Lifeguard (K-8)

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Education/Certifications Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent is required. The following certifications are required:  Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate, or equivalent. American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer, or equivalent American Red Cross Standard First Aid, or equivalent.

Experience Required: Minimum of six (6) months of related work experience as a lifeguard
 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to evaluate water conditions at aquatics facilities. Ability to adjust programs as necessary to ensure the safety of visitors and other staff. Ability to judge and evaluate evolving dynamics of individuals participating in aquatic activities to immediately assess their capabilities and threats to their safety. Knowledge of on-site protocols, operational procedures, and safety policies. Knowledge of methods and techniques for providing on-site emergency medical services. Strong verbal and written communication skills, as necessary to communicate important information and/or direction to a wide variety of audiences, including staff, students, and others.

Conditions of Employment:  As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:

Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions; however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.

Be Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19 - Unless approved for a medical or religious exemption, all employees are required to be up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters, and to submit proof of vaccination to the district within 30 days of hire. “Up-to-date” on vaccination is defined as being at least two weeks past all primary vaccine doses and any applicable boosters.