Senior Lifeguard - City of Bessemer

JobsQuest•Bessemer, AL

12d•$14 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Bessemer is seeking to hire a Senior Lifeguard to be responsible for enforcing water safety rules and regulations in accordance with standard practices in an effort to provide a safe and enjoyable swimming program for the community. Such individuals monitor swimmers, teach swim classes, and prepare the pool and facility for events. They also monitor and assist with the maintenance and upkeep of the pool and facility.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
American Red Cross Basic Lifeguard Training Certificate, YMCA Lifeguard Certificate, or National Pool and Water Park Lifeguard Training Certificate.
American Red Cross Adult CPR Certificate or American Heart Association CPR Certificate.
American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate.
Experience conducting pool maintenance such as checking chemical levels, pumps, and lifesaving equipment.
Experience conducting and teaching instructional swim classes.
Experience teaching and training employees on how to conduct pool chemical checks, proper safety equipment use, and pool operations.

Responsibilities

Teaches a variety of classes for community members by building age and skill level appropriate programs, preparing the facility for the class, and teaching the class.
Ensures the pool is ready for swim meets, practices, and other events by reviewing event set up plans with staff and setting up the pool and equipment accordingly.
Participates in general facility maintenance activities.
Monitors proper maintenance and upkeep of the pool by regularly performing visual and chemical inspections, updating records and reports, and performing other routine maintenance activities.
Monitors the pool and swimmers and performs lifeguarding techniques as outlined and maintained by the American Red Cross.
Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.