RAP Lifeguard

City Of Roswell • Roswell, GA

8d • $13 - $15

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to provide support functions for Aquatics Facilities and Staff. Work involves opening and closing of facilities, pool supervision, swim lessons, CPR, training, cleaning/maintenance, and patron interaction. Employee must exercise independent judgment, discretion, and initiative in completing assignments. Employee must obtain and maintain Red Cross CPR and Lifeguard certifications.

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a current Red Cross CPR and Lifeguard certification.
• Red Cross CPR
• Red Cross Lifeguard
• Ability to learn, comprehend, and apply all city or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.
• Ability to read, review, prioritize, and analyze master schedules and other documents. Includes determining time management of when to complete needed tasks with multiple deadlines.
• Ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles to resolve problems.
• Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in situations when needed.
• Ability to act under pressure in a lifesaving event.
• Must be a good swimmer with the ability to carry or move an individual in or out of the water.

Nice To Haves

• Driver License preferred

Responsibilities

• Attends and participates in lifeguard in-service training functions.
• Assists and trains children in swim lessons.
• Assists and monitors camp participants visiting the aquatic facility.
• Monitors the aquatic facility while on duty and while patrons are in attendance.
• Completes, understands and interprets various schedules, calendars, incident/accident reports, and other documents.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors the environment for individuals’ safety; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
• Acts quickly and properly in a lifesaving incident.
• Maintains a positive attitude and works well with other staff and the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees