Mid-day Lifeguard

City of Ames•50010, IA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Ames Parks and Recreation Department is hiring mid-day lifeguards. Preferred shifts are weekdays between Monday and Friday, during hours within 10:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. The position is accountable to the Aquatics Manager, Aquatics Coordinator, and/or designee, and adjunctly accountable to the Recreation Superintendent and the Director of Parks & Recreation. The posting is open until filled. Lifeguards help ensure patron safety by enforcing aquatic facility rules, monitoring the facility, responding to emergencies, and providing first aid and emergency care. They also inspect the facility, report safety concerns, complete records, perform assigned cleaning and maintenance, attend in-service training, and maintain swimming fitness. Successful candidates must complete the American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Course, which includes online and classroom coursework, a written exam, and in-water skills assessments. Candidates who do not already hold the required certificates may apply, and the City will provide a certification course. Employees are expected to support the City’s Excellence Through People organizational culture and its values, including continuous improvement, creativity and innovation, customer service, data-informed decisions, employee involvement, excellence, fiscal stewardship, honesty and integrity, leadership, a positive attitude, respect, safety and wellness, teamwork, and maintaining a Total City Perspective.

Requirements

Must be at least 15 years of age.
Current American Red Cross Deep Water Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, and AED training is required; candidates who do not hold these certificates may apply, and the City will provide a certification course.
Successfully complete the American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Course, including online and classroom coursework, a written exam, and in-water skills assessments: swim 300 yards continuously, tread water for 2 minutes, and complete the timed brick retrieval test in 1 minute and 40 seconds.
Be able to remain alert and attentive for extended periods.
Be able to run, swim, and lift objects up to 50 pounds.
Be prepared to respond quickly and effectively to emergencies, which may require strenuous physical activity or exertion.

Nice To Haves

Lifeguarding and/or swimming experience is recommended.
Lifeguard Instructor Certification (LGI) may be obtained after hire by qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

Enforce aquatic facility policies, rules, and regulations and educate patrons about them.
Recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies.
Perform surveillance and rescue techniques.
Administer first aid and CPR, or use an AED, in an emergency.
Inspect the facility and report safety concerns, unsafe conditions, or unsafe equipment.
Complete and submit required records and reports.
Perform routine cleaning and maintenance as assigned.
Participate in regular in-service training sessions.
Exercise regularly to maintain swimming skills, strength, and endurance.
Complete additional duties as assigned.