Lifeguard 1 | Aquatics | Community Development

City of Chattanooga•Chattanooga, TN

5d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Chattanooga is seeking a Lifeguard to supervise pool facilities, prioritizing patron safety. This role requires individuals with the knowledge and skills to prevent and respond to emergencies, complete necessary reports, and perform required maintenance. The position involves working independently with minimal supervision and is part of a three-level series.

Requirements

Must be at least 15 years old.
Possess effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to understand and follow through with directions.
Current American Red Cross, YMCA, or Ellis current lifeguard certification, enrolled in a class or the ability to obtain a valid lifeguard certification prior to the employee employment start date.
Ability to read and comprehend written material.
Ability to write.
Ability to listen and apply information and instructions.
Ability to understand mathematical concepts and to include basic math.
Ability to see possible dangerous situations and quickly respond to those situations.
Ability to operate pool cleaning equipment, test kits, use rescue equipment.
Must be able to swim the lifeguard prerequisite swim at all times.

Responsibilities

Participate in pre-season training and orientations.
Attend staff meetings as assigned.
Complete a minimum of four hours of in-service training every month.
Be familiar with the aquatic division policies and procedures manual.
Know, understand, and consistently apply safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
Have a thorough understanding of all EAP (emergency action plans) for all incidents in pools such as missing swimmer, active shooter, fight, weather, and drowning emergency.
Maintain or improve current level of swimming fitness and meet certification requirements.
Supervise pool patrons while in and out of the water, maintaining active surveillance of the pool area.
Evaluate potentially dangerous situations, respond to all emergencies immediately, perform appropriate required rescues, and provide proper first aid as needed.
Complete reports as necessary, documenting all rescues on the rescue map.
Communicate any problems and/or concerns to supervisor staff on hand.
Perform maintenance and cleaning of the pool area, including hosing locker areas and decks, emptying trash, and picking up trash as outlined on the daily maintenance log.
Report facility maintenance needs to the supervisor.
Examine the playing surface before every game to ensure safe playing conditions.
Use appropriate signals and mechanics.
Report unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
Inspect sporting equipment and/or examine participants to ensure compliance with event and safety regulations.
Pick up the deck after programs and keep the pool area free of clutter and debris.
Break down the activity area and put equipment up at the end of games if needed.
Work non-standard hours and substitute as needed.
Establish and maintain effective relations with patrons and fellow employees.
Maintain a high level of sportsmanship and penalize unsporting behavior.
Be familiar with pool programs and schedules and answer all inquiries by the public.
Communicate with other sporting officials, coaches, facility managers, subordinates, or the public by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person to provide information, coordinate activities, and discuss problems.
Meet regular attendance requirements.
Maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers, and citizens.
Accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.