Lifeguard

Duties: Under the direction of the Aquatic Manager, the Lifeguard is responsible for the following:

• Presenting a positive image of the Peoria Park District and the Aquatics Operation.
• Enforcing all pool rules at all times.
• Attending In-Service training on a weekly/monthly basis.
• Maintaining ILTP technical rescue skills competency at “test ready” levels at all times during the period of licensure.
• Maintaining mental and physical skill levels also at a “test ready” level.
• Enforcing and maintaining the 10/20 Protection Standard at all times.
• Making sure to perform “bottom checks” each rotation in and out of the lifeguard chair.
• Not leaving post except for a rescue or when relieved by another lifeguard or supervisor.
• Caring for all equipment and replacing it in the correct place after each use.
• Being able to work the assigned shift.
• Completing cleaning duties, such as, but not limited to the following:
  • Moving chairs
  • Sweeping
  • Mopping
  • Scrubbing the deck
  • Cleaning restroom areas
  • Restocking restrooms
  • Taking the trash out
  • Vacuuming and cleaning pools
  • Wiping down windows
  • Pulling weeds
  • Spreading mulch
• Following all safety procedures that pertain to the duties performed. Supporting all aspects of the Park District’s safety procedures.
• Performing all other duties as required.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain your swimming ability at the “test-ready” level. Must be able to swim 200 yards using freestyle or breaststroke or a combination of both strokes and complete this in 4 minutes or less.
• Able to perform a feet-first surface dive and retrieve a 10 lb. weighted brick and bring it to the surface.
• Must be able to tread water for 2 minutes only using legs.
• Maintain the ability to be able to rescue an adult from the deepest point of the training pool, bring them to the surface, perform “team” management by executing an extrication onto the pool deck, and perform a scenario that could involve: rescue breathing, CPR, possible obstructed airway, or spinal management.
• Able to move and connect pool chemical containers weighing up to 50 lbs.