Lifeguard

Summary

Ensure the safety of all guests that are using city pools and provide CPR and First Aid as necessary. Maintain a clean aquatic environment and effectively scan and perform appropriate rescues while on duty.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1.) Lifeguard the swimmers and guests in the pools according to the established conduct and safety rules.

2.) Provide and implement rescue procedures for a dist resse d swimmer according to American Red Cross sta ndar ds.

3.) Ensure that all safety protocols are followed to ensure guest and staff safety at all t imes.

4.) Enforce the Parks and Recreation Department's policies and procedures .

5.) Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of the aquatics department and other areas of the complex as assigned.

6.) Provide CPR and First Aid if needed to guests of the city pools.

7.) Teach swim lessons as needed.

8.) Check water chemistry as directed by the supervisor or manager .

9.) Lifeguard privat e pool reservations indoor and outdoor as well as open swim and lap swim time s.

10.)Participate in training and continuing education .

Maint ai n daily records pertaining to pool chemical levels with online software and/or paper. Works some evenings and weekends regularly. Holiday work may be required.

Qualifications To perform this job successfu ll y, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satis factorily . The requ irements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions .

Minimum age of 15

Language Skills

Must have excellent communication skills to communicate with staff and guest s. Written skills must include the ability to write and read.

Mathematical Skills

Must be able to compute basic math equations for pool ratios.

Reasoning Ability

Must be able to work independently and make decisions.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer and AED. Lifeguard Certification through the American Red Cross.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The ability to lift upto 50 lbs.

Prolonged and extensive standing/walking.

Flexibility and ease of movement which includes considerable reaching, bending, kneeling, and crouching.

Maintain a healthy physical condition to allow for lifeguarding functions and teaching swim lessons. Must be able to tolerate a pool sanitized by chlorine .

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of what an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Subject to varying situations and locations.

May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases.

May be exposed to hazardous agents, body fluids, and wastes. May be exposed to extremes in heat and cold.