Lifeguard

Job DetailsJob Location: Medinah Country Club - Medinah, IL 60157Position Type: SeasonalSalary Range: $15.00 - $15.00 HourlyJob Title: Seasonal Lifeguard Reports to: Youth Activities Manager Rate: $15/hr+ (starting rate depends on experience, qualifications, etc.) Hours: 20-30 hours per week, part-time Timeframe: May – September 2026 About Medinah Country Club: Since 1924, Medinah Country Club has enjoyed a vast and rich history, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Working at Medinah Country Club isn’t your typical “9-to-5” – it is more like joining a tight-knit community that just happens to operate on one of the most iconic properties in the country. We take our work seriously, but not too seriously. Whether we’re planning a world-class event or sharing a laugh over morning coffee, our team brings energy, creativity, and a sense of humor to everything we do. Our team thrives on collaboration, camaraderie, and a shared passion for providing exceptional customer service for our members and guests. If you’re looking for a place where no two days are the same and the people are as top-notch as the property, you’ve just found it.   Job Responsibilities: Adhering to the Lifeguard protocols in regard to continual scanning, lifeguard skills, and responding to emergencies, when on duty. Providing CPR/AED, Spinal Injury Management, First Aid, and in-water rescues. Responsible for opening and closing duties, safety checks, and performing first aid care as needed. Washing and folding of all pool towels and keeping them stored in the appropriate areas during business hours. Vacuum pool bottom, empty automatic robot cleaners, and skim surface to prepare pool for daily use. Supervise and observe swimmers in the Club pool to assure their safety: maintain all Club pool rules as established by management. Interact with, and assist, Members and Guests in any way possible. Be proactive with ensuring all members needs are addressed. May give swimming and diving lessons as instructed by Pool Manager. Administer first aid to minor cuts and bruises of swimmers. Report all incidences to manager for Incident Report documentation. Help maintain cleanliness of showers, locker rooms, chairs, diving boards, pool deck, kids toys, junior room, pool, and pool office (Coordinate with Housekeeping staff). May also give lessons before and after regular pool hours. Any other duties as assigned by management.   Education and Experience: Must pass official Red Cross First Aid and lifesaving courses. May be expected to pass certain local first aid and swimming requirements. Must be an excellent swimmer with ample amount of physical strength. Must have working knowledge of oxygen equipment and other lifesaving apparatus introduced in lifesaving courses. 2-4 years experience in a related position preferred, but not required. High school diploma preferred, but not required.   All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of background checks. Qualifications