Job Description

Posting number: 15615

Department: Louisville Parks & Recreation

Job classification: Lifeguard II

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Parks and Recreation

Summary

Summary Objective

The purpose of this position is to focus on advanced leadership, emergency response, and operational management in aquatic environments. Taking on a broader scope of responsibilities, including team leadership and monitor swimming pools to ensure a safe and sanitary environment.

This class works under close to general supervision according to set procedures but determines how or when to complete tasks.

Examples of duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Actively scans the pool area, observing swimmers for signs of distress.
• Monitors activities in swimming areas to detect hazards and disturbances, situations to prevent accidents and to provide assistance.
• Acts as a positive role model and ensures staff provides excellent customer service while maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Cautions swimmers regarding inclement weather, unsafe areas, or illegal conduct.
• Rescues swimmers in danger of drowning.
• Examines injured persons, administers first aid, monitors vital signs, applies antiseptics, and bandages, and administers artificial respiration to revive individuals.
• Demonstrate skills such as entering the water with proper technique, moving victims onto a backboard, and managing spinal injuries.
• Ensures that all pool rules and regulations are followed, including those related to safety, behavior, and age restrictions.
• Maintains order and enforces rules.
• Communicates, clearly, with patrons to ensure a safe environment and provide guidance to swimmers.
• Mops, cleans, and removes trash from restrooms and pool area.
• Maintains constant vigilance and recognize potentially dangerous situations to prevent accidents.
• Completes and maintains records of accidents, incidents, and rescues, ensuring all reports comply with health department and organizational regulations.
• Acts as Shift Lead when Senior Guard is not on duty supervising staff, by writing rotations, handling customer complaints, and counting and securing the money intake for the day.
• Schedules for opening the building in the morning and securing it in the evenings.
• May be asked to assist in leading monthly Inservice trainings.
• Leads monthly in-service trainings for lifeguards and aquatics staff.
• Conducts pool inspections, completes pool chemical logs, and reports imbalances or concerns to the supervisor.
• Assists with facility operations, including opening/closing procedures and general upkeep.
• Reports maintenance needs and ensures facility cleanliness by completing daily cleaning assignments.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
• One (1) year of lifeguard or aquatics experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

OTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be certified as a Lifeguard, First Aid, and Adult, Child and Infant CPR by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or YMCA
• Must possess the physical ability to swim, tread water for two (2) minutes using only the legs, perform water rescues, lift individuals, and remain alert while standing or walking for extended periods.
• Must have the ability to successfully complete a 300-meter continuous swim
• Must keep lifeguard certificate of competency onsite and available for inspection upon request by authorities
• Must submit to pre-employment and random drug screenings.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

UNAVOIDABLE HAZARDS (WORK ENVIRONMENT):

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
• Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
• Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE

Louisville Metro Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Louisville Metro Government to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

STANDARD CLAUSES

May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of Louisville Metro Government.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures, and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.

Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed, and employees are properly trained.