The Puyallup Tribe of Indians is committed to protecting and exercising the inherent inalienable sovereign rights of the Tribe and Individuals in the interest of the Medicine Creek Treat Territories, as stewards to ensure preservation of our cultural and environmental integrity for common good and prosperity for all.

CLOSE: MAY 30, 2025

JOB TITLE: LIFEGUARD DEPARTMENT: YOUTH ACTIVITIES

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR/YOUTH COORDINATOR II HOURS: 40 HRS/WK – TEMP POSITION

SALARY: $20.00 PER HOUR REQUISITION: 736

POSITION SUMMARY:
Ensure the safety of all individuals in and around the lake, dock, beachfront, and surrounding areas. Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging environment by monitoring water and beach activities in accordance with established safety policies, procedures, and best practices. Promote a culture of safety and attentiveness while supporting positive member experiences.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Lifeguards work directly with the Waterfront Lead and Waterfront Facilitators to ensure a safe environment for swimming and water activities at camp.
2. Lifeguards spend their days supervising swimmers and leading water activities.
3. Lifeguards also help and participate in various aspects of camp life..
4. The Lifeguards contribute to harmonious camp operations by exhibiting positive camper engagement.
5. Ensure work areas and activities are safe and meet the requirements.
6. Responsible for lifeguarding per American Red Cross Certification standards, American Camp Association standards and Safety Activity Checkpoints.
7. Maintain visual and auditory awareness of all participants in assigned waterfront areas.
8. Observe and assess camper behavior for appropriateness, enforce safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques as needed.
9. Complete paperwork in a timely fashion, including Incident Reports.
10. Carry out assigned duties regarding camper health, safety, program area maintenance and cleanliness, and program goals.
11. Responsible for checking that the waterfront facilities, equipment, and supplies are clean and maintained in the best possible working order.
12. Must be physically able to perform necessary duties as assigned for the safety of all campers and guests.
13. Responding to emergencies including utilizing skills to administer First Aid/CPR when necessary.
14. Maintaining constant supervision and observation of program participants while assessing risk and participant safety.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities of camp staff members.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
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 the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
High School diploma or equivalent and previous lifeguarding experience preferred. Previous experience working with children and youth, and experience as a strong swimmer required.

Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write complex grants, reports, plans, speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to prepare detailed budgets and work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Licenses or Certificates
Valid Washington State driver’s license and proof of insurance required.

Must have a valid current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.

Other Skills and Abilities
An exceptional swimmer, capable of navigating various water conditions quickly and efficiently to rescue swimmers in distress.

Constant attention to the water and its surroundings is crucial. A lifeguard must be able to spot potential hazards or signs of distress quickly, even in a crowded or noisy environment.

Current First Aid and CPR Certification.

Effective communication with both campers and staff is key. Lifeguards must be able to give clear instructions, enforce rules, and manage potentially stressful situations with authority and calm.

Working closely with camp staff and medical personnel is essential. As the lifeguard you must be able to collaborate and support your team to ensure the safety and well-being of all campers.

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.
• Requires the ability to read, write, communicate, and interpret information accurately in English.
• Requires the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate work.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to sit or walk for extended lengths of time. Manual and finger dexterity for operation of personal computer and routine paperwork.
• Lifting in excess of (100) pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level is moderate.
• The physical exertion is moderate to high.
• Work is primarily performed outdoors.
• There are frequent employee contacts and interruptions during the day.
• Requires occasional travel using employee’s own transportation.
• Working outside in all weather conditions including heat, inclement weather, and specific environmental realities (humidity, wind, bugs, lake water)
• Demonstrate emotional resiliency and regulation to handle extended, repeated stressful situations appropriately
• Walking over unpaved, uneven, hilly terrain multiple times a day

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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