Substitute - Lifeguard - 2026-2027

Clover Park School District•Lakewood, WA

10h•$18•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located within the Clover Park School District Maintenance & Operations department's community aquatics program and under the direct supervision of the Facilities & Recreation Coordinator and Pool Lead. The position is an on-call, at-will position with no guarantee of hours or work. The hourly wage is $18.13/hr. Work schedules are variable, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or special events.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Must be able to pass pre-requisite lifeguard certification test.
American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification
American Red Cross Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional certification (CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED)
First Aid Certification.
Lifeguard certification training, CPR, and First Aid training are provided; however, candidates must successfully obtain certification prior to beginning work in a lifeguard assignment.
Knowledge of district policies and procedures, general rules, & regulations.
Clear oral and written communication skills.
Ability to use maturity in judgment and interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Lifeguards must have good vision (corrected vision if necessary) while on duty to effectively recognize all emergencies, incidents and rule breaking.
Ability to be focused and alert to prevent hazardous situations.
Knowledge of proper lifesaving equipment and its use.
Water lifesaving skills and techniques of lifeguarding.
Ability to establish rapport and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff and the public.
Ability to communicate aquatic program information effectively with staff and public.
Ability to remain calm under noisy and confusing conditions.
Ability to respond effectively and successfully to ensure the safety of others, and to apply first aid/CPR when necessary.
Ability to work with a staff, students, and community members from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Fingerprinting and Background check.
Possess and maintains the following certifications: American Red Cross Lifeguarding
American Red Cross "Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional; CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED or equivalent (American Heart Association CPR/AED); (training provided)
First Aid.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a lifeguard.
Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification
Current American Red Cross Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Certification (CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED)
Experience working with school age children.
Previous experience working with the public in a customer service role.

Responsibilities

Serves as lifeguard for indoor pools, responsible for pool patrons safety/health in attendance.
Provides maximum surveillance of pool area and rescues swimmers and administers first aid as required.
Keeps accurate records/reports and adequate supplies.
Assists in maintaining pool, and area clean and free from any hazards; provides information to swimmers regarding safety/health/admission rules and procedures.
Attend aquatics and/or safety training as directed; Participate in any required training.
Works independently with a minimum amount of supervision.
Follows and enforces the intent of all pool rules.
Correctly completes all assigned paperwork.
Performs related duties as assigned.
The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.
The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.