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Position Title: Lifeguard

Building: Mason High School / Mason Public Schools / In-Person

Reports to: Pool Supervisor

 

About Mason Public Schools:
Located in the heart of Michigan, minutes from the State Capitol and Michigan State University, Mason Public Schools serves more than 3,200 students across six school buildings.  A team of 500 talented educators and support staff serve our schools, exhibiting a high level of commitment to our students.  Mason Public Schools is proudly supported by our community through the Mason Public Schools Foundation and the approval of a bond to improve classrooms, safety, transportation, technology, facility infrastructure, and furniture and equipment. 

Your journey starts here: Every Student. Every Day.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): Through authentic learning opportunities, Mason Public Schools is committed to an inclusive environment. Our students, staff, and community respectfully acknowledge and value the diverse cultures, lifestyles, experiences, perspectives, and identities of each other.

 

Qualifications Required:        

  • 15 years of age or older.
  • Maintain current Lifeguard certification, current First Aid and CPR certification.
  • Proficient communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proficient in interacting with people of various ages from diverse backgrounds.
  • Able to work an extended time sitting and/or standing and in humid indoor conditions.
  • Physically fit and able to ensure safety of others in the water.

 

Desired Qualifications: 

  • 6+ months related Lifeguard experience.
  • Competitive swimming and/or coaching experience (for those interested in coaching).

 

Job Description:

  • Maintaining active supervision for safety of events (including but not limited to: open swim, lap swim, water fitness classes, special events, community events, swim meets, water polo games, private pool rentals, swim lessons).
  • Explaining and enforcing rules, regulations, and policies to ensure the safety of patrons.
  • Monitoring designated areas to recognize signs of danger.
  • Warning swimmers regarding unsafe situations/behaviors.
  • Responding to emergencies in and out of water. Performing CPR, AED, and first aid procedures as needed.
  • Maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of all areas.
  • Maintaining records and reports and consistent communication with Pool Supervisor.
  • Collecting money from participants for community events or private rentals.
  • Teaching children’s swimming lessons and hosting private pool rentals as assigned.
  • Attend all required staff training and in-services.
  • Maintaining building security by checking door locks and checking for patrons at end of shifts.

 

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

  • This position requires long periods of standing, sitting, and walking
  • Work takes place both indoors and outdoors, with some travel to other schools or field trip locations

 

Pay/Benefits: $13.39/hour. Additional pay for other job assignments at the pool. School retirement plan and earned paid time off. 

 

Schedule: Variable schedule depending on pool schedule and need.

  • Evenings and weekends during the school year.
  • Daytime, evening and weekends in the summer.
  • Possible early morning weekday (5:45am-7:45am) hours are available for right candidate.
  • Additional hours are available for those interested in coaching with Mason Area Swim Club.

 

Deadline:  November 30th, 2025

All candidates are required to complete the StyleProfile™ assessment as a component of their application.  This assessment is intended to be one component of the information used to assist administrators during the selection process.  Once the application has been submitted, the StyleProfile™ assessment will be assigned.  The StyleProfile™ assessment is approximately 30 minutes in length and is a multiple-choice format.