Aquatics Safety Support - Lifeguard

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of poolside and water safety duties and instructions as needed to assure safe use of pool facilities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Aquatics Supervisor and/or Aquatics Coordinator.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May be assigned supervisory duties as needed.

• Creates and delivers swimming lesson plans for individuals and groups;
• Evaluates swimming skills and progress according to established swimming standards and skill requirements;
• Ensures the safety of staff and program participants;
• Maintains accurate supervisor, cleaning, accident/incident and chemical reports daily.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Sufficient education and training to demonstrate an aptitude or ability to perform above and related duties;
• Six (6) months general experience related to safe swimming, aquatics program participation, working with children or related background.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• General knowledge of rules and regulations of a variety of aquatics and recreational activities, pool equipment and pool maintenance;
• Water safety practices;
• First aid, CPR, AED;
• Swimming instruction techniques;
• Public relations practices and techniques;
• Ability to demonstrate advanced swimming skills;
• Move and react quickly to a variety of circumstances;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public;
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
• Demonstrate good judgment and decision-making;
• Follow written and verbal instructions and/or procedures;
• Project voice over the noise of the pool;
• Work various shifts including nights and weekends.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Incumbent of the position performs in a climate-controlled pool environment.
• Tasks require a variety of physical activities, generally involving muscular strain, such as swimming, walking, standing, stooping, lifting, sitting, reaching.
• Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, pool mechanical systems.
• Occasionally exposed to wet conditions, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Daily exposure to slippery surfaces.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Clearfield City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.