Lifeguard

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories•Pullman, WA

82d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the team at our Schweitzer Wellbeing Center as a Lifeguard and help create a safe, welcoming environment for our community. This role is essential to ensuring the safety of all guests while promoting health and wellbeing through aquatic activities. If you're attentive, responsible, and passionate about helping others, we'd love to have you on board. Please note: The Schweitzer Wellbeing Center is currently closed for a major remodel and is scheduled to reopen in January 2027. Individuals hired for this position will begin training in December 2026, with regular work responsibilities starting in January 2027.

Requirements

Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
Current American Red Cross CPR, First Aid, and AED for the Professional Rescuer Certification
Demonstrated skills in customer service, problem-solving, communication, and computer knowledge
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Background check results satisfactory to SEL
Negative drug test result(s)

Nice To Haves

Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certificate, or equivalent certified documentation. (or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire date)
1-year proven swim instruction and/or water fitness

Responsibilities

Provide high quality customer service to patrons including responding to membership inquiries and needs, educating patrons on pool safety, and professionally managing customer complaints.
Uphold the standard for professional lifeguarding, both on and off stand.
Ensure the safety of people in and around the Schweitzer Wellbeing Center natatorium by maintaining constant surveillance of patrons.
Follow and enforce safety standards, policies and procedures.
Monitor the pool area to prevent accidents and enforce facility rules. This includes identifying potential hazards and taking proactive steps to mitigate risks.
Perform water rescues and administer first aid and CPR as needed, including responding quickly and effectively to all emergency situations, and completing incident reports accurately and promptly.
Participate in process improvements to ensure efficient workflow with the aquatics team.
While on shift, ensure all rescue and safety equipment is in proper working condition.
While on shift, maintain cleanliness of pool deck, locker rooms, and surrounding areas.
Teach swimming safety and skills to patrons; structuring classes to support the customers’ growth in aquatic competency. This includes planning and preparing for classes and record keeping.
Understand. Create. Simplify.
Other duties as assigned.