Lifeguard-Swim Assistant

Job Summary

Serve as lifeguard and swim assistant as needed for Community Education swim programs During open and lap swims, supervise and assist swimmers as needed including working in water as needed During swim classes, assist head instructor in conducting lessons, including working in water with swimmers Maintain safe pool deck and enforce safe swimming rules Operate handicap chair and lift as needed Respond to emergencies using appropriate first aid Qualifications: Current American Red Cross certifications for lifeguarding, CPR, First aid, and AED Ability to work effectively with swimmers, parents, instructors, and other swim staff members Ability to handle handicap chair, lift and rescue equipment Experience as lifeguard or swim assistant preferred but not required Working Condition: $12.

50/hour- more dependent on experience. Add'l $1.00/hr with WSI; Hours vary Candidates hired for this position will be employed through Edu. Staff, the educational staffing partner of the Grosse Pointe Public Schools, and will be required to complete a separate Edustaff application and orientation once an employment offer is received.

If you are a student you will not need to go through the edustaff process. Please reach out to Diane Zedan if you have any questions zedand@gpschools.org Application Procedure: Complete online application. Include American Red Cross certification information (with completion and/or expiration dates) and other swim related qualifications.

The successful candidate must meet the State standard for a clear criminal history and provide mandated fingerprint clearance.