TLC Education Programs 

Non-Exempt/Hourly

Seasonal/Summer Schedule (May through September)

Temporary Part-Time

Hourly Pay Range: $21.25 - $30.25

In-Person

American Sign Language Preferred

About TLC:

The Learning Center for the Deaf is a nationally-recognized leader of services for deaf and hard of hearing children, adults and families. To learn more, please visit: https://www.tlcdeaf.org/about/pioneer-and-innovator.

For our Mission, please visit: https://www.tlcdeaf.org/our-mission-and-values.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The lifeguard is responsible to keep students safe during physical education classes and during free swim during the Summer Swim Program. 

SUPERVISOR: Director of Staff Development and Training

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for maintaining the pool area during pool hours.

Keeping the area free of debris and emptying the garbage, as needed.

Duties include monitoring pool chemicals and ensuring the environment is safe for swimming.  

Perform other tasks as assigned by the Certified Pool Operators, Department Supervisor and/or Program Leader.    

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

The Learning Center for the Deaf provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity/expression, age, criminal record, disability, sexual orientation, familial status, veteran status, marital status and any other legally protected characteristic.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

TLC embraces and celebrates a spirit of inclusion and diversity, and reasonable accommodations and modifications will be made whenever possible.

• Strong swimmer required, previous experience as Lifeguard preferred 
• Must be at least 18 years old 
• Certified Lifeguard or previous Lifeguard Training completion preferred 
• Lifeguard Certification course available with Summer Swim Program Commitment 
• Flexible hours - days, evenings, weekends
• A minimum of conversational fluency in American Sign Language required, with native, or near-native ASL fluency preferred 
• Lifting may be required   
• ASL Classes may be required based on ASL fluency 
• Meals included when on duty