High School Lifeguard (LTE) - East - 26-27 SY

Madison Metropolitan School District; Madison (WI); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 31 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The Madison Metropolitan School District is seeking a high-energy lifeguard at East High School to oversee Physical Education swim classes and maintain a safe pool environment. The 2.5-hour daily shifts run from 9:45am to 12:15pm, Monday through Friday, and work is in-person at the East High pool.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and hold current Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED certifications. MMSD emphasizes safety, inclusivity, and a supportive learning environment for students

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ with Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR/AED certifications.
• Maintain water safety, surveil pool, enforce rules.
• Respond to emergencies, provide first aid and CPR as needed.
• Complete incident reports and required paperwork.

Responsabilités

• Perform lifeguard supervision during Physical Education swim classes.
• Ensure student safety during MMSD aquatic courses.
• Actively scan pool area to prevent accidents.
• Respond to emergencies and provide first aid/CPR as needed.
• Complete paperwork such as incident reports.

Connaissances

Lifeguard certification

CPR/AED certification

First Aid certification

Communication skills

Safety focus

Description du poste

Curriculum & Instruction

East High

Starting Compensation:

$19

Employment Type:

Non-Exempt

MMSD is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants! Applicants should have a good attitude, willingness to learn, and passion for impactful work and learning.

Why You Should Work with MMSD!

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is the second-largest school district in Wisconsin. We have a simple but bold vision — to ensure that every school is a thriving school, that prepares every student to graduate from high school ready for college, career, and community. We welcome applicants who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families, and staff.

In addition, we have a great compensation package. Visit our benefits page and compensation page for more information.

Becoming a Model School District

The Madison Metropolitan School District is committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. We have a simple but bold vision — to ensure that every school is a thriving school, fostering the growth of every student so they graduate from high school ready for college, career and community.

Our strategy is captured in our strategic framework, and centers on three major goals: that all children achieve academically, that our schools are places where children and adults thrive, and that our Black youth excel at school. To achieve this vision, we seek to retain staff in all positions, who are committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. Staff who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families and staff.

We firmly believe in and are here to create a work environment that is challenging and rewarding, while supporting employees in their career path. We strive to provide, encourage, grow, and develop a talented workforce that better supports and represents the diversity of our student population. We know this vision doesn't come to life without dynamic leaders and support staff in every school.

About Our District

The Madison Metropolitan School District is the second largest school district in Wisconsin. The district serves a beautifully diverse population of more than 25,000 students. More than half are students of color. Almost half come from low income households. Nearly one third are English Language Learners, and more than 100 languages are represented in our schools. Madison schools are committed to making this district a place where every child thrives.

Purpose Of Position

Under the general supervision of the Physical Education, Health, and Wellness Coordinator, with participation of the School Principal the high school pool lifeguard will provide a safe swimming environment for students in physical education classes while engaging in swim instruction and activities in the pool by preventing accidents, enforcing facility rules, and responding quickly to any water or medical emergencies.

The purpose of the high school pool lifeguard is to provide a safe swimming environment for students in Physical Education classes while engaging in swim instruction and activities in the pool by preventing accidents, enforcing facility rules, responding quickly to any water or medical emergencies, and providing required documentation of events.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform lifeguard supervision during Physical Education swim classes
• Ensure student safety during MMSD aquatic courses
• Actively scan and survey the pool area to prevent accidents
• Respond to emergencies and administer first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as needed
• Complete paperwork per lifeguard responsibilities, like incident reports.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

• Knowledge of water safety, lifeguarding principles, facility rules, and emergency procedures.
• Knowledge of CPR, Automated External Defibrillator (AED), first aid, and appropriate water rescue techniques.
• Knowledge of strategies for preventing, recognizing, and responding to unsafe conditions and emergencies.
• Skill in maintaining continuous surveillance of the aquatic environment and recognizing potential hazards.
• Skill in performing water rescues and responding appropriately to emergencies within the skills and breadth of a lifeguards certification.
• Skill in communicating safety expectations and working effectively with students, staff, supervisors, and emergency personnel.
• Ability to remain alert, focused, calm, and professional while supervising swimmers and responding to emergencies.
• Ability to swim confidently and perform the physical demands of lifeguarding, including swimming, reaching, lifting, and responding to emergencies.
• Ability to follow established procedures, exercise sound judgment, and maintain required lifeguard, CPR/AED, and first-aid certifications.
• Ensure student safety during MMSD aquatic courses
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to interact positively with scholars and school staff
• Safety and risk-management focus

Required Qualifications

• Over 18 years of age
• Current Lifeguarding, First Aid, and Professional CPR/AED certification provided by an organization that meets American Lifeguard Association standards.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally and may involve walking, running, sitting, climbing, stooping or reaching. This position may require being stationary for extended periods of time.

Ability to perform work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments throughout the year, including in inclement weather, spaces without air conditioning, and areas where temperatures may be uncomfortable or fluctuate rapidly.

Ability to perform work in an environment with frequent exposure to pool chemicals (including but not limited to chlorine).

Ability to perform work in environments with loud and echoing acoustics.

Ability to rapidly enter a pool, swim, tread water, and submerse oneself in water.

Ability to extricate a human from a pool onto the deck.

Ability to administer and sustain CPR chest compressions.

Ability to use senses to maintain active awareness and surveillance of the pool environment.

Working Conditions

• The lifeguard shift will be located at the East High School pool from 9:45am to 12:15pm daily Monday-Friday (2.5 hours daily) for student-contact days during semester 1 (current through ~Jan. 29)
• School-based positions are required to be in-person unless otherwise directed by the building principal.

Disclaimer: This position description is subject to change at any time. The above job description does not limit the duties and responsibilities listed above as they are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Employees in this position may be required to perform additional job-related tasks as directed by the supervisor.

The Madison Metropolitan School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to seek a diverse and talented workforce. We encourage veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities to apply. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.