Part-Time Lifeguard I (15 hours/week)

Bozeman, City of•Swim Center, MT

About The Position

The City of Bozeman is seeking a Part-Time Lifeguard I to help ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming aquatic environment. The position monitors patrons, enforces pool rules, prevents accidents, provides life-saving assistance, delivers customer service, and helps maintain aquatic facilities and equipment. The role is non-exempt and scheduled for 15 hours per week. Open shifts are Monday through Friday from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Current operations are Monday through Friday, with plans to expand to weekends; possible Saturday and/or Sunday shifts are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Lifeguard I performs guarding and rescue duties, monitors patrons, enforces facility rules, and completes rescue, accident, and incident reports. The position also answers questions and phones, handles payments and program registrations, maintains clean and safe pool areas, and supports new employees by providing information and demonstrations. The employee keeps supervisors informed about work progress and problems, attends training and meetings, responds courteously to the public, coordinates with others, and performs related duties consistent with the role.

Requirements

Must be at least 15 years old.
Thorough knowledge of swimming and lifeguarding techniques.
Thorough knowledge of First Aid, CPR, and AED use.
Thorough knowledge of stabilizing victims with spinal cord injuries and other life-threatening injuries.
Ability to properly perform rescues and instruct individuals on pool and water safety.
Ability to operate point-of-sale and pass-registration computer programs accurately.
Ability to use tact and discretion with the public and enforce rules firmly and tactfully.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written policies, procedures, and instructions.
Ability to prepare and present accurate, reliable reports containing findings and recommendations.
Ability to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software appropriate to assigned tasks.
Ability to develop solutions using logical and creative thought processes and to perform varied duties accurately and quickly under time-sensitive deadlines.
Ability and willingness to quickly learn and apply new skills and knowledge.
Ingenuity and inventiveness in performing assigned tasks.
Consistently perform assignments in accordance with the City’s Core Values of Integrity, Leadership, Service, and Teamwork.

Nice To Haves

Aquatics or lifeguarding experience is desired but not required.
Successfully complete two prerequisite swimming skills evaluations, including a swim-tread-swim sequence and a timed surface-dive rescue event.
Obtain within one month of hire and maintain Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

Monitor patrons in the water and provide active accident prevention.
Assist patrons in life-threatening situations and perform rescues.
Enforce pool rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of aquatic facilities.
Complete rescue, accident, and incident reports.
Answer questions and phones, direct calls, accept payments, and register patrons for programs.
Clean locker rooms, the lobby, pool deck, and restrooms, and ensure pool areas and equipment are clear of hazards.
Provide information and demonstrations to new employees performing similar work.
Keep supervisors informed of work progress, potential problems, and suggestions for improvements.
Attend meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and review relevant materials to stay current.
Respond to citizens’ questions and comments courteously and in a timely manner.
Communicate and coordinate with others to support effective interdepartmental operations.
Perform other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.