Lifeguard-Swim Assistant

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

Job summary

Grosse Pointe Public School System is hiring for an hourly Community Education swim position. You will serve as lifeguard and swim assistant, supervising open and lap swims and aiding in-water instruction.

Responsibilities include maintaining safe deck practices, operating ADA lifts, and responding to emergencies with First Aid, CPR, and AED.

Qualifications

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard, 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

• Supervise open and lap swims and provide in-water assistance.
• Assist head swim instructor with lessons and work directly in water.
• Maintain a safe pool deck and enforce safety rules.
• Operate the ADA pool lift and accessible equipment.
• Respond to emergencies with First Aid, CPR and AED.

Skills

Lifeguarding

CPR

First Aid

AED

Communication

Education

American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

Tools

ADA pool lift operation

Pool safety equipment

Job description

Position Type: Hourly/ Community Education Swim

Date Posted: 11/2/2026

Location: District Wide

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].

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Grosse Pointe Public Schools System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation's to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application call, 313-432-3018 or email: [e-mail]. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination regarding your request for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by‑case basis.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Rici Shovein, Director of Student Services
20090 Morningside Drive
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
Phone: [phone]
[e-mail];

If the individual filling the grievance alleges that the Section 504/ADA coordinator has engaged in discrimination, then the individual filing the grievance must provide the documentation to:

Chief Personnel Officer
20601 Morningside Drive
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
Phone: [phone]

For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, visit http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.

FMLA regulations require all employers to post the updated FMLA notice .