Substitute - Lifeguard - 2026-2027

POSITIONS ARE ON-CALL, AT-WILL POSITIONS WITH NO GUARANTEE OF HOURS OR WORK.

Hourly Wage- $18.13/hr

• Shift -Variable work schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays and/or special events

IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

Job Title:

Classification Level:

Substitute - Lifeguard

Hourly- Sub Pool Lifeguard Schedule - LG

Reports to:

Working Titles:

Facilities & Recreation Coordinator

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Certification and Licenses

• Fingerprinting and Background check.
• Posses 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.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION

• 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Indoor recreational pool, subject to noise and distractions. Variable work schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays and/or special events as required. Physical agility and stamina; lifting, walking and overall physical movement; carrying, pushing or pulling; occasional heavy lifting up to 100 pounds (during rescue); sitting and standing for extended periods of time; vision to monitor individual activities and read program materials; hearing and speaking to exchange information to others. Occasionally responds to crisis situations in and out of the pool. May deal with distraught or angry parent, children, or community members. Exposure to pool chemicals, dust or other irritants. Extreme concentration in a noisy environment with many distractions and activities. May be required to perform life-saving measure. Must be able to meet the physical requirements to obtain lifeguard certification.

FLSA: Non-Exempt AFFILIATION: None

JOB CLASS: Hourly WORK YEAR: Hourly position, Seasonal

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race,?ethnicity,?housing, immigration or citizenship status,?creed, religion, color, national origin,?honorable military discharge or active duty status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity,?the presence of any?sensory, mental,?or physical disability,?neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal,?whether they take place on or off school grounds or are offered as part of the district's online or alternative learning programs.??This standard will be applied to students as well as designated youth groups including Scouting America which require equal access. Address questions and complaints of alleged discrimination to the following individuals at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, Washington 98499-1341:?Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director of Human Resources, (253) 583-5087,?gdavis@cloverpark.k12.wa.us;?Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Jennifer Herbold, Executive Director of Special Education, (253) 583-5170,?jherbold@cloverpark.k12.wa. Title IX inquiries may also be directed to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR),?https://bit.ly/US-OCR. Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint, is available at?https://bit.ly/CPSDHIBPolicy; OSPI required language per RCW 28A.300.286 is available at?https://bit.ly/OSPIModelLanguage.