Part Time Lifeguard

## Company Description We are seeking candidates to fill our Lifeguard role! This role is set to start August 22, 2026 working year round, with hours increasing in the summer for summer camp. Our Lifeguards help to keep students and other pool visitors safe and provide general assistance when needed. ## Job Description **Essential Functions and Responsibilities:** - Actively guard and scan the pool area - Prevent injuries by minimizing or eliminating hazards in the pool and aquatics area - Enforce pool rules and policies, and help to educate students and visitors about them - Assist in clearing all swimmers from the water when necessary - Assist students and other pool visitors in non-emergency situations - Recognize and respond quickly and effectively to all emergencies, following training and facility protocols - Report any unsafe conditions or equipment - Assist in educating students about safe pool use and help provide swim instruction or manage pool games when appropriate - Perform general pool or locker room maintenance or other tasks in the pool area as assigned. - Participate in regular in-service training; maintain certification and physical ability/fitness level in order to effectively respond to an emergency - Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested ## Qualifications - High School Diploma preferred - Previous swimming experience and lifeguarding experience is required, preferably with 3 to 6 year old children. - Must be actively certified in the following areas: - ARC-Lifeguarding and First Aid - ARC-CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer - Prerequisites for American Red Cross lifeguard and rescuer training; include a minimum age of 15 and passing certain swimming requirements - Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, verbal and written, with children and adults - Understanding of a child's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development - Demonstrated ability to follow directions and complete tasks in an effective manner - Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy setting - Ability to organize and participate in age-appropriate enrichment activities - Ability to work well with people - Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations ## Additional Information Pay Information: Hourly Rate starting at $22.00 per hour Schedule: Saturdays, 8:30am to 2:30pm, starting August 22, 2026. Guaranteed 6 hours per week; additional hours available during summer camp season (8 weeks in June/July/August) *Near North Montessori believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, ancestry, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, conditions, and privileges of employment.*