Lifeguard - Full-Time

Twinsburg, City of•Ohio 44087, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, union position with benefits and time off, upon meeting eligibility requirements. Employees start out at pay range Level 1 and progress through six pay range levels. Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes participant safety and engagement in accordance with City policies and procedures. Takes life-saving action when needed. The open position will generally work Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. but may work some holidays, nights and weekends.

Requirements

Must be able to swim and supervise swimmers.
Ability to work in a swimming pool environment, including but not limited to, being able to work around pool chemicals.
Ability to remain calm and work in emergency situations.
Ability to be interact and be courteous to fellow employees and pool patrons of diverse backgrounds.
Must possess current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate, First Aid and CPR/PR certification.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, general business periodicals, professional journals and technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to recognize potentially unsafe conditions and behaviors and correct them in a positive and appropriate manner.
Must attend required trainings.
Regular in-person attendance is required.
Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Water Safety Instructor
American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor

Responsibilities

Responsible for the health, safety and rescue of all patrons in and around the pool at all times of operation.
Consistently promotes a positive, professional image at all times and provide consistent high-quality customer service.
Inspect pool facilities, equipment, and water to ensure that they are safe and usable.
Exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance, including but not limited to, governmental and public relations; legal and regulatory compliance; and supervising the aquatics facility.
Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of, and comply with, the facility rules, policies and procedures, and consistently and appropriately enforce them.
Ensures safety of patrons; enforce rules and regulations; assure readiness of equipment; follow policies and procedures.
Instructs or assists with aquatic related classes.
Assists with the management of the Municipal Swimming Pool(s) in the absence of manager or assistant manager.
Tests water and adjust chemical feeders.
Assists in planning, supervising, administering and training programs for pool personnel.
Oversees physical care of pool facility, locker rooms, and shower area.
Maintains a safe pool environment including keeping the pool, deck and surrounding areas secure and clean and free of hazards; maintains proper conduct of public in all areas of pool facility and interacts with users to encourage proper use of all facilities.
Interacts with users to encourage maximum proper use of all facilities.
Takes lifesaving action(s) when needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.