Lifeguard (Part-Time)

City Of Johnson City•Johnson City, TN

65d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Johnson City, Tennessee is accepting online reservations for a Part-Time Lifeguard to work 28 hours per week. The employee pe rforms responsible service work ensuring the safe use of the City's public swimming facilities by pool visitors and aids troubled bathers in emergencies; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision. An employee in this class is responsible for supervising the City swimming pools to include lifeguarding, instructing/teaching, first aid, administrative duties, pool maintenance and observation for the purpose of a safe workplace and recreation use facility. The work includes the maintenance and care of the facilities, as well as the supervision of lifeguards. Lifeguards perform difficult protective services associated/related to pool rescues. Supervision is exercised over lifeguards under the regular supervision of the Aquatics Center Supervisor and Head Lifeguard.

Requirements

General knowledge of water safety rules and of lifesaving and first aid practices and techniques
General knowledge of the cleaning and maintenance requirements for large pools and related equipment and supplies
Considerable skill and strength in swimming
Ability to maintain chemical balance of pool water
Ability to work safely with toxic chemicals
Ability to enforce rules and to remain calm under stress
Ability to clean and maintain a swimming pool and related facilities
Must maintain all required certifications
Considerable experience as a lifeguard at a community swimming facility; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job requirements as a Lifeguard
Must possess current certifications in American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/AED for the professional rescuer
Pre-employment physical, drug screening and background check required

Responsibilities

Maintains discipline at swimming pool facilities
Supervises temporary lifeguards in the absence of aquatics supervisor or head lifeguard
Observes actions of swimmers and enforces water safety rules and pool rules
Provides emergency life-saving services to swimmers in need
Maintains proper chemical balance of pool water
Takes water samples and adds chemicals when needed
Adjusts and maintains pool filtration systems and pool chemical feeding systems
Gives swimming instruction to individuals or groups
Provides excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills
Cleans the pool and related facilities on a regular schedule
Meets and greets patrons, resolves conflicts, explains pool rules, regulations, and policies
Performs pool opening and closing procedures
Takes part in training programs to improve lifeguarding skills
Registers instruction program participants
Sells pool admissions
Closes out and balances cash register and prepares deposit
Assists with special events
Performs related tasks as required