Lifeguard

• Position Type:
  Hourly/Hourly
  
• Date Posted:
  9/29/2026
  
• Location:
  Ann Arbor Open K-8 School
  
• District:
  Ann Arbor Public Schools

POSITION TITLE: Lifeguard

POSITION LOCATION: Ann Arbor Open School

HOURLY: Based on Experience; Seasonal Position

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: This position reports directly to the Building Principal/Administrator.

Summary
Responsible for the safety and well-being of adaptive physical education students under assigned supervision in the pool area. Responsible for enforcing established pool rules and regulations.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations

• Possession of current, valid licensing or certification as it applies to this position
• Certification in the appropriate level and subject is required for teachers
• Dual or multiple certifications for teachers is preferred

Copies of an active Michigan Teaching Certificate and college transcripts are required with the application packet. Original certificate and certified transcripts are required prior to being hired.

Education & Experience

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Current First Aid / CPR and Lifeguard Certification required
• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience in lifeguarding and/or aquatic activities desired

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains constant surveillance in the facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of students in the event of emergency
• Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medial services (EMS)
• Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times
• Maintains high standard of customer service
• Performs various maintenance duties as directed to maintain clean and safe facility
• Support physical education teacher as needed during instruction
• Perform miscellaneous job related duties as assigned

This position requires regular and reliable attendance on site to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of staff, students, and parents
• Ability to effectively communicate rules and regulations

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s

Reasoning Ability

• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions given in written, oral, or diagram form

Other Skills & Abilities

• Work with parents and children of diverse cultural backgrounds
• Develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community
• Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit and run. The employee is directly responsible for the safety and well-being of other people. Specific vision requirements for this job include near and far vision and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with students and other staff.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is occasionally moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety and well-being of others.

Method of Application
All applicants must apply online at a2schools.org >> District Links >> Job Postings