Lifeguard

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 60,174,000; Full time

Job summary

Schweitzer Wellbeing Center is seeking a Lifeguard to ensure the safety of patrons and promote health through aquatic activities. Training starts December 2026 with regular responsibilities beginning January 2027, as the center reopens after remodeling.

Responsibilities include preventing hazards, teaching swimming safety, handling complaints, and maintaining equipment and facilities. Must hold ARC Lifeguard and CPR/First Aid/AED certifications and pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.
• Current American Red Cross CPR, First Aid, and AED for the Professional Rescuer Certification.
• Demonstrated skills in customer service, problem-solving, communication, and computer knowledge.
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality customer service to patrons, respond to inquiries, and educate patrons on pool safety.
• Uphold professional lifeguarding standards on and off stand.
• Maintain constant supervision to ensure safety in the natatorium and surrounding areas.
• Follow safety policies and enforce rules to prevent accidents.
• Perform water rescues and administer first aid and CPR as needed, and complete incident reports.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

CPR/First Aid/AED

Customer service

Problem solving

Communication

Computer knowledge

Teamwork

Background check clearance

Job description

Join the team at our Schweitzer Wellbeing Center as a Lifeguard and help create a safe, welcoming environment for our community. This role is essential to ensuring the safety of all guests while promoting health and wellbeing through aquatic activities. If you're attentive, responsible, and passionate about helping others, we'd love to have you on board. Please note: The Schweitzer Wellbeing Center is currently closed for a major remodel and is scheduled to reopen in January 2027. Individuals hired for this position will begin training in December 2026, with regular work responsibilities starting in January 2027.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide high quality customer service to patrons including responding to membership inquiries and needs, educating patrons on pool safety, and professionally managing customer complaints.
• Uphold the standard for professional lifeguarding, both on and off stand.
• Ensure the safety of people in and around the Schweitzer Wellbeing Center natatorium by maintaining constant surveillance of patrons.
• Follow and enforce safety standards, policies and procedures.
• Monitor the pool area to prevent accidents and enforce facility rules. This includes identifying potential hazards and taking proactive steps to mitigate risks.
• Perform water rescues and administer first aid and CPR as needed, including responding quickly and effectively to all emergency situations, and completing incident reports accurately and promptly.
• Participate in process improvements to ensure efficient workflow with the aquatics team.
• While on shift, ensure all rescue and safety equipment is in proper working condition.
• While on shift, maintain cleanliness of pool deck, locker rooms, and surrounding areas.
• Teach swimming safety and skills to patrons; structuring classes to support the customers’ growth in aquatic competency. This includes planning and preparing for classes and record keeping.
• Understand. Create. Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
• Current American Red Cross CPR, First Aid, and AED for the Professional Rescuer Certification
• Demonstrated skills in customer service, problem-solving, communication, and computer knowledge
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL Negative drug test result(s)

Preferred Qualifications

• Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certificate, or equivalent certified documentation. (or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire date)
• 1-year proven swim instruction and/or water fitness

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to talk or hear
• Move or lift up to 50lbs frequently, and occasionally lift or move a higher amount
• Sit and/or stand for up to 8 hours
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, kneel, and/or twist
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Frequently works in and around chlorinated water
• Ability to swim, move and train in the pool

Pay Range Data

• Lifeguards generally start at $20.00/hour.
• Head Lifeguards generally start at $21.00/hour.

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled. SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.