Part-Time Lifeguard I

City of Sierra Vista • Sierra Vista, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, lifeguard multiple aquatic programs for the Sierra Vista Aquatic Center. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt. Essential functions included in the job description may include tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. Maintaining swimmer safety, water extraction, and basic life support measures. Exposures to blood-borne and air-borne pathogens through contact with bodily fluids or infected persons are an inherent risk of the position. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO WORK FLEXIBLE HOURS TO INCLUDE MORNING, EVENING AND WEEKEND SHIFTS. RECREATION FACILITIES ARE OPEN FROM 0530-2000 AND INCLUDE HOURS ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. PREFERENCE FOR AM SHIFT AVAILABILITY.

Requirements

• Submission of high school diploma, GED, unless currently attending high school.
• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
• Applicant must pass in-person skills test.
• Successful completion of Lifeguard certification course required within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Current American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard
• Current American Red Cross (ARC) CPR for the professional rescuer
• Current American Red Cross (ARC) First Aid for the professional rescuer
• Current American Red Cross (ARC) AED
• American Red Cross Administering Emergency Oxygen
• American Red Cross (ARC) Water Park Lifeguard Certification

Responsibilities

• Performs lifeguard duties and responsible for numerous aquatic activities such as lap swim, splash time, pool rentals and special events.
• Required to perform various daily facility and pool maintenance.
• Applicant may also be required to work non-aquatic department and city special events.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all persons regardless of race, color, sex (to include lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, or transgendered (LGBT)), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetic information.
• Compliance with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all employment activities.
• Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED