Lifeguard

This position is considered a Safety-Sensitive position. Applicants who pass the interview process will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. The purpose of this class within the organization is to provide public water safety and recreational work by supervising and enforcing regulations at aquatic facilities. The Lifeguard is responsible for the health and safety of patrons in attendance in an aquatic environment. This protection is both preventive as well as corrective.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with others in spoken and written English to ensure the safe and efficient operations of the business.
• Prevent accidents and minimize or eliminate hazardous situations.
• Render First Aid as needed, including administering CPR and using an AED.
• Observe and enforce all rules and regulations of the assigned facility.
• Educate patrons and inform them of the purpose of and the need for rules and regulations.
• Identify and assist patrons having difficulty.
• Respond quickly to all emergency situations in the water and perform water rescues.
• Complete all required records and reports on schedule and submit them to the proper person.
• Perform periodical chemical checks on the pool water.
• Perform various pool maintenance functions such as brushing pool sides, policing pool area, vacuuming pool, etc.
• Interact and communicate with the public and other employees in a courteous and professional manner.
• Check and maintain the cleanliness of the locker room, offices, building, and surrounding grounds.
• Perform other work as assigned.

Physical Demands

Work is performed typically sitting, standing, and swimming; however, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, climbing up and down lifeguard stand, and lifting equipment and objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds is required on an intermittent basis.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of sixteen (16) years of age, with a preferred minimum age of eighteen (18).
• Must have physical strength and ability to perform strenuous water rescues, administer CPR and First Aid.
• Must have swimming and rescue skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours with days, evenings, weekend, and holiday work.

Certifications

• Must possess or be able to obtain American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate which includes AED Certification. YMCA equivalent is acceptable.
• Certification for the above items is offered with employment.

Schedule

• Aquatics is looking for Lifeguards that are available mornings and midday.
• Flexible hours required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

This position is not eligible to participate in the City's benefit plan.