Head Lifeguard

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories•Pullman, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is hiring a Head Lifeguard for its Schweitzer Wellbeing Center team in Pullman, Washington. The role supports the safe and efficient operation of aquatic facilities, serves as a resource for staff, helps maintain compliance with safety procedures, and contributes to a welcoming atmosphere for participants. The Schweitzer Wellbeing Center is closed for a major remodel and is scheduled to reopen in January 2027. Training for people hired for this position begins in December 2026, with regular work responsibilities beginning in January 2027.

Requirements

At least 1 year of proven lifeguarding experience.
At least 1 year of proven swim and/or water fitness instruction experience.
Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.
Current American Red Cross CPR, First Aid, and AED for the Professional Rescuer Certification.
Demonstrated leadership, customer service, problem-solving, organizational, communication, computer, and file-maintenance skills.
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
Ability to talk or hear regularly; frequently move or lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move more; sit and/or stand for up to 8 hours; and occasionally climb, balance, bend, kneel, and/or twist.
Vision abilities required include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Frequently work in and around chlorinated water.
Ability to swim, move, and train in the pool.

Nice To Haves

Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certificate or equivalent certified documentation, or ability to obtain it within 3 months of hire.
Knowledge of or ability to learn basic swimming pool and facility maintenance.
Familiarity with computers and various software.
Current Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification, or ability to obtain it within 1 month of hire.

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operations of aquatic programming during assigned shifts.
Perform lifeguard duties regularly.
Lead the aquatics team during shifts to support efficient workflow and patron safety.
Model professional lifeguarding on and off the stand and in interactions with patrons and staff.
Provide customer service, respond to membership inquiries and needs, and manage customer complaints.
Maintain records and reports related to aquatic program memberships, payment collection, and safety.
Support aquatics leadership in facilitating regular training for aquatics staff.
Mentor and supervise aquatics staff to build lifeguarding and swim instruction competency.
Assist with pool operations and facility maintenance as needed.
Follow and enforce safety standards, policies, and procedures.