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Arlington Heights Park District is now recruiting lifeguards and swim instructors for the 2026-27 indoor season! The Lifeguard/Swim Instructor is responsible for patrolling the community pool to ensure the safety and enjoyment of its patrons and for conducting swimming lessons for children and/or adults. Please note that as part of the interview process, applicants will perform skills in the pool (200 yard swim, 2 minute tread, brick retrieval from bottom of pool) Candidates that successfully complete their skill screening will select a certification offering. Salary: $17/Hr. Lifeguard/Swim Instructor - Job Description Essential Job Duties • Teaches swim classes in accordance with the Park District’s instructional swimming program • Supervises swimmers in assigned area of pool during public use • Enforces pool rules, prevents accidents and maintains discipline • Assists the Lesson Coordinator with inserting or removing lap lines and bringing equipment to the pool area • Performs first aid technique and rescue procedures, as necessary • Performs basic maintenance in pool area and locker rooms to ensure a safe and clean environment • Reports any irregular discipline, safety or maintenance problems to the Pool Manager or Lesson Coordinator • Participates in rescue drills, first aid reviews, instructional clinics and other skill development activities • Maintains a current lifeguard certification • Attends required trainings and meetings • Performs the job safely and in compliance with District policies, procedures, work and safety rules, and the employee handbook • Maintains a clean and organized work environment • Additional functions as assigned which may be considered essential Skills and Qualifications • High school student, high school graduate or G.E.D. • Minimum age of 15 is required • Valid work permit is required, if under age 16 • Or, any equivalent combination of education, experience and training • National Pool and Water Park Lifeguarding Certification, or equivalent • CPR (Infant, Child and Adult), AED Certification Part-Time Wages BENEFITS WE OFFER • PTAC Membership to ARC • Discounts on some programming • KinderCare Discount AHPD OVERVIEW The Arlington Heights Park District (AHPD) is a public park and recreation agency located in Arlington Heights, Illinois—one of the largest communities in Chicago's prestigious northwest suburban corridor. Our mission is to enrich the community by providing fun, accessible and impactful recreation and facilities for every age and season. However, you choose to recreate, we have something for you. We aim to serve everyone equally and fairly across our 29 facilities—including five community centers with outdoor pools, Arlington Ridge Center, two tennis clubs, two public golf clubs, Lake Arlington, Arlington Heights Historical Museum, and Senior Center—and 58 parks across 716 acres of land. In our 95-year history, we have earned multiple distinctions recognizing our high-quality standards of excellence, including three National Gold Medal Awards, maintaining a Moody’s AAA bond rating for nine years, and receiving multiple awards for fiscal responsibility. The Arlington Heights Park District commits itself to diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a mutually respectful, multicultural, and equitable environment.