross certifications can be obtained.)
-   Acquire Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification within 30 days after hire.
-   Ability to lead by example
-   Time management skills
-   Ability to work well with others
-   Ability to deal with members’ complaints
-   Organization
-   Positive attitude

## Benefits

**Time Off & Retirement**

-   Paid Time Off
-   401(k) with company match up to 3%
-   Value Sharing (Profit sharing)
-   Holiday Bonus
-   Paid Parental Leave

**  
Health & Wellness:**

-   Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance
-   HSA and FSA enrollment options
-   Short- & Long-Term Disability options
-   Life Insurance: Basic coverage equivalent to annual income, with voluntary options for additional coverage
-   Long-Term Care options: Coverage up to 50% of annual income
-   Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
-   EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
-   Pet Insurance through MetLife

**  
Employee Perks:**

-   Free workout privileges
-   Employee discounts in the Pro Shop, Spa & Salon services and in the Market
-   Parking and transit benefits (pre-tax deduction)
-   Access to Tickets at Work discounts
-   Tuition reimbursement

_East Bank Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug/smoke-free workplace._