Lifeguard Indoor Part-Time

City of Great Falls•Great Falls, MT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for ensuring the safety of the pool patrons at the Scheels Aim High Big Sky Aquatic and Recreation Center. Work is performed under the direction and supervision of the Aquatics Coordinator and other supervisory staff.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old.
Must possess or have the ability to obtain American Red Cross, YMCA, Royal Canadian Lifesaving Association or equivalent Lifeguard Certificate.
Must be certified or have the ability to obtain certification in CPR/PR, AED, oxygen administration, disease transmission, and first aid.
Must be a skilled swimmer and able to pull weight through the water.
Must be physically able to rescue someone drowning or injured in the water.
Employee must possess or have the ability to obtain valid Montana driver’s license.
Ability to enforce pool regulations and rules while conducting classes to ensure a quality experience and safety of the patrons.
Excellent and attentive observation skills
Ability to resolve problems and answer questions in a courteous and professional manner.
Thorough knowledge of the use and applications of water rescue methods and lifesaving, first aid practices and techniques.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
Ability to follow oral and written instructions efficiently and effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, supervisors and the general public.
Strong Swimming Skills
Safety Minded
Strong Communication Skills, both oral and written
Demonstrated Positive Interpersonal Skills

Nice To Haves

CPO, WSI, and LGI certifications, preferred.

Responsibilities

Opens or closes natatorium following checklist to meet ARC compliance.
Strictly enforces policies, rules and regulations to maintain a safe swimming environment and facility.
Promptly warns users of any existing safety hazards in order to prevent accidents and minimize or eliminate hazardous situations.
Responds quickly to all emergency situations and administers first aid, CPR or AED when needed.
Contacts emergency medical personnel for serious injuries and reports such incidents to the Aquatics Supervisor and Recreation Manager immediately.
Assists in the cleaning and proper maintenance of the equipment and the assigned facility.
Completes Lifeguard checklist and daily records relating to rescue assists, first aid, weather conditions, sanitation and patrons as required.
Performs occasional pool cleaning and maintenance tasks such as vacuuming the pool and cleaning the drains.
Checks the pool water by conducting chemical tests; maintains cleanliness of the water by adding the proper pool chemicals.
Reports facility or equipment failures or issues immediately to on duty supervisor.
Participates in rotation schedule as needed.
Performs all other duties as assigned and required.