Lifeguard-Early Morning/Daytime (25 hours/week)

About the Role

The Kroc Center is seeking a morning Lifeguard to work the opening pool shift from 5:15 am - 1:00 pm. This is a 25 hour/week role. As a Morning Lifeguard, you will keep a watchful eye during group fitness classes, splash play, and swim lessons. Our lifeguards play a vital role in creating a safe and enjoyable aquatic environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor pool activities and enforce safety regulations.
• Assist patrons and provide first aid and CPR when needed.
• Support the State of Wisconsin–approved aquatic staffing plan.
• Perform light facility upkeep and cleaning tasks.
• Conduct water chemical tests as per Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintain records of programs and operations.
• Participate in staff training and professional development courses.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained and inventoried regularly.
• Provide excellent customer service to the community.

Qualifications

• 1 year of continuous experience in lifeguarding in a group environment preferred.
• Experience working with adults, youth, and children.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard certification required.
• Waterpark Certification preferred; must be completed upon hire.
• Strong verbal communication skills in English; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to interact with diverse groups in a positive, professional manner.

Physical Requirements

• Physically active in an aquatics environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, swim, tread water, and perform tasks as defined by American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

• Busy public Aquatics Center with high noise levels and above-normal room temperatures in a high-humidity environment.
• Exposure to pool chemicals, fumes, bodily fluids, and potentially infectious materials.
• Outdoor special events may expose employees to weather conditions and moderate to loud noise levels.
• Schedule includes weeknights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Pay

Starts at $16.16/hour, with the opportunity to earn an additional $1.00/hour by also serving as a Swim Instructor. A $1.00/hour shift differential is offered for all hours worked from 4:00 PM Friday through Sunday.

Benefits

• Paid time off: 10 days of vacation per year, 12 sick days per year (6 of which can be taken like vacation days), 12 paid holidays, 2 personal days.
• Ability to earn an additional 2 days of PTO through the wellness program.
• Generous pension contribution by The Salvation Army.
• Voluntary life insurance and other great benefits.
• Paid training and professional development opportunities.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.