Lifeguard

About the role

SEL is hiring a Lifeguard for its Schweitzer Wellbeing Center in Washington (Pullman). The role keeps guests safe and promotes health and wellbeing through aquatic activities. The center is currently closed for a major remodel and will reopen in January 2027; hires will begin training in December 2026, with regular work starting then.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high-quality customer service, answer membership questions, educate patrons on pool safety and handle complaints professionally.
• Uphold professional lifeguarding standards on and off the stand, and maintain constant surveillance of the natatorium.
• Enforce safety standards, policies and procedures, and monitor the pool area to prevent accidents and hazards.
• Perform water rescues, administer first aid and CPR, respond to emergencies and complete incident reports.
• Take part in process improvements with the aquatics team and keep rescue and safety equipment in working order.
• Maintain cleanliness of the pool deck, locker rooms and surrounding areas.
• Teach swimming safety and skills, plan and prepare classes and keep records.

Required profile

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.
• Current American Red Cross CPR, First Aid and AED for the Professional Rescuer certification.
• Satisfactory background check and negative drug test results.
• Preferred: current Water Safety Instructor certificate or ability to obtain one within 3 months of hire, and 1 year of proven swim instruction or water fitness.
• Physical requirements: regularly talk or hear, lift up to 50 lbs often, sit or stand up to 8 hours, and specific vision and swimming abilities.

Required skills

• Demonstrated customer service, problem-solving, communication and computer knowledge.
• Ability to learn new skills, take on new responsibilities and work cooperatively in a team.

Pay starts at $20 per hour for Lifeguards and $21 per hour for Head Lifeguards. SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Vets/Disabled).