Lifeguard - Seasonal Summer 2026

• Position Title: Lifeguard - Seasonal Summer 2026
• Department: Parks & Recreation
• Closing Date: Position is open until filled.

Starting Wage:

$15.50 - $17.50 / per hour DOQ

Hours and Schedule:

20-35 hours / week

Position Summary:

Lifeguards ensure the safety of pool patrons and the efficient operation of the pool. Lifeguards report directly to the Pool Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• • Consistently prevent accidents, enforce safety rules, respond appropriately to emergencies, and work cooperatively in a team.
  • Work with all members of the Villa Park Aquatic Team to establish and maintain a positive TEAM environment while maintaining participant safety in, on, and around the water.
  • Communicate effectively with and demonstrate professionalism to patrons, Aquatic Team members, management, and Village Administration.
  • Consistently enforce all pool rules and regulations on and off duty, work cooperatively in a team to appropriately respond to emergencies and maintain crowd control when appropriate.
  • Participate in mandatory professional in-service training.
  • Teach or assist with Learn to Swim lessons.
  • Make a reasonable effort to independently solve problems, referring problems beyond personal comfort to the Pool Manager.
  • Maintain all equipment necessary for the successful operation of the pool.
  • Perform other pool duties as requested by the Pool Manager and Village Administration.

Qualifications:

• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age or 15 years of age with a valid work permit.
• Must hold current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.

To Apply:

Please complete this online application.

Please contact Suzanne Earl, Program Supervisor II, for more information. [email protected] (No phone calls please).

The Village of Villa Park provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The Villa Park Parks & Recreation Department is required by state statute (70 ILCS 1205/8-23) to obtain criminal conviction information concerning applicants and shall perform a criminal background check for applicants for all positions. Applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of convictions. Conviction of offenses enumerated in subsection (c) of said statute shall automatically disqualify the applicant from consideration for working for the district. All other convictions shall not automatically disqualify the applicant from consideration, but rather, the conviction will be considered in relationship to the specific job.

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