Lifeguard - Daytime - Oak Creek Franklin Joint School District

Lifeguard - Daytime
Oak Creek Franklin Joint School District

Job Description

Ensures the safety of community patrons and students at the Oak Creek High School pool (in water and on pool deck) by practicing preventative lifeguarding and responding to emergencies. Hours vary between 7:30am-2:45pm Monday-Friday supporting school day and summer community lessons. Potential for weekend daytime hours based on availability up to 30 hours/week. This part-time position has potential to become full-time for the 2027-28 school year. Reports to Oak Creek Community Education & Recreation - Aquatics, Sports & Wellness Coordinator

Duties & Responsibilities:

Maintains first aid supplies for personnel and pool deck needs
Conducts regular safety checks of equipment and supplies
Monitors activity of patrons in the facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency according to American Red Cross and Facility Standards
Provides emergency care and treatment of patrons until the arrival of emergency medical services
Presents professional appearance and attitude maintaining high standard of customer service
Performs various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility
Prepares and maintains appropriate activity and safety reports
Inform pool patrons of activities and programming opportunities
Participate in scheduled on site staff meetings
Help facilitate staff training and regularly scheduled jump practice
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

High School graduate (or equivalent) 18 years or older Must possess valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
Must possess valid American Red Cross CPR/AED Certification
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Skilled in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical skills evaluation administered by the department
Knowledge and skilled in CPR and emergency medical procedures
Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions
Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures
Knowledge of basic pool protocols
Possess Aquatic Facility Operator license, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
Must be in good physical condition able to swim, run, jump, crouch, or kneel
Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Able to lift up to 50 pounds