Lifeguard

CITY OF LAKE WALES•Lake Wales, FL

11d•$15 - $20

About The Position

Performs routine public contact and safety work in teaching swimming lessons and serving as a pool lifeguard. Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety.

Requirements

Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of the equipment, facilities, operations and techniques used in a comprehensive aquatics program
Skilled in the operation of listed tools and equipment; Skill in First Aid and CPR.
Ability to effectively teach swimming lesson
Ability to effectively enforce safety and health regulations relating to an aquatics program
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, participants, instructors, and the general public
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to give and understand oral instructions.
First Aid, AED and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Maintains constant surveillance of the pool area, standing at water’s edge or in an elevated chair with clear visibility of entire pool area.
Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with policies and procedures. Completes related reports as required.
Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area
Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed; report to Supervisor in writing any problems.
Checks the pool and deck for hazardous conditions when arriving.
Inspect locker rooms before and after shift.
Arrange for qualified substitute if needed and notify supervisor.
Attends all staff meetings and training as required.
Maintains positive relations with members, participants and other staff.
Teaches a swimming lessons according to a prescribed routine and curriculum.
Tests program participants for swimming skill levels; passes participants for participation in more advanced classes.
Assists in implementing various aquatics competitions throughout the year.
Performs a variety of miscellaneous duties such as answering phone, running errands, picking up supplies needed for activities, conducting classes, selling tickets, collecting fees, helping set up for classes, events, etc.
Responds to public inquiries about aquatics programs made by telephone, correspondence, or during public meetings.
Maintains related records and statistics for various aquatics programs.
Assists in the maintenance of the swimming pool. Monitors and maintains pool filtration system.
Monitors pool water chemistry through testing of water samples. Adjusts chemistry as needed to maintain standards.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Officiates at swimming meets.
Serves as a member of various employee committees, as assigned.