Lifeguard PT (59017)

City of Wentzville, Missouri•Wentzville, MO

About The Position

The Lifeguard provides respectful, professional, positive service to coworkers, customers, community members, and the public. The role helps maintain a positive and productive environment and works to prevent accidents and eliminate hazards in and around the pool and deck. Lifeguards monitor assigned pool zones, respond to emergencies, administer first aid when needed, educate patrons about rules, and enforce policies courteously but firmly. The position also includes attending mandatory in-service training, cleaning pool and facility areas, assisting patrons, providing swimming lessons, and collaborating with peers and supervisors to foster teamwork. 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, pool chemicals, and water rescue techniques.
Skill in decision-making and problem-solving.
Ability to follow standard operating procedures and systems, provide exceptional customer service, communicate effectively and professionally, use good judgment in stressful situations, prioritize and organize work, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Proficiency with basic business software and basic office equipment.
Ability to work under direct supervision, collaboratively in a team environment, and under pressure.
Regular attendance; reliability, responsibility, and dependability are essential.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Prior relevant experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Provide respectful, professional, positive service in interactions with coworkers, customers, community members, and the public.
Support 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 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 or safety concerns.
Educate patrons about rules and regulations and enforce them 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.
Collaborate with peers and supervisors to create, develop, and maintain teamwork among lifeguards.
Perform other related duties as assigned.