Certified Lifeguard & Emergency Response Specialist

City of Whitewater; Whitewater (WI); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Whitewater is seeking a Lifeguard to guard pool patrons, perform surveillance, enforce rules, and respond to emergencies. You will communicate with WAFC staff, patrons, and the public while maintaining safety and readiness.

Requirements include: current Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, AED; ability to swim 500 yards; 16+ years old; willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Not eligible for benefits; direct deposit required.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Current Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, AED certification required.
• Knowledge of water safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a presence with proper apparel and equipment.
• Provides for safety of the public by maintaining an alert and ready position while scanning and is prepared to act in an emergency.
• Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in identified zones.
• Understands and able to demonstrate proper water safety principles.
• Provides necessary emergency response care and treatment.
• Follows proper Lifeguard change procedures.
• Enforces rules in a polite, firm, consistent manner.
• Follows and enforces the policies and procedures outlined in the Aquatics Manual.
• Has knowledge of the emergency action plan.
• Provides necessary saves, first aid and/or CPR and AED use according to established procedures.

Skills

Public safety

Communication

Teamwork

Education

16+ years old

Red Cross Lifeguard

CPR

First Aid

AED certification

Tools

Lifeguard equipment

Job description

The City of Whitewater is seeking a Lifeguard to guard pool patrons, perform surveillance, enforce rules, and respond to emergencies. You will communicate with WAFC staff, patrons, and the public while maintaining safety and readiness.

Requirements include: current Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, AED; ability to swim 500 yards; 16+ years old; willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Not eligible for benefits; direct deposit required.