Lifeguard I - (Part-Time/Year-Round/Seasonal) - City

City of Oklahoma City • Oklahoma City, OK

20h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Recreation, Health, and Wellness Division of the Parks and Recreation Department within the City of Oklahoma City. This position is responsible for monitoring activities at a municipal swimming facility, protecting the safety of all swimmers, and providing emergency care when needed. Typical duties include: observing swimmers and enforcing rules and regulations of the facility; cautioning swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards; maintaining order in the pool and adjoining areas; rescuing swimmers in distress or in danger of drowning; and providing rescue breathing, CPR, and First Aid. Other duties may include: maintaining a safe/clean swim environment, indoor and outdoor, which includes cleaning restrooms, picking up trash, emptying trash cans and securing the areas. The necessary skills, knowledge, and ability and/or licenses and certifications to perform departmental specific tasks must be acquired within the first month of assuming the position. Applicants for this position must have completed Lifeguard Certification as issued by the Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department, Basic First Aid, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED Module prior to performing duties and responsibilities requiring such licenses and certifications.

Requirements

• At least 16 years of age at the time of application submission
• Completion of the application questions is required
• Applicant responses to the application questions must specifically answer the questions asked
• Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume
• Must have completed Lifeguard Certification as issued by the Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department, Basic First Aid, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED Module prior to performing duties and responsibilities requiring such licenses and certifications
• Must pass an initial swim test within seven (7) business days of accepting a conditional offer of employment
• Must complete Lifeguard Certification as issued by the Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department, Basic First Aid, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED Module within the first month of assuming the position
• If under the age of 18, must print, complete, sign, and have a parent or legal guardian sign the Authorization for Background and Drug Test for Minors and bring it to the interview

Nice To Haves

• Lifeguarding and Certified Swimming Instructor classes are available for those interested in serving as a lifeguard for the City's Parks and Recreation Department.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring activities at a municipal swimming facility
• Protecting the safety of all swimmers
• Providing emergency care when needed
• Observing swimmers and enforcing rules and regulations of the facility
• Cautioning swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards
• Maintaining order in the pool and adjoining areas
• Rescuing swimmers in distress or in danger of drowning
• Providing rescue breathing, CPR, and First Aid
• Maintaining a safe/clean swim environment, indoor and outdoor
• Cleaning restrooms
• Picking up trash
• Emptying trash cans
• Securing the areas
• Occasionally accept cash and make change
• Operate a concession stand or gift shop
• Collect fees, admission tickets, and passes from patrons at various events or City facilities

Benefits

• The City provides low-cost lifeguarding and Certified Swimming Instructor classes for those who are interested in serving as a lifeguard for the City's Parks and Recreation Department.
• Total Rewards package (full-time employees) reflects our deep investment in our employees’ health, growth, and future, with an average of $22,000 per employee annually in benefits and retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed