Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

Position Summary

We are seeking a reliable, dependable, and responsible individual to join our team as a Lifeguard/Swim Instructor at the Churchill County Aquatics Center. Applicants should be self-motivated, have good customer service skills, and enjoy being at the pool. The ideal candidate should be a strong swimmer and be able to provide a safe swimming environment.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Ensures the safety of swimming pool customers by performing basic lifeguard services and enforcing pool rules and regulations.
• Performs routine maintenance and custodial functions, including taking water chemistry tests and reporting any faulty equipment or problems.
• Clean biohazard contaminated areas.
• Deals effectively with the public on a regular basis.
• Performs duties of cashier and/or swim instructor on an as-needed basis, including record keeping, filing, and handling confidential patron information.
• Attends meetings and training sessions as required.
• Show proficiency in American Red Cross lifeguard skills at routine staff meetings.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of lifesaving techniques and basic swimming pool maintenance.
• Skills in CPR, First Aid, swimming, and lifesaving; dealing with customers in a courteous and helpful manner.
• Ability to effectively enforce safety and health regulations relating to an aquatic facility; understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instruction; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, participants, instructors, and the general public.

Special Requirements

• Shift work, split shifts, rotating work schedule, weekdays, weekend, and overtime work may be required.
• Mandatory, ongoing training is required.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Frequent swimming, walking, talking, and hearing.
• Frequent running carefully in wet areas.
• Frequent raising of voice loudly, audibly, and understandably.
• Occasional use of hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving over 100 pounds.
• Continuously perform the physical demands required within the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course.
• Work environment includes occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Frequent contact with members of the public.

Conditions of Employment

• Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
• New employees are required to submit to a background investigation and if hired for a safety-sensitive position, a drug/alcohol screen.
• The county participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS, with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Benefits for Casual Employees

• Social security and Medicare contributions.

Drug Testing

Continued employment is contingent upon successfully passing a drug test. The county follows federal guidelines regarding drug testing, thus marijuana (cannabis, CBD products with THC, etc.) is considered a prohibited substance.

Brief Swimming Background and Proficiency

Please briefly summarize your swimming background and proficiency.

Lifeguard Certification

Are you lifeguard certified as required for the position? If so, please attach your certifications to your application.

Availability

Please list your current work schedule availability between the hours of 5 AM and 10 PM, Monday through Sunday. Be sure to list each day and the hours you are available each day.

References

In the space below, list three personal references, including phone numbers where they may be reached. (Do not use references such as "See Application".) Failure to list at least three references in the space below may result in your application being removed from consideration for the position.