Full-Time Lifeguard & Swim Instructor III

City of Bozeman, MT•Bozeman, MT

32d

About The Position

The City of Bozeman Swim Department is now accepting applications for full-time Lifeguard & Swim Instructors who are confident, detail oriented, quick thinkers, and team oriented to perform critical lifeguarding duties. They will provide direction to the Lifeguard Instructor I and II's, ensure patron safety at the indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities, provide important aquatics program instruction, and assist in the maintenance, upkeep, and custodial duties of the pool facilities, test chemicals and respond to protocol to help maintain water balance, and manages the facilities in the absence of upper management. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your community by joining the City of Bozeman! You will be part of a passionate team driving positive change while enjoying a fantastic benefits package. Full-time City of Bozeman employees receive top-tier benefits including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 12 holidays, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, potential for bilingual pay, excellent retirement options, comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, discounted ski tickets and gym memberships, and much more! Bargaining Unit: Montana Federation of Public Employees (MFPE) Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Non-Exempt Work Week: 40 hours/week - Monday - Friday from 12:30pm - 9:30pm. Current operations are Monday - Friday with plans to expand to weekends which may include Saturday and/or Sunday shifts of 7:30am - 4:30pm.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent; and
Some (1-3 years) experience in supervision, pool chemistry, teaching aquatics programs lessons, and lifeguarding
OR Any combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Thorough knowledge of basic First-Aid, CPR, and lifeguarding techniques
Thorough knowledge of proper aquatic teaching techniques in all ages and levels of ability
Thorough knowledge of pool water chemistry and of water quality regulations, policies and standards
Thorough knowledge of community and recreation programs
Some knowledge of related facilities maintenance
Thorough knowledge of stabilization of victims with spinal cord injuries and other life threatening injuries
Ability to swim at an American Red Cross Level Four
Ability to instruct individuals on water safety
Ability to properly perform rescues
Ability to maintain current certifications
Ability to use power and hand tools for cement work, painting, woodworking, plumbing, tiling, and other repairs
Ability to accurately operate a point-of-sale and pass registration computer program
Ability to use tact and discretion in dealing with the general public
Ability to assess the capabilities of employees and delegate and direct the work of others
Ability to enforce rules and regulations firmly and with tact
Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language
Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions
Ability to prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations
Ability to operate or quickly learn to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks
Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions
Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines
Ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology
Ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks
Consistently performs assignments in accordance with the City's Core Values of Integrity, Leadership, Service and Teamwork.
Possess a valid Driver's License and must obtain a Montana Driver's License within 60 days of employment
Must possess the following certifications (current or have qualifications to challenge the course such as an expired card).
Lifeguarding/First Aid certification
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Automated External Defibrillator (CPR/AED) for the Professional Rescuer certification
Swim Lesson Instructor certification such as Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification, Starfish Swimming Instructor Certification, International Lifeguard Training Program (ILTP) certification, Certified Fundamental Swim Instructor (CFSI) certification, or Adult Learn-to-Swim Instructor (USMS ALTS) certification
Must obtain Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) License within one (1) year of employment
Satisfactory completion of a Swim Test
Satisfactory responses to the appropriate post conditional offer process.

Responsibilities

Supervises aquatics programs
Supervises and performs maintenance, repair and custodial services
Performs life-saving and guarding duties, including assisting patrons in life threatening situations, enforcing pool rules and regulations for the efficient and safe operation of the aquatic facilities, providing active accident prevention, monitoring patrons in the water, and completing rescue accident and incident reports
Provides aquatics programs instruction to patrons, including composing lesson plans, demonstrating proper stroke techniques and awareness, ensuring safety of children and adults by watching for potential hazards and dangerous situations, and teaching water safety and pool rules
Serves as member of management and as on-call management
Manages assigned Lifeguard/Instructors, including supervising daily cleaning and guarding duties and evaluating work performance
Documents records of own activities
Tests and monitors chemical balance in water and changes to water chemistry as directed
Provides customer service, including answering questions, referring customers to other agencies or organizations when necessary, accepting payment for passes, parties, lessons, and programs, answering phones and directing calls, and registering patrons for programs
Assists in leading in-service trainings
Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions
Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems
Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas
Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities
Performs other duties consistent with the role and function of this classification.