LIFE GUARD

LIFEGUARD

Hourly Wage:  $22.39

Grade:  06T

PHYSICAL LOCATION:

• Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center

GENERALFUNCTION:

• A responsible and authoritative position.      Will operate the pool and facility in a safe manner at all times. Needs to recognize and minimize/eliminate potentially dangerous situations with the emphasis on prevention.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Without Accommodations):

• Able to read, write, speak and understand English in order to communicate with co-workers, City officials and the general public.
• Able to work 40 hours per week or more as needed, which may include evenings and weekends.
• Able to use equipment and/or materials as specified in this job description.
• Able to see and hear well enough to perform the duties specified in this job description.

EQUIPMENT TO BE USED:

• Lifesaving devices, i.e., lifesaving rings, hooks.      Maintenance equipment i.e., vacuum and brush for cleaning pool.

ENVIRONMENT:

• Primarily outdoors, with some shelter from the sun.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Standing             30%
• Climbing              5%       
• Bending               5%         
• Reaching             5%
• Swimming          5%         
• Sitting                 50%
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• DUTIES/TASKS/JOBS: 
• Provide for the safety of the patrons using the facility.
• Enforce rules and regulations in a standardized manner.
• Be physically and mentally alert at all times to prevent accidents.
• Test water chemistry and record reading according to state requirements.
• Do pool maintenance as scheduled and as required.
• Know how to carry out the emergency plan for the facility.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS/ABILITIES/ QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Have ability to work with large groups of people.
• Ability to deal with the general public in a courteous and helpful manner.
• Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with fellow employees and supervisory personnel.
• Ability to understand the general mechanics of the pool operation and notify the supervisor of problems.
• Ability to understand responsibilities to employer with regard to operation of a safe facility.
• Hold current certifications as American Red Cross Lifeguard or equivalent.
• Hold a current certification in CPR and First Aid.