Aquatic Lifeguard

About the position

The City of Bellingham is continuously recruiting for qualified lifeguards at our year-round facility and summer beaches. This position is responsible for public interaction with aquatic patrons and students; provides customer service, lifeguarding, lifesaving measures, first aid and general aquatic facility custodial services.

Responsibilities

• Lifeguards facilities, program and patrons, identifying potential safety concerns and preventing accidents.
• Provides lifesaving measures including first aid, and CPR when necessary.
• Ensures that all areas of the facilities are limited to authorized users.
• Recognizes and acts immediately to address inappropriate and unsafe behavior.
• Responds to safety or security situations and contacts appropriate staff, law enforcement, or other emergency personnel as appropriate.
• Cleans locker rooms, staff areas, beaches, and natatorium.
• Conducts chemical tests and sanitizes facilities after contamination incidents.
• Attends monthly in-service trainings and may assist with those trainings as needed.
• Completes all paperwork related to lifeguarding and other assigned duties.
• May assist in providing high-quality swim lessons, American Red Cross training courses and aerobic classes to all levels and age groups.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with members of the public of all ages and abilities.
• Customer Service experience preferred.
• Employment contingent upon passing a criminal convictions check and child and vulnerable adult abuse records check.
• Verification of ability to work in the United States by date of hire.
• Must pass a pre-employment swimming skills test, including but not limited to: American Red Cross Pre-test for Lifeguarding and Waterfront Certifications.
• Employment contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test.
• Ability to secure within two months of hire and maintain the following American Red Cross certifications throughout duration of employment: Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuers, Administering Emergency Oxygen, Bloodborne Pathogens Training.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends with a minimum availability of 1 shift per week.

Benefits

• Starting salary at Step 1 ($19.41/hour) with step increases on completion of 2080 hours.
• Work up to 69 hours per calendar month and flex up to full time for up to four months each calendar year.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 1 hour of Washington State paid sick leave accrued for every 40 hours worked.