Lifeguards

Chippewa Valley Schools; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Chippewa Valley Schools Adult & Community Education in Clinton Township is seeking a part-time lifeguard to ensure patron safety at an aquatic facility. Starting immediately, you will supervise swimmers, perform emergency care when needed, maintain strong customer service, and assist with facility maintenance.

Requirements include lifeguard certification and CPR/First Aid, with at least 6 months of related experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety regulations and lifeguarding surveillance.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies.
• Experience with lifeguarding and rescue techniques.

Responsibilities

• Maintains constant surveillance of patrons; takes immediate action to ensure safety.
• Provides emergency care and treatment until EMS arrives.
• Maintains professional appearance and high level of customer service.
• Performs maintenance duties to keep facility clean and safe.
• Prepares and maintains activity reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Emergency response

Lifeguarding skills

Communication skills

Education

Lifeguard certification

CPR & First Aid

Job description

Chippewa Valley Schools Adult & Community Education - Clinton Township, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

$14.74/HR

Position Summary

Under general supervision, ensures the safety of patrons of an aquatic facility by preventing and responding to emergencies.

Duties and Responsibilities

(These duties and responsibilities are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act or ADA)

• Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency.
• Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
• Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintains a high standard of customer service.
• Performs various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility.
• Prepares and maintains appropriate activity reports.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.

Education, Experiences, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Education:

• Less than high school diploma. Must be at least 15 years old and obtain a work permit.
• Lifeguard certification. CPR & First Aide.

Experience:

• Minimum 6 months of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of school policies and safety regulations, required.
• Skill in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques.
• Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures.

Skills:

• Successful completion of written and water test, required
• Certified first aide, CPR and lifeguarding, required
• Experience working with children, preferred.

Abilities:

• Ability to be caring, understanding, and friendly towards patrons, required.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to read and interpret school policies and handbook, required.
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form, required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and community, required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to swim. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds of materials, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include far vision, and ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

The qualifications listed above are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties of the job.

It is the policy of Chippewa Valley Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including but not limited to sexual orientation, gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, height, weight, genetics, or marital status in its programs, services, activities, or employment. Inquiries related to nondiscrimination policies, questions, concerns or to file a complaint should be directed to: Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator, Director of Human Resources, Chippewa Valley Schools Administration, 19120 Cass Avenue, Clinton Township, MI 48038 Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail] / Nondiscrimination inquiries related to disability should be directed to: Section 504 Coordinator, Director of Special Services, (same address) Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail] .Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify Chippewa Valley Schools of their need in writing within 182 days. Civil Rights and Title IX inquiries can also be directed to the Department of Civil Rights at [phone] or [e-mail] .

Lifeguards

Chippewa Valley Schools Adult & Community Education - Clinton Township, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Chippewa Valley Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5985050
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

$14.74/HR

Position Summary

Under general supervision, ensures the safety of patrons of an aquatic facility by preventing and responding to emergencies.

Duties and Responsibilities

(These duties and responsibilities are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act or ADA)

• Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency.
• Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
• Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintains a high standard of customer service.
• Performs various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility.
• Prepares and maintains appropriate activity reports.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.

Education, Experiences, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Education:

• Less than high school diploma. Must be at least 15 years old and obtain a work permit.
• Lifeguard certification. CPR & First Aide.

Experience:

• Minimum 6 months of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of school policies and safety regulations, required.

• Skill in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques.
• Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures.

Skills:

• Good communication skills, required.
• Successful completion of written and water test, required
• Certified first aide, CPR and lifeguarding, required
• Experience working with children, preferred.

Abilities:

• Ability to be caring, understanding, and friendly towards patrons, required.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to read and interpret school policies and handbook, required.
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form, required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and community, required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to swim. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds of materials, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include far vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

The qualifications listed above are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties of the job.

It is the policy of Chippewa Valley Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including but not limited to sexual orientation, gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, height, weight, genetics, or marital status in its programs, services, activities, or employment. Inquiries related to nondiscrimination policies, questions, concerns or to file a complaint should be directed to: Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator, Director of Human Resources, Chippewa Valley Schools Administration, 19120 Cass Avenue, Clinton Township, MI 48038 Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail] / Nondiscrimination inquiries related to disability should be directed to: Section 504 Coordinator, Director of Special Services, (same address) Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail] .Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify Chippewa Valley Schools of their need in writing within 182 days. Civil Rights and Title IX inquiries can also be directed to the Department of Civil Rights at [phone] or [e-mail] .

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $14.74 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > After School Programs

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 19120 Cass Avenue
• Clinton Township, Michigan 48038
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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