Lifeguard 2

City of Chattanooga • Chattanooga, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the City of Chattanooga Team Chattanooga, a vibrant and growing community of over 190,000 residents within a metropolitan area of nearly 600,000, known as the "Scenic City" for its location along the Tennessee River and Appalachian Mountains. The organization has 2,600 employees committed to public service, ensuring the city thrives through various municipal services including Public Safety, Infrastructure & Utilities, Quality of Life, Transportation, and Innovation. The City of Chattanooga offers careers with purpose, aiming to be the premier employer in Southeast Tennessee by providing competitive compensation, work-life balance, exceptional wellness programs, and professional growth opportunities. The city is also highlighted for its outdoor adventure opportunities. This position, Lifeguard 2, is the second in a three-part series within the Community Development Aquatics Department. It involves supervising pool facilities with a priority on patron safety, enforcing water safety rules, performing rescues, first aid, and CPR, completing reports, and performing required maintenance. The incumbent must be comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.

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).
• Recognize, understand, and consistently apply safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
• 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 current level of swimming fitness (as required).
• Meet the certification requirement and demonstrate the lifeguard skills at any time during employment.
• Supervise pool patrons while in or around the pool areas.
• Maintain active surveillance of the pool area.
• Evaluate potentially dangerous situations and if necessary, respond to all emergencies immediately, perform the appropriate required rescue for the situation and provide proper first aid as needed.
• Complete required reports as necessary for adequate tracking within the pool areas.
• Document and record rescues on the rescue map within the designated areas.
• Communicate any problems and/or concerns to supervisory staff on hand.
• Perform 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.
• Examine the playing surface before every game to ensure safe playing conditions; use appropriate signals and mechanics; Report unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Inspect sporting equipment and/or examine 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.
• Safely operate pool vacuum systems.
• Establish and maintain effective relations with patrons and fellow employees.
• Maintain a high level of sportsmanship, and penalize unsporting behavior.
• Be familiar with pool programs and schedules and answer all inquiries by the public requested.
• Communicate 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.
• Open and close aquatic facilities independently in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Work under little or no supervision.
• Meet regular attendance requirements.
• Maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.
• Accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
• Perform 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.

What This Job Offers

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