We are an independent, Montessori school in Chicago serving students and their families, starting at a parent-infant class and up to 8th grade. We are a community of shared values working to fulfill a meaningful mission. NNM faculty, staff and parents strive for an equitable and inclusive school culture through intentional, reflective practice. We work together to challenge all students to think for themselves, pursue their ideas and become real learners for the real world. 

Learn more about us on our website: www.nnms.org

We are looking for part-time Lifeguards to join our aquatics team from 2:30pm to 5:30pm - Monday to Friday, the schedule can be shared among multiple guards on different days. For example, if you can only work Mon/Wed/Fri - we can look for other applicants available on Tues/Thurs. Or we can hire 1 guard for all days - let us know the schedule that works for you when you apply.  If you are interested but don't have a current certification, no worries! We can train and certify you for the job.  

The Lifeguards help to keep students and other pool visitors safe and provide general assistance when needed. They will work directly with students (ages 3-14) and a great team of aquatics teachers. Specific responsibilities include:

• Actively guard and scan the pool area 
• Prevent injuries by minimizing or eliminating hazards in the pool and aquatics area
• Enforce pool rules and policies, and help to educate students and visitors about them
• Assist in clearing all swimmers from the water when necessary
• Assist students and other pool visitors in non-emergency situations
• Recognize and respond quickly and effectively to all emergencies, following training and facility protocols
• Report any unsafe conditions or equipment
• Assist in educating students about safe pool use and help provide swim instruction or manage pool games when appropriate
• Perform general pool or locker room maintenance or other tasks in the pool area as assigned
• Participate in regular in-service trainings; maintain certification and physical ability/fitness level in order to effectively respond to an emergency

• Previous swimming experience required; swim instruction or lifeguarding experience is preferred
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• The following active certifications or willingness to be trained and certified: 
  • ARC-Lifeguarding and First Aid
  • ARC-CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
    • Prerequisites for American Red Cross lifeguard and rescuer trainings include a minimum age of 15 and passing certain swimming requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and professionally with others

We are looking for Lifeguards who can work some combination of (or all) weekdays Monday to Friday between the hours of 2:30pm to 5:30pm. We can hire multiple people for this position and split up the schedule as needed to accommodate availability. 

The starting pay rate for this position (once fully certified) is $18/hour - possible increase to the rate for candidates coming in with preferred experience.