Lifeguard

Norcen; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 20,911 - 22,771; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

On-site bistro and cafeteria

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Norcen is looking for a responsible Lifeguard to ensure safety in the aquatic therapy pool at their facility in Wausau, Wisconsin. This part-time role focuses on monitoring pool users, enforcing rules, and responding to emergencies while maintaining a clean environment.

The position offers competitive pay between $15.18 - $16.53 per hour, depending on experience, along with benefits such as PTO, health insurance, and contributions to the Wisconsin Retirement System.

Qualifications

• Current Lifeguard certification is required.
• Current CPR or BLS certification is required.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Monitor swimmers and pool area to ensure safety.
• Enforce pool rules and safety policies.
• Respond quickly to emergencies with lifesaving interventions.
• Conduct routine safety checks and support physical therapy staff.
• Clean and sanitize pool area and equipment.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

CPR or BLS certification

Lifeguarding experience

Job description

The Lifeguard ensures the safety, cleanliness, and positive experience of consumers, patients, and community members using the aquatic therapy pool. This role is responsible for preventing accidents, responding quickly to emergencies, supporting physical therapy staff, and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all participants.

What You’ll Get

• The starting pay range for this role is $15.18 - $16.53, based on experience.
• This job is a part-time, in person position. This position will work weekdays, varied shifts, between the hours of 7:00am – 6:00pm.
• PTO, paid holidays, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, on-site bistro and cafeteria, employee assistance program, newly updated facility, and more.
• As a full-time employee of NCHC, you are eligible for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). The WRS is a hybrid defined benefit plan. It contains elements of both a 401(k) or defined contribution plan and a defined benefit plan. Participating staff contribute 7.2% and NCHC will match this at 100% each pay period!

What You Bring

Required:

• Current Lifeguard certification
• Current CPR or BLS certification
• Must be 16 years of age or older

Preferred:

• More than one year of lifeguarding experience

What a Lifeguard does at NCHC

• Monitor swimmers and pool area to ensure a safe environment.
• Enforce and observe all pool rules, regulations, and safety policies.
• Respond quickly and appropriately to emergencies, providing lifesaving interventions when required.
• Conduct routine safety checks, including chemical testing of the pool.
• Support physical therapy staff with client needs in the pool area.
• Clean and sanitize bathrooms, evaluation rooms, linens, baskets, and equipment.
• Maintain pool cleanliness (vacuuming, deck cleaning, skimmer baskets, waxing stainless).
• Keep therapy equipment clean, organized, and in safe working condition.
• Provide orientation and education to clients on pool safety and equipment use.
• Greet swimmers, patients, and community members to create a welcoming atmosphere.
• Assist with scheduling and communication as directed by the Aquatic Manager.
• Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Working Environment and Physical Requirements

• Specific vision and hearing requirements to maintain vigilant scanning of pool activity.
• High-frequency exposure to hot and humid pool environments (90+ degrees).
• Moderate exposure to bodily fluids, communicable diseases, cleaning chemicals, and potentially agitated individuals.
• Ability to lift 25–50 lbs. occasionally, with frequent standing, walking, kneeling, and bending.
• Limited exposure to workplace hazards, noise, and confined spaces

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, NCHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. North Central Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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