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Midtown Athletic Club Chicago is looking for a year-round Lifeguard to watch over our pools and ensure the safety of our aquatics areas.

The Position

As an integral part of the aquatics team, our Lifeguards inspire members through movement, community, and personal attention. The responsibilities included enforcing pool rules, maintaining active surveillance, responding to aquatic emergencies, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting swim lessons and recreational swimming.

Scheduling expectations:

• Minimum availability of two consistent shifts per week.
• Weekdays: 3:45–7:15 PM
• Weekends: 8:45 AM–1:00 PM or 1:00–5:15 PM
• Must demonstrate consistent, reliable availability and a commitment to scheduled shifts.
• Required to attend and actively participate in all mandatory in-service training sessions.

Lifeguard requirements:

• Customer service-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong swimming abilities with training and certification in water rescue.
• Possess nationally recognized certifications in aquatics including: Lifeguarding, Pro CPR/AED, First Aid
• Red Cross Certification, preferred
• Demonstrate strong, proactive communication skills, including timely responses to management regarding operational updates.
• Take responsibility for regularly reviewing work-related communication.

Compensation

The compensation range for this position is $17.50 to $19.50.

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 Aquatics Department.

MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.