Posting number: 201700020
Department: Department of Recreation and Parks
Division: Swim Center (Operations)
Job classification: Lifeguard I
Posting type: Open
Categories: Recreation, Parks and Recreation, Miscellaneous
Lifeguard
The starting salary for Lifeguards is $18.50 hourly
Lifeguards are responsible for the safety and well-being of all who use the facility. Monitors swimmers and pool area to maintain a safe environment; enforces all rules and policies of the Swim and Fitness Center to prevent accidents; help maintain cleanliness on and around pool decks, locker rooms, and lobby areas; administers first aid to individuals when needed; provides customer service; works under the supervision of a Pool Supervisor. Lifeguards regularly participate in training, including cross-training for Swim Instructor assignments and are required to maintain certifications (listed below) throughout their employment. Must be able to work a varied schedule, including early morning, weekend and evening shifts. Performs other duties as assigned.
Senior Lifeguard
The starting salary for Senior Lifeguards is $19.50 hourly.
Senior Lifeguards are responsible for all duties of a Lifeguard and for mentoring lesser experienced staff, functioning as a crew leader, assisting with staff training sessions, being available for last minute substitutions, and willing to be cross-trained and work as a Swim Instructor and/or Front Desk Clerk. Senior Lifeguards regularly participate in and are required to maintain certifications (listed below) throughout their employment. Must be able to work a varied schedule, including early morning, weekend and evening shifts. Performs other duties as assigned.
Lifeguard
Must possess current certifications in Lifeguard Training, First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent certifications (American Red Cross preferred). Candidates must successfully complete a Skills Evaluation prior to being hired.
No experience needed.
High school student and at least 15 years of age.
Senior Lifeguard
Must possess current certifications in Lifeguard Training, First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent certifications (American Red Cross preferred). Candidates must successfully complete a Skills Evaluation prior to being hired.
It is preferred that applicants possess leadership skills, advanced training / certification or equivalent experiences with respect for the position. Examples include: Pool Operator's License, First Responder or Emergency Medical Technician Certification, Water Safety Instructor, or Lifeguard Instructor Certification.
2 seasons (or more) of Lifeguard or other related experience.
High School graduate (or equivalent)
Applicants must have access to email and a smartphone and/or computer with internet access for job related communication and scheduling.
The City of Rockville is regarded as one of America’s leading small cities for work, for play and for life. It is the vibrant and business-friendly home to some of the most prominent biomedical and technology companies. Rockville is adjacent to the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. and serves as the county seat of Montgomery County, Maryland.
Rockville is a city that remembers and reveres its roots, its commitment to citizen-centric public service, to the planet and to the connectivity of its neighborhoods and residents. Rockville is a place one can truly and proudly call "my hometown." It is a place that looks and feels like home, where people and government work to maintain the intimacy and warmth that “hometown” connotes. A place where, despite our differences, neighbors know and care about each other and the community they share.
A few facts about Rockville: Rockville has 67,000 residents, across approximately 20,000 households. Our community is one of the most diverse and international in the world, with over one-third of our residents having been born outside the United States, coming from virtually every country in the world. Our city is an economic engine with nearly 80,000 jobs within our border.
