Lifeguard Jobs in Forest Park, IL

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Year-Round Full-Time Lifeguard

  • YMCA
  • Naperville, IL (17 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Naperville, IL (17 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 15 hours ago

Must be physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aid effectively....

In Person Full Time

Lifeguards-1

  • Midtown
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 7 days ago

, Pro CPR/AED, First Aid Red Cross Certification, preferred Possess ability to provide multisensory instruction: auditory, visual, tactile, kinesthetic Availability Requirements Availability to work...

In Person

Aquatics Lifeguard

  • Life Time Fitness
  • Skokie, IL (12 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Skokie, IL (12 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Position Summary As an Aquatics Lifeguard, you must be safety minded and customer service oriented....

In Person

Lifeguard Coordinator

  • City of Evanston, IL
  • Evanston, IL (14 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Evanston, IL (14 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 10 days ago

Must be able to obtain CPR/AED/First Aid and lifeguarding instructor certifications, from a nationally recognized institution, and maintain them as a condition of employment....

In Person

Lifeguard (Returning Staff Only)

  • City of Evanston, IL
  • Evanston, IL (14 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Evanston, IL (14 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 10 days ago

Write: Ability to complete daily log sheets, accident reports, incident reports, jump reports, first-aid reports using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, and style...

In Person

Lifeguard (New Guards only)

  • City of Evanston, IL
  • Evanston, IL (14 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Evanston, IL (14 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 10 days ago

Write: Ability to complete daily log sheets, accident reports, incident reports, jump reports, first-aid reports using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, and style...

In Person

PT Lifeguard

  • Centers
  • Palos Hills, IL (11 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Palos Hills, IL (11 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 11 days ago

according to Facility, State Code and Lifeguard Training standards Supervise proper use of swimming pools along with supporting facilities Maintain current certifications in lifeguard training, First...

In Person Part Time

Lifeguard - PT

  • City Colleges of Chicago
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Prior experience as junior lifeguard, certified lifeguard, orswimming instructor....

In Person Part Time

Lifeguard

  • Chicago Public Schools
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Must posses valid certification from the American Red Cross in First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Lifeguard Training....

In Person

Lifeguard (PreK-8)

  • Chicago Public Schools
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 15 days ago

Must posses valid certification from the American Red Cross in First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Lifeguard Training. Physical R equi rement s....

In Person

Lifeguard, Seasonal (44218)

  • Park Ridge Park District
  • Park Ridge, IL (10 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Park Ridge, IL (10 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 18 days ago

Will perform water rescues, administer follow-up procedures and first aid, and make proper use of lifesaving equipment and techniques....

In Person Temporary

Aquatic Center - Head Lifeguard

  • Village of Lincolnwood
  • Lincolnwood, IL (9 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Lincolnwood, IL (9 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 21 days ago

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Must be Red Cross Certified in Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and Community First Aid and Safety This position requires a completed or in-progress high school...

In Person

Aquatic Center - Lifeguard

  • Village of Lincolnwood
  • Lincolnwood, IL (9 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Lincolnwood, IL (9 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 21 days ago

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to successfully complete American Red Cross Certifications in Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and Community First Aid and Safety High school...

In Person

Lifeguard (Spring 2026)

  • Markham Civic Centre
  • Markham, IL (19 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Markham, IL (19 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 21 days ago

Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid with CPR C Lifesaving Society Airway Management....

In Person

Jr Lifeguard Camp Assistant Director - 2026

  • City of Evanston, IL
  • Evanston, IL (14 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 24 days ago
  • Evanston, IL (14 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 24 days ago

TITLE: JR LIFEGUARD CAMP ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - 2026 PAY RATE: $24.00/hour DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation PREREQUISITES FOR EMPLOYMENT: Current Certifications in Lifeguard Training, CPR, AED and First-Aid...

In Person

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Salary for Lifeguard Jobs in Forest Park, IL

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Lifeguards in Forest Park, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
46.4%
High School or GED
20.4%
Master's Degree
11.7%
Associate's Degree
6.8%
Some High School
5.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.2%
Some College
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Lifeguards in Forest Park, IL
None
50.2%
Less than 1 year
26.6%
2-4 years
15.1%
1-2 years
8.1%


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