Aquatics Lifeguard (Part Time)

CITY OF CHEYENNE•Cheyenne, WY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Aquatics Lifeguard ensures the safety of patrons at an aquatic facility by preventing and responding to emergencies and providing general customer service. The position is part-time and non-exempt, located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and pays $16.45 per hour. The lifeguard works in an aquatic facility with loud, constant noises and higher humidity levels; working at an elevated height may be required. The employee must review and follow the City of Cheyenne Employee Handbook and Rules & Regulations applicable to part-time employees.

Requirements

No specific qualifications are listed as required.
Ability to obtain and maintain current lifeguard, First-Aid, and CPR/AED certification.
Ability to work independently without supervision.
Ability to respond to public requests and inquiries.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain the physical condition needed for assigned duties, including swimming to maintain lifeguard certification and skills.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance from other employees.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders to elevated guard chairs.
Ability to maintain the audio-visual perception needed for observation, communication, reading, and writing.
Ability to walk, stand, kneel, bend repeatedly, sit for prolonged periods, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to maintain the mental capacity to make sound decisions.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of lifeguarding experience at an indoor or outdoor aquatic facility.
Current lifeguard, First-Aid, and CPR/AED certifications.

Responsibilities

Maintain constant surveillance of patrons and act immediately and appropriately to protect them in an emergency.
Maintain crowd control during emergencies.
Provide emergency care and treatment as needed until emergency medical services arrive.
Document and report incidents, including medical, facility, patron-safety, and janitorial concerns.
Answer the phone professionally and relay relevant information to a supervisor or management.
Inspect and clean locker rooms, cabana areas, the front lobby, pool decks, and other facility grounds.
Report lost-and-found items to front-counter personnel or the Aquatic Supervisor.
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly pool maintenance and water-chemistry checklists.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
Review, understand, and follow the City of Cheyenne Employee Handbook and Rules & Regulations applicable to part-time employees.