LIFEGUARD

City of Dearborn Career Opportunities•Milford Charter Township, MI

98d•Onsite

About The Position

This is public safety work safeguarding swimmers at the municipal swimming pool at Camp Dearborn. The employee is responsible for supervising all aspects of the facility, enforcing pool regulations, administering first aid and CPR as necessary, and filling out incident/accident and other types of reports. This employee will also perform general cleaning duties of immediate park and pool areas including the bathhouse/ comfort station as assigned.

Requirements

Excellent customer service skills.
Current Lifeguard Training and CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification.
Must submit to a criminal history check (including sex offender registry if applicable), drug screen, and pre-employment physical.
Must have reliable transportation to comply with regular and predictable attendance requirement.
16 years of age

Nice To Haves

Applicants that currently possess a valid lifeguard certification from the Red Cross or Ellis or YMCA will be considered first.

Responsibilities

Supervises all safety aspects of the facility, including but not limited to: employees, facility grounds, patrons, equipment/ chemicals as assigned.
Performs lifeguarding duties as assigned including performing water rescue techniques and administering first aid and CPR.
Attends all training sessions/ in-service training.
Maintains sanitation and cleanliness of immediate pool, pool area, park, office, and bathhouse/ comfort station.
Works in cooperation with other lifeguards and pool/ park management.
Assists Camp staff as needed outside typical assignment.
Demonstrates professionalism including wearing required uniform and regular, predictable attendance.