Lifeguard: Daytime Shift
Confidential
Posted: January 30, 2026
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Quick Summary
Join the Park District as a lifeguard—no experience needed! We’ll provide all the training you need to learn lifesaving skills, build confidence, and become part of a supportive, energetic team.
Required Skills
Job Description
Join the Park District as a lifeguard—no experience needed! We’ll provide all the training you need to learn lifesaving skills, build confidence, and become part of a supportive, energetic team. As a lifeguard, you’ll help keep our aquatic center safe by supervising swimmers, responding to emergencies, enforcing rules, and providing excellent customer service. It’s a great opportunity to gain valuable experience, stay engaged, and make a real impact in your community.
Hours and Scheduling
This flexible part-time position offers 15–20 hours per week, with a minimum of 2 days per week. We are currently recruiting for lifeguards that have daytime availability from 11:45am-4:00pm.
Essential Job Functions
Perform lifeguard duties as trained by StarGuard guidelines
Provide a safe, healthy, enjoyable experience for all swimmers by: enforcing pool rules in a firm but pleasant way, being helpful and friendly to patrons, and being aware and alert at all times while on the job.
Perform daily assignments for cleaning of the facility.
Report any broken safety or mechanical equipment to the manager or assistant manager immediately.
Perform rescues and administer proper care and first aid if an accident or injury occurs.
Must attend and participate in four hours of in-service training per month.
Review and practice lifeguard skills while on duty
Skills and Qualifications
Minimum age of 16 years old required
StarGuard Elite Lifeguard Certification (including First Aid and infant, child, and adult CPR).
Have knowledge of water safety practices and usage of water safety equipment.
Benefits
All Oak Brook Park District employees benefit from a work-life atmosphere, a complimentary Central Park Campus Membership for you, Program and Rental Discounts, continuing education opportunities, and 457 Defined Contribution Plans
THE OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Employment with the Park District is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, age, color, sex, religion, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or any other legally protected status. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify our ADA coordinator at (630) 645-9529.
Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply.