Job Description

Posting number: 202600114

Department: Leisure Services

Division: Recreation

Job classification: Limited Term Lifeguard

Posting type: Open

Categories: Recreation

Summary

To ensure the safety of all persons using the outdoor pool facility, while maintaining a level of authority and respect. Job responsibilities include direct contact with children, adults, seniors, and individuals with disabilities.

Examples of duties

• Assist with the coordination of aquatic activities.
• Lead, monitor, and maintain awareness of aquatic activities.
• Report program progress, problems and/or needs to supervisor.
• Carryout instructions promptly and efficiently.
• Monitor pool users and enforce pool rules.
• Uphold a well-rounded knowledge of general water safety.
• Perform life saving techniques, as needed (CPR, AED, & First Aid).
• Communicate information regarding aquatic activities to pool users.
• Perform maintenance, including: brushing, disinfecting, vacuuming, scrubbing, etc. of pool facilities.
• Provide ideas and suggestions for aquatic activities.
• Maintain attendance records, statistics and reports, as assigned.
• Set up/break down aquatics equipment.
• Maintain aquatics equipment and facilities, as assigned.
• Check and record water chemical balance.
• Perform administrative tasks, including: filing, completing park forms, collecting minimal user fees, answering and/or placing phone calls, etc.
• Maintain a professional image to the public at all times.
• Communicate effectively and demonstrate a professional demeanor to City staff and the public at all times.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a high school graduate or currently enrolled in high school. An equivalent combination of education and/or training may be substituted.
• Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.
• Ability to work in a group setting.

PREFERABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid and Lifeguarding Certification (must obtain prior to commencing work)
• College graduate or currently enrolled in college. An equivalent combination of education and/or training may be substituted.
• Previous experience with pool maintenance.

Supplemental information

Applicants must authorize and undergo fingerprint-based state and national criminal history screening. Employees in this position are subject to continuous criminal history monitoring throughout employment.