Lifeguard Jobs in Wheeling, IL

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Summer Lifeguards (part-time/seasonal, $18.00/hour)

Schaumburg Park District
Schaumburg, IL (10 miles from Wheeling, IL)
5 hours ago

Schaumburg, IL (10 miles from Wheeling, IL)
5 hours ago

, Aquatics, Safety, Water Safety, Aquatic Safety, Customer Service, Lifeguard, Lifeguarding, Ellis & Associates, Scanning, Golden Guard, Standard of Protection, 10/20 Standard of Protection, CPR, First...

In Person Part Time

Family Swim Supervisor

Life Time Fitness
Northbrook, IL (4 miles from Wheeling, IL)
2 days ago

Northbrook, IL (4 miles from Wheeling, IL)
2 days ago

experience 6 months of head guard or supervising experience Lifeguard and First Aid certified Successfully complete and pass all Life Time courses upon hire Ability to work in a stationery position...

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Aquatics Lifeguard (Seasonal)

Life Time Fitness
Northbrook, IL (4 miles from Wheeling, IL)
2 days ago

Northbrook, IL (4 miles from Wheeling, IL)
2 days ago

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

In Person Temporary

Lifeguard

Midtown Athletic Clubs
Bannockburn, IL (4 miles from Wheeling, IL)
2 days ago

Bannockburn, IL (4 miles from Wheeling, IL)
2 days ago

, Pro CPR/AED, First Aid Red Cross Certification, preferred Possess ability to provide multisensory instruction: auditory, visual, tactile, kinesthetic Compensation: $15 - $17/hr This job description...

In Person

Lifeguard

East Bank Club
Chicago, IL (20 miles from Wheeling, IL)
4 days ago

Chicago, IL (20 miles from Wheeling, IL)
4 days ago

We use E-Verify. + Previous lifeguarding and swim instruction experience preferred. + American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification or equivalent preferred. + First Aid and CPR certification...

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Aquatics Lifeguard

Life Time Fitness
Lake Zurich, IL (8 miles from Wheeling, IL)
5 days ago

Lake Zurich, IL (8 miles from Wheeling, IL)
5 days ago

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

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Part Time Pool Attendant

City of Elgin, IL
Elgin, IL (17 miles from Wheeling, IL)
10 days ago

Elgin, IL (17 miles from Wheeling, IL)
10 days ago

Locations: Lords Park Family Aquatic Center & Wing Park Family Aquatic Center...

In Person Part Time

Lifeguard 2026 (Districtwide) - Seasonal

Chicago Park District BU
Chicago, IL (20 miles from Wheeling, IL)
11 days ago

Chicago, IL (20 miles from Wheeling, IL)
11 days ago

Assists in swimming instructions and other organized aquatic activities. Performs related duties as required....

In Person Temporary

Seasonal Lifeguard

Midtown Athletic Clubs
Chicago, IL (20 miles from Wheeling, IL)
18 days ago

Chicago, IL (20 miles from Wheeling, IL)
18 days ago

In Person Temporary

Lifeguard

Fitness Formula Clubs
Chicago, IL (20 miles from Wheeling, IL)
18 days ago

Chicago, IL (20 miles from Wheeling, IL)
18 days ago

Aid Certification (or equivalent) American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification (or equivalent) (Certification training available if needed) Minimum Requirements Must meet minimum age requirement for...

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Lifeguard (Part-time) - Wellness Center

Humboldt Park Health
Chicago, IL (20 miles from Wheeling, IL)
20 days ago

Chicago, IL (20 miles from Wheeling, IL)
20 days ago

Water Safety Instructor certification preferred. Be dependable, alert, and able to interact with members and guests of all ages in a positive manner....

In Person Part Time

Part Time Lifeguard

City of Elgin, IL
Elgin, IL (17 miles from Wheeling, IL)
22 days ago

Elgin, IL (17 miles from Wheeling, IL)
22 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 Support

Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL (20 miles from Wheeling, IL)
23 days ago

Chicago, IL (20 miles from Wheeling, IL)
23 days ago

Temporary Part Time Seasonal Roles The Chicago Public Schools utilizes temporary part-time seasonal support in school-based, network and central office positions. Duties are identified by the...

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Summer Lifeguards

YMCA
Ingleside, IL (20 miles from Wheeling, IL)
29 days ago

Ingleside, IL (20 miles from Wheeling, IL)
29 days ago

Join our team as a Lifeguard and become a community hero! YMCA Camp Duncan located in Volo, IL is looking for lifeguards!...

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Lifeguard

Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor
Gurnee, IL (17 miles from Wheeling, IL)
30+ days ago

Gurnee, IL (17 miles from Wheeling, IL)
30+ days ago

Lifeguard Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor - 3.7 Gurnee, IL Job Details Seasonal 1 day ago Qualifications Customer communication Guest relations Outdoor work Rescue operations English Swimming...

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Demographic Data for Wheeling, IL

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Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Wheeling, IL

Local

National

Total Population

39,017

Number of Businesses

1,317

City Size

Medium

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Salary for Lifeguard Jobs in Wheeling, IL

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

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Lifeguard positions.

Highest Education Level

Lifeguards in Wheeling, 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

5.3%

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 Wheeling, IL

None

50.2%

Less than 1 year

26.6%

2-4 years

15.1%

1-2 years

8.1%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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