Lifeguard Explorers is your pathway to becoming a 快播视频 lifeguard.
The 快播视频 is committed to identifying and training swimmers from around the city. In this new Lifeguard Explorers program, we will teach the required skills and provide supervised practice time needed to successfully pass the Lifeguard Skills Test. Passing the Lifeguard Skill test is a requirement to become a 快播视频 Lifeguard. Open to Chicago residents age 14-19. Based on age, not all applicants will be eligible to work next summer but can prepare for the following summer (to be a lifeguard, must be 16 by July 1 of the work year).
Highlights
- Learn the skills needed to pass the Lifeguard Skills Test
- Swimming practice time included in each class
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Paid training - receive up to $475:
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$200 for completing the 10-week program (paid by After School Matters - ASM)
Must apply on the (fall application opens on 8/18/25) & meet ASM attendance requirements -
$100 for completing the Lifeguard Skills Test (paid by the 快播视频), and
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$175 for passing the Lifeguard Skills Test AND becoming eligible to work for the 快播视频 in summer 2026 (city resident & 16 years old by July 1, 2026) (paid by the 快播视频)
Note: Fall participants must take the Nov. 14th Lifeguard Skills Test in order to be eligible for the $100 and $175 payments through the 快播视频.
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Class Details
- 30 hours of class required
- Meets two-three days per week
- 2025 Fall session dates: September 22, 2025 - December 13, 2025
Format
General format (can vary by park):
- 15-minute warm-up
- 60-minute swim
- 30-minute lifeguard skills training
- 15-minute closing
Locations
- Austin Town Hall Park, 5610 W. Lake St.
Tues. & Thurs.: 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm
Saturday: 2:45 pm - 4:45 pm
Online Registration begins Monday, August 4 at 9 am
- Fernwood Park, 10436 S. Wallace St.
Tuesday: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Online Registration begins Tuesday, August 5 at 9 am
- Foster Park, 1440 W. 84th St.
Tuesday: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Online Registration begins Tuesday, August 5 at 9 am
- Homan Square Community Center Park, 3559 W. Arthington
Monday: 5 pm - 6:45 pm
Wed. & Fri.: 4:45 pm - 6:15 pm
Online Registration begins Monday, August 4 at 9 am
- LaFollette Park, 1333 N. Laramie Ave.
Monday: 5 pm - 6:45 pm
Saturday: 12 pm - 2 pm
Online Registration begins Monday, August 4 at 9 am
- Mann Park, 3035 E. 130th St.
Tuesday: 4:45 pm - 6:15 pm
Wednesday: 4:45 pm - 6:15 pm
Friday: 4:45 pm - 6:15 pm
Online Registration begins Tuesday, August 5 at 9 am
- Nash Park, 1833 E. 71st
Mon. & Wed.: 5 pm - 6:30 pm
Fri.: 5 pm - 6 pm
Online Registration begins Tuesday, August 5 at 9 am
The 快播视频 is committed to identifying and training swimmers from around the city. Successfully passing the test and completing the job application and applicant requirements for the Lifeguard position makes you eligible to be hired as a 快播视频 Lifeguard!
Learn more about the lifeguard position & the application process: www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/lifeguards
For questions about the Lifeguard Explorers program call the 快播视频 Aquatics Division at (312) 742-7801.