We’re the secret sauce of summer for over 3,500 children throughout the Chicago area. Every summer, the Apachi Day Camps – each with its own special blend of camp – become the place where kids learn to spread their wings, test the waters, push their envelope and find their bliss. JCC Chicago is an equal opportunity agency that offers career opportunities, internships, and volunteer roles for all.
Important Dates:
Training week: June 8-12, 2026
Lifeguards will have 2-3 training sessions in the afternoons or evenings the week of June 8.
Camp Dates: June 15-August 7, 2026
No camp July 3, 2026
Schedule:
Monday-Thursday 9:00AM-1:00PM
Compensation range:
$2,700 stipend
Physical Requirements:
- Each swimming lessons using American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program to campers from 3-years-old through rising 7th graders.
- Certified lifeguards will guard from the pool deck while not actively instructing campers. Swim instructors focus primarily on teaching swim lessons.
- Document campers’ swim progress and write regular swim reports.
- Attend and participate in the required safety trainings.
- Prevent and reduce accidents and injuries.
- Promptly report all unsafe actions, practices, or conditions to Aquatics Director.
- Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility.
- Maintain tot docks, pool noodles, and other pool toys/accessories. This includes cleaning, storing, and repairing as needed.
- Organize and maintain pool area and locker rooms.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of children ages 3 – 12 years old.
- Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand.
- Consistently demonstrate and reinforce the values of caring, respect, honesty, and responsibility.
- Know the difference between appropriate and inappropriate behaviors. Prevent, circumvent, and deal with problem behaviors appropriately and effectively.
- Maintain a sense of calm and perspective with physical and mental alertness during stressful times.
- Ability to run up to 100 yards (in the case of an emergency).
- Able to lift/move children up to 45 lbs.
- Demonstrate physical stamina and agility required to be mobile for long periods throughout the day.
- Stand for long periods of time and be able to actively engage physically with children.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Educational Requirements:
- Some high school experience required.