Lead Lifeguard-Part Time

The Salvation Army Central Territory•Green Bay, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The part-time Lead Lifeguard supports daily Aquatics Department operations, including programs, special events, swim lessons, and staff supervision. The position promotes a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment through active supervision, accident prevention, emergency response, and consistent enforcement of facility regulations. The Lead Lifeguard ensures Lifeguards and Attendants are positioned according to Wisconsin’s approved aquatic staffing plan and assists with staff training, certifications, professional development, equipment maintenance, and customer service. The role also includes general facility maintenance and other assigned cleaning and maintenance duties. The position is based primarily in a busy public Aquatics Center, with occasional duties at outdoor special events and other community center activities. The part-time schedule is up to 18 hours per week at varying times, including rotating Saturdays during pool hours. Listed hours are 5:15 a.m.–1:00 p.m. and 3:45–8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 6:15 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Saturdays. Weeknight, weekend, and holiday work may be required as needed. The pay rate is $18.50 per hour, with a $1.00-per-hour shift differential for shifts worked from 4:00 p.m. Friday through Sunday. The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin, provides facilities, programs, and services intended to strengthen, encourage, and enrich children, adults, and seniors through positive life-changing experiences. Employees agree to support The Salvation Army’s religious mission.

Requirements

Two years of continuous experience in lifeguarding and group swim lesson instruction, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Experience working with adults, youth, and children.
Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification, including Deep Water, CPR/AED, and First Aid for Professional Rescuers, upon hire.
Waterpark Certification upon hire.
Lifeguard Management certification within 90 days of hire.
Lifeguard Instructor certification within 90 days of hire; candidates must hold a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certificate and be at least 17 by the end of the course.
Strong verbal communication skills in English.
Personnel management skills, including the ability to delegate, motivate, and foster teamwork.
Ability to interact positively and professionally with coworkers and the public and to work with people of diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
Good judgment in personal actions, personnel management, and professional matters.
Knowledge of basic computer operations, Microsoft Office applications, email systems, internet navigation, and common workplace technology.
Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure, assess situations quickly, communicate effectively, and coordinate an appropriate emergency response.
Ability to teach and demonstrate hands-on skills, observe performance, identify improvement areas, and adapt instruction to support learning.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to meet American Red Cross Lifeguard and Lifeguard Instructor physical requirements, including standing, walking, sitting, swimming, treading water, handling objects and controls, reaching, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

One year of staff supervision experience is preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

Enforce Kroc Center rules consistently and courteously to maintain a safe environment for members, visitors, and employees.
Monitor swimming and play areas, caution swimmers about unsafe areas or actions, and maintain order.
Assist the Aquatics Manager with daily operations of aquatics programs and facilities, including special events and swim lessons.
Assist with development, training, and instruction of private and group swim lessons as needed.
Provide oversight to aquatic support staff, including Attendants, Instructors, and Lifeguards, and assist instructors with lessons and other aquatic programs.
Maintain constant observation of assigned areas, identify potential hazards, and respond effectively to emergencies.
Rescue swimmers in danger of drowning and provide CPR, AED, and First Aid when necessary.
Assist the Aquatics Manager with administrative work, including information related to lessons, class registrations, incidents and accidents, volunteer needs, and the events calendar.
Maintain program and operational records as needed.
Assist with facility operations, including updating aquatic bulletin boards, setting up and breaking down equipment, and inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining pool areas, equipment, storage areas, and other assigned areas.
Maintain and regularly inventory aquatic equipment.
Maintain a safe working environment, report risk issues to the Aquatics Manager and Facility Manager, and conduct water chemical testing as required by Standard Operating Procedures.
Provide prompt and courteous customer service to community members, clients, and customers.
Assist with planning and delivering monthly in-service training and lifeguard certification and recertification courses.
Support lifeguard recruitment, hiring, training, and retention through staff certification and ongoing professional development.
Monitor staff certifications to ensure credentials remain current and staff are properly trained and qualified.
Perform other job-related responsibilities and assigned maintenance and cleaning duties.