About us:

When you join the Arrowleaf team, you are committing to a meaningful career where your work will make a difference for your neighbors throughout Southern Illinois and strengthen our region as a whole. You’ll have a chance to build well-being not just for the people you work with, but for yourself as well, as you gain life-changing experiences, enjoy highly competitive benefits, and experience unmatched opportunities for advancement.

Mission: Arrowleaf’s mission is to help all Southern Illinoisans reach their full potential. We provide resources and opportunities that support individuals of all ages so they can thrive, make our communities more vibrant, and build economic prosperity that benefits everyone.

Vision: We envision a Southern Illinois where all individuals are contributing to a community that is safe and vibrant for everyone.

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We have four seasonal lifeguard positions open—come join our team this summer!

Job Title: Lifeguard

Location: Dixon Springs Swimming Pool, Golconda, IL

Area of Focus: Community Collaboration

Program(s): Supported Employment

Immediate Supervisor: Pool Site Manager

Hours of Work: Call-in/ Seasonal

Lifeguard Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 16 years old; must hold a current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification (or equivalent) or attend employer-provided certification course during the last week of June (tuition paid by Arrowleaf); must be able to swim and perform all rescue techniques required by certification. Preference is given to induvials with experience working in a pool, recreation, or youth-oriented environment and interest in public safety, healthcare, education, or recreation field.

Lifeguard Skills & Knowledge: Ability to work flexible, on-call hours, including weekends and holidays; strong communication skills and ability to stay calm under pressure; must pass a background check and complete Arrowleaf onboarding.

Lifeguard Special Requirements: Must be able to remain in a standing or scanning position for extended periods. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, perform water rescues, and enter/exit the pool quickly.

Lifeguard job duties include, but are not limited to:

Supervise swimmers to prevent accidents and respond to emergencies.
Enforce pool rules and safety regulations at all times.
Maintain constant surveillance of the pool and surrounding deck areas.
Administer basic first aid and CPR as needed (training provided by employer).
Assist with pool opening and closing procedures, including cleaning, setup, and equipment checks.
Promptly report safety concerns, incidents, or maintenance needs to supervisor.
Participate in regular in-service trainings and safety drills.
Maintain a professional and approachable demeanor at all times.

Salary Range: $13.00 - $15.75 per hour

Arrowleaf is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Arrowleaf will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources.

Arrowleaf is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws regarding it. EEO is a set of standards that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital status, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information (including family history), order of protection status, or military status or unfavorable discharge from military service. The laws apply to all types of work situations, including recruiting, hiring, disciplinary actions, terminations, promotions, pay practices, training, wages, and benefits.

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