DAYTIME LIFEGUARD

Lafayette Recruitment Team•Lafayette, CO

8d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The lifeguard ensures the safety of guests in the aquatic area while on duty. The hours for this position will be between 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday through Friday, 10-15 hours per week. Must be at least 15 years of age to apply for this position.

Requirements

American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification required.
Knowledge of departmental rules concerning the area in which assigned.
Knowledge of Lifeguard philosophies, policies and procedures.
Knowledge of teaching methods and techniques.
Demonstrated skill in the operation of equipment necessary to perform the functions of the job.
Ability to prevent accidents.
Ability to deal tactfully with the public.
Sufficient strength to make rescues.
Ability to stand for extended time periods.
Ability to work in loud, stressful environment.
Ability to remain calm in emergency situations.
Must be at least 15 years of age to apply.
On school days, during school hours, no minor under the age of sixteen shall be permitted employment except as provided by a school release permit.
After school hours, no minor under the age of fifteen is permitted to work in excess of six hours unless the next day is not a school day and also not permitted to work between the hours of 9:30 pm and 5:00 am.
Minors from fifteen to eighteen cannot work more than eight hours in any twenty-four-hour period.

Nice To Haves

Previous aquatics experience, pool maintenance and swim instruction preferred.

Responsibilities

Continuously scan pools for patrons in distress.
Enforce all rules and policies, clean and maintain facility.
Perform rescues and administer First Aid according to standards as needed.
Respond quickly to emergencies.
Act as problem solver.
Enforce all City policies, pool rules, and regulations involving the operation of the pool.
Set a good example for all aquatic employees in conduct, dress and manners.
Conduct routine safety checks of equipment and staff.
Ensure all paperwork, i.e., course records, accident reports, etc., are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
Attend and participate in scheduled meetings and bi-monthly in-service trainings as required.
Perform related work as required and assigned by Head Lifeguard.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision
401A Retirement Plan (10.2% City, 8% Employee, immediately 100% vested upon hire)
Life Insurance (One year’s salary up to $150,000. AD&D coverage in equal amount)
Tuition Assistance (up to $5000 per year for approved expenses)
Employee Assistance Program (free counseling, travel assistance, legal aid, etc)
Short and Long-Term Disability
Bilingual Pay
Deferred Compensation and Roth Options
Voluntary Life Insurance/AD&D
Identity Theft Program
Recreation Center Pass
Wellness Punch Card (100 punches per year to use at golf course, waterpark, etc)
80 hours Vacation (First year employees)
Sick Leave
Floating Holiday Leave
11.5 paid City holidays.
FMLA, Parental and Bereavement Leave