LIFEGUARD
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third-largest school district in the United States, serving over 330,000 students across 600+ schools and employing nearly 36,000 people, most of whom are teachers. CPS has ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. To fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Five core principles are embedded within these commitments - high-quality, rigorous instruction, talented and empowered educators, safety and support, financial stability, and collective impact.
Under the immediate supervision of a teacher possessing a valid teaching certificate, ensures the safety of students by constantly monitoring activities in swimming areas to prevent accidents and provide assistance to swimmers, and performs related duties as required.
The Lifeguard will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:
Typical Duties/Responsibilities:
Rescues swimmers in danger of drowning, administers first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as necessary, cautions swimmers regarding unsafe areas of swimming pools, assists teachers in providing swimming instructions to students, may assist teachers in maintaining order in swimming pool areas, may officiate at swimming meets.
In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Job Title must possess the following qualifications:
Type of Education Required: • Graduation from high school, or GED equivalent.
Type of Experience Required:
• Previous lifeguard experience is highly desirable.
LIFEGUARD Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Knowledge of lifesaving and lifeguarding methods and techniques.
• Ability to effectively administer first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to victims requiring such attention, ability to swim and dive proficiently.
• Demonstrated swimming and diving skills.
Certificate Requirements: Must posses valid certification from the American Red Cross in First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Lifeguard Training.
Physical Requirements: Medium Work: Exerting twenty (20) to fifty (50) pounds of force occasionally, or ten (10) to fifteen (15) pounds of force frequently, or greater than negligible up to ten (10) pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands include the ability to hear and talk frequently; frequent use of far visual acuity and depth perception; ability to see and distinguish colors; ability to climb, stoop, and bend; ability to reach and handle objects. Constant exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.
Residency Requirement: As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and must maintain residency throughout their employment with the district.
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third-largest school district in the United States, serving over 330,000 students across 600+ schools and employing nearly 36,000 people, most of whom are teachers. CPS has ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. To fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Five core principles are embedded within these commitments - high-quality, rigorous instruction, talented and empowered educators, safety and support, financial stability, and collective impact.
Under the immediate supervision of a teacher possessing a valid teaching certificate, ensures the safety of students by constantly monitoring activities in swimming areas to prevent accidents and provide assistance to swimmers, and performs related duties as required.
The Lifeguard will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:
Typical Duties/Responsibilities:
Rescues swimmers in danger of drowning, administers first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as necessary, cautions swimmers regarding unsafe areas of swimming pools, assists teachers in providing swimming instructions to students, may assist teachers in maintaining order in swimming pool areas, may officiate at swimming meets.
In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Job Title must possess the following qualifications:
Type of Education Required: • Graduation from high school, or GED equivalent.
Type of Experience Required:
• Previous lifeguard experience is highly desirable.
LIFEGUARD Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Knowledge of lifesaving and lifeguarding methods and techniques.
• Ability to effectively administer first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to victims requiring such attention, ability to swim and dive proficiently.
• Demonstrated swimming and diving skills.
Certificate Requirements: Must posses valid certification from the American Red Cross in First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Lifeguard Training.
Physical Requirements: Medium Work: Exerting twenty (20) to fifty (50) pounds of force occasionally, or ten (10) to fifteen (15) pounds of force frequently, or greater than negligible up to ten (10) pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands include the ability to hear and talk frequently; frequent use of far visual acuity and depth perception; ability to see and distinguish colors; ability to climb, stoop, and bend; ability to reach and handle objects. Constant exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.
Residency Requirement: As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and must maintain residency throughout their employment with the district.