Lifeguard PT
About The Position
The Lifeguard provides respectful, professional, and positive service to coworkers, customers, community members, and the public. The role helps maintain a positive and productive environment while following City, Department, and Division policies and procedures. Lifeguards prevent accidents and eliminate hazards in and around pool and deck areas, monitor assigned pool zones, address behavioral infractions and safety concerns, and respond to emergencies by administering first aid when needed. They explain and enforce pool rules courteously but firmly, provide information and assistance to patrons, and may teach private, semi-private, or group swimming lessons. The position also includes attending mandatory in-service training, cleaning pool and facility areas, and working collaboratively with peers and supervisors to foster teamwork among lifeguards. Other related duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- CPR/AED and First Aid certifications are required.
- Lifeguard certification is required before the pools open to the public.
- Knowledge of pool operation guidelines and principles.
- Knowledge of pool chemicals and water rescue techniques.
- Skill in decision-making and problem-solving.
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures and systems.
- Ability to provide exceptional service to internal and external customers.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors, coworkers, and customers by telephone, in writing, and in person.
- Ability to use good judgment and think rationally in difficult or stressful situations.
- Ability to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work, concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously, and work under pressure.
- Proficiency in basic business software, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and presentations, and in using basic office equipment.
- Ability to work under direct supervision and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Regular attendance, reliability, responsibility, and dependability are necessary job duties.
Nice To Haves
- Prior relevant experience is desired.
Responsibilities
- Provide respectful, professional, and positive service to coworkers, customers, community members, and the public.
- Help maintain a positive and productive environment and comply with City, Department, and Division policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
- Prevent accidents and eliminate hazards in and around the pool and deck areas.
- Respond quickly to emergencies and administer first aid to accident victims when needed.
- Monitor assigned pool zones and address behavioral infractions and safety concerns.
- Educate patrons about the purpose and need for rules and regulations, and enforce those rules courteously but firmly.
- Attend mandatory in-service training.
- Clean the pool deck, stainless steel, restrooms, and guard office, and vacuum the pool.
- Provide information and assistance to patrons.
- Provide private, semi-private, or group swimming lessons.
- Work collaboratively with peers and supervisors to create, develop, and maintain teamwork among lifeguards.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
