Lifeguard - Morning and Afternoon Shifts
About The Position
Lifeguards provide a safe, clean aquatic environment by monitoring pool activities and ensuring the safety of members. The role requires knowledge of preventative lifeguarding, aquatic facility rules and regulations, facility operations, and amenities. Staff are expected to treat the public with courtesy and respect, provide excellent customer service, and maintain a positive attitude while interacting with the public. Lifeguards must report to work on time and be properly stationed and equipped while protecting customers at municipal aquatic facilities. Duties also include assisting with facility opening and routine maintenance, completing reports and correspondence as directed, issuing and receiving equipment and supplies, and helping secure facilities and amenities at closing. Hours and days off may change to meet departmental responsibilities; hours may vary across days, evenings, weekends, and holidays and may not exceed 999 hours annually.
Requirements
- Must be at least 15 years old; age 16 is preferred.
- Must possess current lifeguard and professional rescuer certification from an approved governing body, such as the American Red Cross, YMCA, Ellis & Associates, or another nationally recognized certification program, before the employment start date.
- Must possess excellent human relations skills and verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have excellent swimming skills and a basic understanding of pool operations and maintenance.
- Must be able to work with a wide variety of personalities and cultural differences and establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and the public.
- Must be able to perceive material and supply needs.
- Must pass a background check, drug screen, physical exam, and reference check.
Nice To Haves
- Age 16 or older.
- Lifeguarding experience.
- Customer service experience.
Responsibilities
- Monitor pool and surrounding-area activities to prevent accidents.
- Maintain order in the pool and adjoining areas.
- Warn swimmers about unsafe practices and hazards, and enforce and follow facility rules and regulations.
- Perform rescues, extrications, first aid, and CPR/AED as required.
- Attend work regularly and on time as scheduled, and report to work unimpaired by illegal substances, alcohol, or prescription medications.
- Respond promptly and appropriately to emergencies and accidents according to established procedures.
- Maintain excellent physical condition and attend required staff meetings and in-service training sessions.
- Remain properly stationed and equipped during lifeguarding rotations.
- Assist with opening and routine maintenance of identified facilities and amenities.
- Complete reports and correspondence as directed.
- Issue and receive equipment and supplies.
- Help secure facilities and amenities upon closing.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
