Daytime PE Lifeguard JobID: 18449
Position Type: Community Education/Aquatics
Date Posted: 1/23/2026 Location: District Program Center Date Available: ASAP Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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Position Daytime PE Lifeguard Hours Hours Vary Location: District-Wide Wage Information Hourly wage is based on the SoWashCo School Miscellaneous Wage Sheet $23.00/hour starting wage Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
POSITION SUMMARY:
Ensures the safety of students during physical education class pool usage by preventing and responding to emergencies.
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Recognize and respond effectively in emergencies. • Enforce all pool rules, policies and procedures to prevent accidents. • Maintain constant surveillance of students in the water, on the pool deck and on the diving board. • Perform assists or rescues as necessary. • Be attentive and ensure the safety of all users. • Administer first aid and/or advanced care if needed. • Be on pool deck as students enter the pool area and remain on the pool deck until all students depart. • Activate EMS in cases of serious injury and follow up with a school nurse. • Act professionally and courteously to instructors and students. • Report hazards or potential hazards immediately to the school custodian and Aquatic Coordinator. • Be prepared to close a problem area of the facility, if necessary. • Assist students with orienting themselves to the different depths of the pool. • Remain diligent in providing a safe environment, while providing feedback to students.
Other Duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, LICENSE, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES):
Required: • High school graduate or equivalent. • Certifications in Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Lifeguards, AED and First Aid. • Effective communication skills with both youth and adults. • Good collaboration skills. • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds. • Ability to be flexible with work schedule. • Prompt, regular and reliable attendance. • Communicates with students, parents, co-workers, supervisors, and the community in a positive and responsive way that is consistently welcoming and enhances effective work relationships. • Demonstrates an appreciation of diversity in all interactions and job functions.
Desired: • Previous swimming experience.
BENEFITS:
SoWashCo Schools offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to support our employees. Our benefits include:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance • Life insurance • Supplemental life insurance • Dependent life insurance • Long-term disability coverage • Voluntary plans such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and identity protection • Flexible spending accounts • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Retirement plans
These benefits reflect our commitment to supporting your health and well-being. Visit our benefits page for more detailed information.
Equal Opportunity Employer