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Lifeguard
Company: Grinnell College
Location: Grinnell, IA
Employment Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 05/09/2026
Job Categories: Government and Policy, Sports and Recreation, Executive Management
Job Description
Lifeguard

Job Summary

Ensure the safety of patrons through proactive lifeguarding and effective emergency response. Collaborate with the Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities, Equipment & Events, the Head Lifeguard, and fellow lifeguards to address safety concerns and foster positive working relationships. Open and secure the Osgood Natatorium and assist with equipment operations as needed. Report any violations of the lifeguard handbook to the Assistant Athletic Director. Uphold college policies and comply with all applicable state and federal regulations.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lifeguard: Maintain the safety of the patrons in and around the pool
  • Represent Grinnell College by maintaining a professional attitude
  • Communicate and enforce all regulations and pool rules in a personable and professional manner
  • Communicate any potentially dangerous elements of the facility to the Head Lifeguard and Assistant Athletic Director
  • Attend all scheduled staff meetings
  • Participate in staff trainings
  • Perform patron surveillance
  • Remain alert and use all senses while guarding
  • Work as a team with other lifeguards during special events
  • Record daily participation numbers
  • Test the water, record results and report imbalances to the Head Lifeguard and Assistant Athletic Director
  • Set up the pool for various activities such as laps, classes, etc.
  • Be able to respond to an emergency and contact/activate EMS
  • Handle all incidents in a manner appropriate to your training
  • Complete all incident reports
  • Administrative Duties
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