Head Lifeguard Job at East Bank Club, Chicago, IL

  • East Bank Club
  • Chicago, IL

Job 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.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Temporary work, Summer work, Shift work

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