Aquatics Lifeguard & Safety Specialist

Kentwood Public Schools; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 24,797,000; Full time

Job summary

Kentwood Public Schools seeks an Aquatic Center Lifeguard to supervise patrons and respond to emergencies, ensuring safety and adherence to lifeguard standards. The role emphasizes calm action, clear communication, and professional service in a busy aquatic facility.

Responsibilities include maintaining surveillance, providing emergency care until EMS arrives, performing routine maintenance and reporting, and completing duties as assigned by pool management.

Qualifications

• CPR certification required.
• Current Lifeguard certification from a recognized source.
• WSI certification recommended but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain constant surveillance of patrons and respond to emergencies.
• Provide emergency care until EMS arrival as part of the EAP.
• Present professional appearance and maintain high customer service standards.
• Perform facility maintenance and daily pool chemical testing.
• Prepare and maintain activity reports.
• Carry out other related tasks as assigned by pool management.

Skills

Lifeguard surveillance

Emergency response

CPR and EMS procedures

Customer service

Safety training

Job description

Kentwood Public Schools seeks an Aquatic Center Lifeguard to supervise patrons and respond to emergencies, ensuring safety and adherence to lifeguard standards. The role emphasizes calm action, clear communication, and professional service in a busy aquatic facility.

Responsibilities include maintaining surveillance, providing emergency care until EMS arrives, performing routine maintenance and reporting, and completing duties as assigned by pool management.