Lifeguard

City of Madison; Madison (SD); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Madison, SD, is seeking Lifeguards to work part-time at the Madison Community Center and seasonally at the Madison Aquatic Center. You will maintain safe swimming conditions and ensure cleanliness while communicating programs and rules to patrons and staff.

Must be 15+ and have or be enrolled in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR and First Aid within one month of hire. Wage based on experience and certifications held.

Qualifications

• Must be 15 years old and eligible to obtain ARC Lifeguard Training within 1 month of hire.
• Knowledge of water safety and first aid preferred.
• Part-time schedule with variable hours including afternoons/evenings/weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck and surrounding areas.
• Keep pool and pool areas clean and orderly.
• Communicate programs and information to patrons and staff.
• Respond promptly to safety concerns and emergencies.

Skills

Water safety

First aid knowledge

Communication skills

Education

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certificate (or enrollment)

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

Lifeguard

The City of Madison, SD is accepting applications for Lifeguard positions to work part-time at our Madison Community Center and seasonally at the Madison Aquatic Center. This position maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, pool deck, and surrounding areas. This position is responsible for cleanliness of pool and pool areas while having a positive attitude and communicating programs and information to patrons and staff.

This position would need to be alert and ready to act at all times and positively communicate information to patrons and staff in areas of safety practices, programs, events and rules. Knowledge of water safety and first aid is preferred.

Hours of the lifeguard position would vary and would include afternoons, evenings, weekends, and including some holidays. This position could work in hot, humid and cool weather temperatures. Must be 15 years of age and possess or be enrolled to obtain American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certificate and CPR and First Aid certificate upon one month of hire. Wage is based on experience and applicable certifications currently held.

The City of Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider

The City of Madison and its community partners seek to build the safest and most innovative, inclusive, livable, connected, and prosperous community in the Dakotas and surrounding region by providing all citizens with the opportunity to achieve social, cultural, and economic wellbeing -- known as "the magic" of Madison.