Lifeguard-Swim Assistant

Grosse Pointe Public School System; Grosse Pointe (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Grosse Pointe Public School System seeks a lifeguard and swim assistant for Community Education swim programs. You will supervise open and lap swims and provide in-water assistance as required.

Assist the head swim instructor with lessons, work directly in the water with participants, maintain a safe pool deck, operate the ADA pool lift, and respond to emergencies using First Aid, CPR, and AED protocols.

Qualifications

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.
• Experience as lifeguard or swim assistant preferred but not required.
• Ability to operate pool rescue equipment and ADA lifts.
• Strong communication with swimmers, parents, instructors, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lifeguard and swim assistant for Community Education programs.
• Supervise open and lap swims and provide in-water assistance.
• Assist head instructor with lessons, including water work with participants.
• Maintain a safe pool deck and enforce facility safety rules.
• Operate the ADA pool lift and accessible equipment.
• Respond to emergencies using First Aid, CPR, and AED protocols.

Skills

Water rescue procedures

In-water assistance

Communication with swimmers

Education

American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

AED Certification

Tools

ADA pool lift operation

Job description

• Serve as lifeguard and swim assistant for Community Education swim programs.
• Supervise open and lap swims, providing in-water assistance to swimmers as required.
• Assist the head swim instructor with lesson execution, including working directly in the water with participants.
• Maintain a safe pool deck and consistently enforce facility safety rules.
• Operate the ADA pool lift and accessible equipment as needed.
• Respond promptly to emergencies using appropriate First Aid, CPR, and AED protocols.

Job Summary

• Serve as lifeguard and swim assistant for Community Education swim programs.
• Supervise open and lap swims, providing in-water assistance to swimmers as required.
• Assist the head swim instructor with lesson execution, including working directly in the water with participants.
• Maintain a safe pool deck and consistently enforce facility safety rules.
• Operate the ADA pool lift and accessible equipment as needed.
• Respond promptly to emergencies using appropriate First Aid, CPR, and AED protocols.

Qualifications

• Required: Current American Red Cross certifications in Lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid, and AED.
• Preferred: Prior experience as a lifeguard or swim assistant (not required).
• Skills: Ability to effectively operate pool rescue equipment and ADA lifts.
• Interpersonal: Strong communication skills to interact positively with swimmers, parents, instructors, and staff.

Compensation & Working Conditions

• Pay Rate: $12.50/hour (commensurate with experience). Additional $1.00/hour for Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification.
• Hours: Variable / Flexible.

Employment Details

Candidates hired for this position will be employed through EduStaff (the educational staffing partner of the Grosse Pointe Public School System) and must complete an EduStaff application and orientation upon offer. Note: Current Grosse Pointe Public School students are exempt from the EduStaff onboarding process.

If you have questions about this job posting, please contact Diane at [e-mail].