Lifeguard - Weekend

We are seeking candidates to fill our Weekend & After School Lifeguard role! This role will be set to start as soon as possible, working year round, with hours increasing in the summer for summer camp.

Schedule: Saturdays, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, starting in as soon as possible. After-School as needed, weekdays from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Hours will increase during the summer for summer camp.

Our Weekend & After School Lifeguards help to keep students and other pool visitors safe and provide general assistance when needed. They will work directly with students (ages 3-14) and a great team of aquatics teachers. Specific responsibilities include:

• Teach swim lessons to the 0 to 12 year old age group.
• Actively guard and scan the pool area. 
• Prevent injuries by minimizing or eliminating hazards in the pool and aquatics area.
• Enforce pool rules and policies, and help to educate students and visitors about them.
• Assist in clearing all swimmers from the water when necessary.
• Assist students and other pool visitors in non-emergency situations.
• Recognize and respond quickly and effectively to all emergencies, following training and facility protocols.
• Report any unsafe conditions or equipment.
• Assist in educating students about safe pool use and help provide swim instruction or manage pool games when appropriate.
• Perform general pool or locker room maintenance or other tasks in the pool area as assigned.
• Participate in regular in-service trainings; maintain certification and physical ability/fitness level in order to effectively respond to an emergency.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested.

Qualifications

• Must be actively certified in the following areas:
  • ARC-Lifeguarding and First Aid.
  • ARC-CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.
    • Prerequisites for American Red Cross lifeguard and rescuer trainings include a minimum age of 15 and passing certain swimming requirements.
• Previous swimming experience and swim instruction and/or lifeguarding experience is required; preferably with 3 to 6 year old children.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and professionally with others.

Additional Information

Part-time employment to start in Fall 2025 and continue year-round with part-time hours.

• Pay Information: Eligible for a non-exempt hourly rate, starting at $20 per hour.
• Benefits Information for part-time employees:
  • Paid off policy that includes at least one week of paid time off per year.
  • Paid school holidays can add up to 25 extra paid days off per year.
  • 403b retirement planning available, with a company match of 100% up to 6%.
  • Access to an EAP (employee assistance program) that provides up to 6 free consultations per year on a variety of life concerns.