Lead Lifeguard-Part Time

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Green Bay, WI

About The Position

The Lead Lifeguard supports daily Aquatics Department operations, including programs, special events, swim lessons, and staff oversight. The role promotes a safe, welcoming 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 the State of Wisconsin-approved aquatic staffing plan and supports staff training and professional development in compliance with applicable aquatic requirements. The position also assists with administrative work, customer service, facility operations, equipment maintenance, water chemical testing, and general maintenance and cleaning duties. Work takes place primarily in a busy public Aquatics Center and may also involve outdoor events and community center activities. This is a part-time role of up to 18 hours per week, with varied hours throughout the week and rotating Saturdays during pool hours. Department scheduling requires weeknights, weekends, and holidays as needed. The stated schedule includes weekday pool hours of 5:15 a.m.–1:00 p.m. and 3:45–8:30 p.m., and Saturday hours of 6:15 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Pay 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 provides facilities, programs, and services intended to strengthen, encourage, and enrich children, adults, and seniors through positive life-changing experiences. Employees are expected to support the organization's religious mission.

Requirements

Two years of continuous experience in lifeguarding and group swim lesson instruction, or an equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Experience working with adults, youth, and children.
Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding including Deep Water, CPR/AED, and First Aid for Professional Rescuers certification upon hire.
American Red Cross Waterpark Certification upon hire.
American Red Cross Lifeguard Management certification within 90 days of hire.
American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification within 90 days of hire; candidates must have current American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certification and be at least 17 by the end of the course.
Strong verbal communication skills in English.
Personnel management skills, including delegation, motivation, and team-building.
Ability to interact positively and professionally with coworkers and the public and work with people of diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
Good judgment in personal actions, personnel management, and professional matters.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, email, internet navigation, and common workplace technology.
Ability to remain calm under pressure, assess situations quickly, communicate effectively, and coordinate emergency responses.
Ability to teach and demonstrate hands-on skills, assess performance, identify improvement areas, and adapt instruction to support learning.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of American Red Cross Lifeguard and Lifeguard Instructor certifications and perform the listed physical duties, including swimming, treading water, standing, walking, climbing stairs, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 40 pounds.
Ability to work weeknights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Employees must support The Salvation Army's religious mission.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Enforce Kroc rules consistently and courteously; monitor swimming and play areas, caution swimmers about unsafe conditions or actions, and maintain order.
Assist the Aquatics Manager with day-to-day operations of aquatics programs and facilities, including special events and swim lessons.
Assist with developing, training, and instructing private and group swim lessons as needed; oversee aquatic support staff and assist instructors with lessons and other programs.
Continuously observe assigned areas, identify hazards, respond to emergencies, rescue swimmers in danger of drowning, and provide CPR, AED, and First Aid when necessary.
Assist the Aquatics Manager with administrative tasks and information related to lessons, registrations, incidents and accidents, volunteer needs, and event calendars; maintain program and operational records as needed.
Support facility operations by 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 inventory aquatic equipment, report risks 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 visitors.
Assist with monthly in-service training and lifeguard certification and recertification courses; support recruitment, hiring, training, and retention; monitor staff certifications and qualifications.
Perform other job-related responsibilities and maintenance or cleaning duties as assigned.