Lifeguard 2

City of Chattanooga • Chattanooga, TN

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Chattanooga, a vibrant community of over 190,000 residents within a metropolitan area of nearly 600,000, is known as the "Scenic City" due to its location along the Tennessee River and surrounded by the Appalachian Mountains. It is a hub for outdoor adventure and innovation, home to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) and Chattanooga State Community College, and powered by the nation’s first community-wide "Gig" fiber-optic network. The City of Chattanooga was recently designated as a "National Park City." The City is powered by approximately 2,600 dedicated employees committed to public service, ensuring the city thrives through municipal services including Public Safety, Infrastructure & Utilities, Quality of Life, Transportation, and Innovation. The City of Chattanooga aims to be the premier employer of choice in Southeast Tennessee, offering careers with purpose. The mission is to build a safe, vibrant, and sustainable city for all Chattanoogans. This Lifeguard 2 position involves supervising pool facilities with a priority on patron safety, enforcing water safety rules, performing rescues, providing first aid and CPR as needed, completing reports, and performing required maintenance. The role requires comfort working independently with minimal supervision and is the second position in a three-part series.

Requirements

• One (1) year of previous lifeguard experience is required.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Possess effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand and follow through with directions.
• Current American Red Cross, YMCA, or Ellis current lifeguard certification, enrolled in a class or the ability to obtain a valid lifeguard certification.
• Ability to read and comprehend written material.
• Ability to write.
• Ability to listen and apply information and instructions.
• Ability to understand mathematical concepts and to include basic math.
• Ability to see possible dangerous situations and quickly respond to those situations.
• Ability to operate pool cleaning equipment, test kits, use rescue equipment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in pre-season training and orientations, and attend staff meetings (as assigned).
• Complete a minimum of four (4) hours of in-service training every month.
• Be familiar with the aquatic division policies and procedures manual (annually).
• Recognizes, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
• Must have a thorough understanding of all EAP (Emergency Action Plans) for all incidents in pools such as missing swimmer, active shooter, fight, weather, drowning emergency, etc.
• Maintain or improve your current level of swimming fitness (as required).
• Must be able to meet the certification requirement and demonstrate the lifeguard skills at any time during employment.
• Supervise pool patrons while in or around the pool areas.
• Maintains active surveillance of the pool area.
• Evaluate potentially dangerous situations and if necessary, responds to all emergencies immediately, performs the appropriate required rescue for the situation and provides proper first aid as needed.
• Complete required reports as necessary for adequate tracking within the pool areas.
• Rescues must be documented and recorded on the rescue map within the designated areas.
• Communicate any problems and/or concerns to supervisory staff on hand.
• Maintenance and cleaning of pool area: i.e. hosing of locker areas, deck, hallways, empty trash, pick up trash, as outlined on daily maintenance log.
• Examines the playing surface before every game to ensure safe playing conditions; use appropriate signals and mechanics; Report unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Inspects sporting equipment and/or examines participants in order to ensure compliance with event and safety regulations.
• Report facility maintenance needs to be supervised as necessary.
• Complete facility safety checks, opening and closing duties, report unsafe conditions and take action to correct conditions.
• Complete the breakdown activity process for assigned areas and put equipment up at the end of games if needed.
• Assist with swim lessons as necessary.
• Administer group orientations and swim tests.
• Perform secondary duties when not on duty such as water clarity tests, daily reports, assist front desk, addition of chemicals, collecting fees for programs, etc. as necessary.
• Ability to safely operate pool vacuum systems.
• Establish and maintain effective relations with patrons and fellow employees.
• Maintains a high level of sportsmanship, and penalizes unsporting behavior.
• Be familiar with pool programs and schedules and answer all inquiries by the public requested.
• Communicates with other sporting officials, coaches, facility managers, subordinates or the public by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person in order to provide information, coordinate activities and discuss problems.
• Work non-standard hours and substitute as needed.
• Ability to open and close aquatic facilities independently in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Must be able to work under little or no supervision.
• Must meet regular attendance requirements.
• Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.
• Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Robust pay scales that reflect our commitment to our staff.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible.
• Exceptional Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs designed for you and your family that deliver savings to you beyond your paycheck, featuring a centralized health clinic and pharmacy for all City employees.
• Growth: A focus on professional development and upward mobility within the organization.
• The Great Outdoors: Your Backyard Playground: Chattanooga isn't just near nature, it's immersed in it. As one of the most biodiverse cities in North America, the "Scenic City" offers an ecological richness that few places on earth can claim. Whether you are an adrenaline junkie or a weekend wanderer, world-class adventure is always less than an hour away.
• Vertical Adventures: Scale legendary sandstone cliffs in what is widely considered the premier rock climbing hub of the Southeast.
• Water & Rapids: From the high-octane whitewater kayaking of the Ocoee River to world-class bass fishing and peaceful paddling on the Tennessee River.
• Trails for Miles: Explore a massive network of mountain biking and hiking trails that wind through lush ridges, hidden waterfalls, and deep river gorges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees