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LIFEGUARD
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION TYPE: Hourly, Non-Exempt
SUPERVISOR: RFR Aquatics Manager
POSITION SUMMARY
Lifeguard is responsible for the safe, legal swimming conditions in the pool, hot tub, sauna, deck and surrounding areas at the Bayfield Recreation Center.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Individuals in the job will be subject to loud, humid and hot environments.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS\
Certification and training available!
Red Cross Life Guard Course available
6/12/2026 - 6/14-2026
4:00PM-7:00PM
Register here:
https://www.bayfieldrec.org/store/p485/June_Red_Cross_Lifeguarding_Course.html
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification
- Passion to serve others.
- Desire to strive for continuous organizational and individual growth and improvement.
- Willingness to do what needs to be done.
- Ability to work cooperatively with the public and coworkers to promote a safe and positive environment.
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk around frequently and lift up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions.
- Ability to exercise mature judgement and sound decision making
- Ability to communicate eectively with people in a positive but firm manner. Ability to be observant and safety conscious.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain safe swimming conditions in the pool, hot tub, sauna, on the deck and surrounding areas.
- Prevent accidents by scanning assigned zone from bottom to top.
- Enforce health and safety rules in the Bayfield Rec Center in accordance with all city, county, state, and federal laws and regulations in cooperation with the Rec Center
Manager.
- Respond to emergency situations in accordance with RFR policies and procedures.
- Check pool and rescue equipment and promptly report and problems.
- Set up and put away equipment for open swim and lap swim.
- Assist in operating Aquatics Facility in accordance with all city, county, state, and federal laws and regulations.
- Assist in ensuring safety at the Bayfield Rec Center.
- Document and report incidents, injuries, complaints, broken equipment, etc as necessary in accordance with RFR policies and procedures.
- Abide by and uphold all RFR policies and procedures.
- Communicate regularly and effectively with Supervisor.
- Provide excellent customer service and a safe and fun environment.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism and a positive attitude.
- Other duties as assigned.
COMPENSATION
- Up to 30 scheduled hours/week on average.
- Membership to the Bayfield Rec Center.
- Discount on RFR classes, programs, and membership packages.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14