Lifeguard

City of Auburn • Auburn, AL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing safety monitoring of swimming pool facilities and conducting swimming classes. This position reports to the Pool Manager.

Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience that would enable the employee to perform the job duties.
• Possession of a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding, or equivalent certification.
• Possession of a CPR for the Professional Rescuer/First Aid certification.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.
• Knowledge of standard aquatics lifesaving procedures, including rescuing swimmers from drowning, instructing, and disciplining unsafe pool practices and administering first aid.
• Knowledge of First Aid instruction procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of CPR and other related life saving techniques.
• Knowledge of general swimming skills for the purpose of instruction.
• Knowledge of local government operations, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
• Skill in teaching others safe aquatic practices.
• Skill in teaching others swimming techniques, styles, and safe aquatics practices.
• Skill in using computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Ability to get along with others, and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to work independently, work well with others, and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Monitors swimming pool and all related facilities during assigned shifts to ensure and enforce safety codes and standards and prevent injuries and fatalities.
• Cautions swimmers regarding unsafe practices and maintains the authority to discipline and/or remove violators from City pool property.
• Assists with organizing and providing swimming lessons.
• Rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning; administering first aid and contacting emergency personnel when necessary.
• Inspects and maintains swimming facility, including general cleaning duties and pool maintenance.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed