Lifeguard (Opener)

SJCC•Mercer Island, WA

16m•$18 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Make a SPLASH at the SJCC! Love the water? Thrive in an energetic, people-focused environment? Join our Aquatics Team and turn your passion into a job you’ll actually be excited to show up for! As a Lifeguard, you’ll be the heartbeat of our pool—creating a safe, welcoming, and fun environment for everyone by enforcing pool protocols, supporting daily operations, and keeping our aquatic spaces running smoothly. As a Swim Instructor, you’ll help swimmers of all ages and abilities build confidence in the water through engaging, supportive, and fun lessons that make a real impact. Why you’ll love it here: • Pay from $18–$26/hour, based on experience • A supportive, upbeat team culture • Meaningful work where you keep people safe and smiling • The chance to build skills, leadership, and community At this time, we are particularly seeking Lifeguards available for the following shifts: Monday - Friday 5:45am - 11am/12pm Apply TODAY and dive into a role that makes waves—in the pool and in our community!

Requirements

Swimming experience.
Current Lifeguard and First Aid certification or national equivalent, or willing to complete courses by required deadline(s).
Current CPR/AED Certification (Adult and Pediatric), or willing to complete course by required deadline(s).
Ability to swim 300 yards freestyle, breaststroke, sidestroke or a combination of these strokes without stopping.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and respectfully with diverse populations.
Knowledge of relevant safety practices.
Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with colleagues and SJCC guests.
Ability to work effectively independently and in a team setting.
Ability to exercise good judgment.

Responsibilities

Open and close the pool, depending on shift time, following protocol outlined in the Staff Manual.
Caution participants regarding safe vs. unsafe behaviors; enforce all safety protocols.
Rescue participants in danger of drowning; administer first-aid/CPR if required.
Complete accident reports thoroughly if accidents occur and follow protocol outlined in Staff Manual.
Substitute for coworkers as needed.
Perform work on weekends and evenings as needed to meet scheduling needs.
Teach group and private/semi-private swim lessons to beginner through advanced swim students.
Modify swim lessons to adapt to each swim students age and swim level.
Maintain timeliness with each swim lesson and follow pool schedule closely.
Write individual evaluations for each swimmer in the swim class and discuss student progress with guardians.
Support the emotional and social wellbeing of swim students through positive behavior management and supportive interactions.
Follow all emergency procedures at the SJCC.
Attend required staff training and meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.