City of Evanston
JR LIFEGUARD CAMP ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - 2026
Pay Rate:
$24.00 per hour
Department:
Parks and Recreation
Position Information Position Type:
Parks, Recreation & Community Services - Seasonal
Date Posted:
12/8/2025
Location:
Dempster St. Beach Office
Hours:
Varies, Monday‑Friday 8:30 am–5 pm with occasional weekends and holidays.
Prerequisites
Current Certifications in Lifeguard Training, CPR, AED and First‑Aid
Available from mid‑May through Labor Day
Preferred 18 + years of age
At least one year as a lifeguard with the City of Evanston
Pre‑employment Drug/Alcohol Test
Criminal and DCFS Background Check
General Task Statement:
Responsible for the supervision and safety of all camp staff and campers in the City of Evanston Junior Lifeguard Camp.
Supervision:
Under the direct supervision of the Recreation Program Coordinator and Recreation Manager.
Responsibilities
Ability to work all nine (9) weeks of camp from June 8–August 9 and assist at lakefront until Labor Day (September 7) or until return to school.
Adhere to staff policies including but not limited to time off request, attendance, and uniform policies.
Know and enforce all rules and regulations pertaining to the Evanston Lakefront and Parks and Recreation camps.
Use proper surveillance techniques to guard the swimming area.
Identify patrons in need of emergency assistance and respond appropriately.
Maintain safe environment and supervise all campers.
Know and adhere to all boating regulations and safety measures.
Conduct camp and develop all designated lesson plans.
Conduct staff training sessions.
Responsible for effective and appropriate communication to patrons and camp parents.
Attend staff meetings as scheduled by program coordinator.
Maintain a clean and safe beach and office environment.
Responsible for care and maintenance of equipment and storage areas.
Complete written reports such as accident, incident and the like on a timely basis.
Communicate to supervisor(s) if there are problems or issues needing special attention.
Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by program coordinator or program manager.
Knowledge in basic sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and boat driving.
Operate boats for tubing, water skiing, rescues, etc.
Manage enrollment of campers.
Oversee safety of campers and camp counselors.
Assist with pre and post‑season maintenance‑related tasks as assigned.
Specifications
Minimum Reasoning ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form; to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in or from standardized situations.
Minimum Language ability:
Read:
Ability to read staff manuals, memoranda, and attendance sheets.
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.
Speak:
Ability to give verbal direction to subordinates, communicate effectively with co‑workers, supervisors, citizens, and the public as well as other employers; speaking extemporaneously on a variety of subjects.
Training:
Completed at least 1 year of high school; complete all preseason training.
Physical Demands:
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly in order to move objects.
Types of Physical Demands:
Reaching, Handling, Talking, Hearing, Feeling, Tasting/Smelling, Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling.
Vision:
acuity‑far, acuity‑near, depth perception, field of vision, accommodation, color vision.
Working Conditions:
Ability to lift, kneel, bend, stand for long periods of time, identify or distinguish colors, work outdoors at night with limited lighting.
Environmental Conditions:
Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions such as rain, high temperatures, and humidity. Work environment includes beaches, recreation centers, multipurpose rooms, swimming pools, athletic fields, parks, playgrounds, and office space.
Hazards:
The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions approximately 5 % of the time and outside work 95 % of the time with no effective protection from weather conditions or temperature changes.
Application Procedure To apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org on or before the closing date.
Chosen candidates will be required to provide proof of licenses, certifications, and education required for this position. Candidates will also be subject to qualifying pre‑employment processes: drug/alcohol screen, employment verification, and criminal background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Evanston is an equal opportunity employer and ensures against discrimination in employment on the basis of a person’s race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge status, source of income, housing status, or gender identity. The City of Evanston is also committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Any person needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact Human Resources at 847‑448‑8204 (voice) or 847‑866‑5095 (TTY).
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$24.00 per hour
Department:
Parks and Recreation
Position Information Position Type:
Parks, Recreation & Community Services - Seasonal
Date Posted:
12/8/2025
Location:
Dempster St. Beach Office
Hours:
Varies, Monday‑Friday 8:30 am–5 pm with occasional weekends and holidays.
Prerequisites
Current Certifications in Lifeguard Training, CPR, AED and First‑Aid
Available from mid‑May through Labor Day
Preferred 18 + years of age
At least one year as a lifeguard with the City of Evanston
Pre‑employment Drug/Alcohol Test
Criminal and DCFS Background Check
General Task Statement:
Responsible for the supervision and safety of all camp staff and campers in the City of Evanston Junior Lifeguard Camp.
Supervision:
Under the direct supervision of the Recreation Program Coordinator and Recreation Manager.
Responsibilities
Ability to work all nine (9) weeks of camp from June 8–August 9 and assist at lakefront until Labor Day (September 7) or until return to school.
Adhere to staff policies including but not limited to time off request, attendance, and uniform policies.
Know and enforce all rules and regulations pertaining to the Evanston Lakefront and Parks and Recreation camps.
Use proper surveillance techniques to guard the swimming area.
Identify patrons in need of emergency assistance and respond appropriately.
Maintain safe environment and supervise all campers.
Know and adhere to all boating regulations and safety measures.
Conduct camp and develop all designated lesson plans.
Conduct staff training sessions.
Responsible for effective and appropriate communication to patrons and camp parents.
Attend staff meetings as scheduled by program coordinator.
Maintain a clean and safe beach and office environment.
Responsible for care and maintenance of equipment and storage areas.
Complete written reports such as accident, incident and the like on a timely basis.
Communicate to supervisor(s) if there are problems or issues needing special attention.
Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by program coordinator or program manager.
Knowledge in basic sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and boat driving.
Operate boats for tubing, water skiing, rescues, etc.
Manage enrollment of campers.
Oversee safety of campers and camp counselors.
Assist with pre and post‑season maintenance‑related tasks as assigned.
Specifications
Minimum Reasoning ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form; to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in or from standardized situations.
Minimum Language ability:
Read:
Ability to read staff manuals, memoranda, and attendance sheets.
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.
Speak:
Ability to give verbal direction to subordinates, communicate effectively with co‑workers, supervisors, citizens, and the public as well as other employers; speaking extemporaneously on a variety of subjects.
Training:
Completed at least 1 year of high school; complete all preseason training.
Physical Demands:
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly in order to move objects.
Types of Physical Demands:
Reaching, Handling, Talking, Hearing, Feeling, Tasting/Smelling, Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling.
Vision:
acuity‑far, acuity‑near, depth perception, field of vision, accommodation, color vision.
Working Conditions:
Ability to lift, kneel, bend, stand for long periods of time, identify or distinguish colors, work outdoors at night with limited lighting.
Environmental Conditions:
Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions such as rain, high temperatures, and humidity. Work environment includes beaches, recreation centers, multipurpose rooms, swimming pools, athletic fields, parks, playgrounds, and office space.
Hazards:
The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions approximately 5 % of the time and outside work 95 % of the time with no effective protection from weather conditions or temperature changes.
Application Procedure To apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org on or before the closing date.
Chosen candidates will be required to provide proof of licenses, certifications, and education required for this position. Candidates will also be subject to qualifying pre‑employment processes: drug/alcohol screen, employment verification, and criminal background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Evanston is an equal opportunity employer and ensures against discrimination in employment on the basis of a person’s race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge status, source of income, housing status, or gender identity. The City of Evanston is also committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Any person needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact Human Resources at 847‑448‑8204 (voice) or 847‑866‑5095 (TTY).
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