Lifeguard

City of Casper•Casper Aquatics Center - Casper, WY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lifeguard works at City of Casper aquatic facilities, providing for guest safety by anticipating, recognizing, responding to, and managing potentially dangerous situations, including emergencies. The role also includes instructing swim and water safety programs. Work is active and fast-paced, with rotating stations, pool and surrounding-area observation, rule enforcement, patron assistance, water-condition checks, light cleaning, setup, and regular guest interaction. The position is part-time, approximately 15–20 hours per week, with shifts that may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The position receives direction from higher-level aquatics supervisory and management staff. Duties include customer service, facility operations, recordkeeping, enforcing facility and public-health rules, cleaning aquatic facilities, conducting and recording chemical tests, and operating fountains and related water features. Assignments may vary with department needs. Applicants must be at least 15 years old. No previous training or experience is required, but required certifications must be obtained and maintained. Applicants without a current Lifeguard certification must complete the City’s internal certification program and pass a pre-course swim test. Employment is contingent upon a successful background screen and pre-employment drug test. The role involves continuous mental and visual attention and may involve critical or traumatic events. Work may be indoors or outdoors in warm, humid, or unpredictable weather, with ongoing exposure to sun and pool chemicals such as chlorine. Physical activities include stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Medium work requires exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly. Additional work-hour, driving, and equipment restrictions apply according to the employee’s age.

Requirements

Must be at least 15 years of age.
No previous training or experience is required.
Current First Aid and CPR certificates are required.
American Red Cross Lifeguard certification is required; if not current, the applicant must complete the City’s internal certification program.
Applicants entering the internal certification program must pass a pre-course swim test.
Must be able to swim 200 yards without stopping, tread water for two minutes without using arms, and retrieve a diving brick during a timed test.
Must be able to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, nights, and holidays, as needed.
Ability to instruct classes, plan and lead classes toward determined goals, and work enthusiastically with groups of children.
Ability to handle stressful working conditions, including emergencies, and adapt to changing assignments.
Ability to establish effective working relationships and demonstrate leadership with adults and children.
Ability to keep accurate records, maintain a neat and professional appearance, communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and follow written and verbal instructions.
Must follow City safety rules and procedures and promptly report accidents and incidents to a supervisor.
Must pass a background screen and pre-employment drug test.
Must meet applicable age-based minor labor restrictions, including work-hour, driving, and equipment restrictions.

Nice To Haves

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Patrol the pool area and observe activities to ensure participant safety and compliance with facility rules.
Provide customer service and communicate fees, policies, rules, and general facility or event information to the public.
Instruct swim and water safety programs in accordance with American Red Cross standards.
Maintain records associated with an aquatic facility.
Perform general aquatic-facility operations, including moving equipment and completing basic mechanical tasks.
Enforce facility and public-health rules and regulations.
Clean aquatic facilities, perform and record chemical tests, and turn fountains and related water features on and off.
Respond to the public, citizens, employees, and others promptly, professionally, and courteously while maintaining a positive customer-service demeanor.
Follow City safety rules and procedures and report accidents and incidents immediately to a supervisor.
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.