Lifeguard Jobs in River Forest, IL

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Full Facility Lifeguard

  • Naperville Park District
  • Naperville, IL (18 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Naperville, IL (18 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 13 hours ago

Anticipate, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies. Exercise prompt and professional judgment in administering rule enforcement for those who violate Beach safety rules....

In Person

Shallow Water Lifeguard

  • Naperville Park District
  • Naperville, IL (18 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Naperville, IL (18 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 13 hours ago

Anticipate, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies. Exercise prompt and professional judgment in administering rule enforcement for those who violate Beach safety rules....

In Person

Lifeguards

  • YMCA
  • Naperville, IL (18 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (18 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Join our team as a Lifeguard and become a community hero! Fry Family YMCA located in Naperville, IL is looking for lifeguards during the morning and daytime hours....

In Person

Lifeguard - Year-Round Need (for in-door pool)

  • Schoolcraft College
  • Naperville, IL (18 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (18 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Are you lifeguard and CPR certified?...

In Person

Lifeguard - Seasonal

  • Wheaton Park District
  • Wheaton, IL (15 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Wheaton, IL (15 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 17 days ago

First aid Medical emergency response Swimming Climbing Lifeguard experience Entry level Full Job Description Deadline: Open until filled We are hiring for Rice Pool & Water Park and Northside Family...

In Person Temporary

PT Lifeguard

  • Centers
  • Palos Hills, IL (13 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Palos Hills, IL (13 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 19 days ago

The fitness center consists of a 15,000 square foot fitness floor including cardiovascular machines, strength equipment and free weight room; 4 group exercise studios, 1/10 mile indoor running track...

In Person Part Time

Lifeguard - Summer Seasonal

  • Glen Ellyn Park District
  • Glen Ellyn, IL (12 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Glen Ellyn, IL (12 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 19 days ago

As a summer Lifeguard you'll have the opportunity to hone your leadership skills, learn how to be cool under pressure, and develop aquatic safety skills....

In Person Temporary

Lifeguard (non-seasonal)

  • Goldfish Swim School
  • St Charles, IL (24 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 29 days ago
  • St Charles, IL (24 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 29 days ago

Role: Lifeguard Summary: Under general supervision, ensures the safety of patrons of A-Train Swimming, Co. by preventing and responding to emergencies....

In Person Temporary

Lifeguard (Hiring Immediately)

  • Goldfish Swim School
  • Plainfield, IL (24 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 29 days ago
  • Plainfield, IL (24 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 29 days ago

Our proven confidence-building curriculum promotes a love of swimming and teaches children to be safer in and around the water....

In Person

Lifeguard

  • Goldfish Swim School
  • Elmhurst, IL (6 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 29 days ago
  • Elmhurst, IL (6 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 29 days ago

Ellis Lifeguard Certification is required within the first 90 days of hire....

In Person

Aquatics Lifeguard

  • Life Time Fitness
  • Bloomingdale, IL (14 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bloomingdale, IL (14 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

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

In Person

Part Time Lifeguard

  • City of Elgin, IL
  • Elgin, IL (22 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Elgin, IL (22 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

experience Must obtain Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Certification We certify all our lifeguard candidates internally Ability to work pleasantly with patrons and co-workers Ability to enforce all rules...

In Person Part Time

Lifeguard

  • Northbrook Park District
  • Northbrook, IL (15 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Northbrook, IL (15 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Job Category : Aquatics The Northbrook Park District is hiring Lifeguards to join our team for the 2026 pool season!...

In Person Part Time

Lifeguard - Extra Duty

  • Lake County Regional Office of Education
  • Vernon Hills, IL (24 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (24 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

of Human Resources) Status: Extra Duty Hours: Variable (Before/After school, weekends) Calendar Days: N/A Wage Grid: T/A Step 1: $17.88 per hour Benifits: Not eligible for Attachment(s): Extra Duty Lifeguard...

In Person

Family Swim Supervisor

  • Life Time Fitness
  • Burr Ridge, IL (11 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Burr Ridge, IL (11 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

You will help members improve their swimming in our state-of-the-art recreational and lap pools, both indoors and out. This position assists in managing and training all Aquatics Team Members....

In Person

Demographic Data for River Forest, IL

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Salary for Lifeguard Jobs in River Forest, IL

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


Highest Education Level

Lifeguards in River Forest, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
46.5%
High School or GED
20.4%
Master's Degree
11.7%
Associate's Degree
6.8%
Some High School
5.9%
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 River Forest, IL
None
50.2%
Less than 1 year
26.6%
2-4 years
15.1%
1-2 years
8.1%


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