Lifeguard Swim/Instructor

About The Position

THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO FILL SEVERAL PART-TIME VACANCIES IN THE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT FILING DEADLINE: The recruitment is open on a continuous basis and may close at any time with or without prior notice. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Selection of candidates will be on a first come, first served basis. As applications are received, they will be immediately reviewed. Candidates who clearly best meet or exceed the minimum qualifications will be invited to the testing process.

Work Schedule

WORK SCHEDULE: The position works a variable work schedule with an average of 18 to 25 hours per week, limited to 1,000 hours per fiscal year and is "at-will". Candidates must be available to work all assigned shifts, including evenings, weekends, split shifts, and holidays.

Essential Functions

• Promotes a positive recreation environment and good personal behavior
• Consistently enforces rules and policies
• Teaches first aid, water safety, and swimming classes
• Provides customer services and information to guests and visitors; reports and resolves complaints, special requests, safety conditions, security issues, and illegal activities within scope of authority
• Prevents accidents through the enforcement of policies, rules, regulations, and ordinances governing the conduct of swimming pool patrons; monitors activities in the facilities for individuals who may need assistance or guidance
• Maintains cleanliness of pool and facility and that all equipment is in safe operating condition; cleans and maintains pool area; performs regular water tests, monitors pool chemical levels, and makes necessary adjustments to pool chemical balance; maintains inventory of chemicals and supplies
• Warns patrons against dangerous practices such as running on the deck and diving into shallow water; instructs non-swimmers and weak swimmers to stay out of deep water
• Enters the water to rescue persons in distress; resuscitates rescued swimmers; administers first aid to the injured, and calls Emergency Medical Services (EMS) on serious accident cases
• Organizes and coordinates special events
• Maintains daily logs, and prepares incident, accident, and operations reports
• Aids in planning and implementing City recreation programs and special events

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to swim 500 yards within 10 minutes
• Must be able to pass a 2-minute water treat test and brick tow under 1 minute, 15 seconds
• Must be sixteen (16) years of age or older and have a valid work permit, if applicable
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures
• Rules and regulations governing the maintenance and safety of municipal aquatics facilities and equipment
• Lifesaving methods and procedures, including, first aid, water rescue methods, and resuscitation measures
• Swimming pool maintenance techniques and safety protocols
• Principles of water chemistry, chlorination, and pH balancing
• Customer service principles and methods

Skills

• Promoting a positive recreation environment and good personal behavior
• Monitoring pool facility and guests for violations of rules and safety standards
• Teaching water safety and recreation classes
• Effectively using emergency techniques for standard water approach, rescue, and resuscitation
• Acting quickly and calmly in emergency situations
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers and the public
• Understanding and interpreting City policies, regulations, and State and Federal laws
• Closely following verbal and written instructions and procedures