Lifeguard

Job Opportunities Use the Government Jobs tab to search through your municipality's employment opportunities. Under the supervision of the Recreation Program Supervisor or designee, this position is responsible for swimmer/patron safety by supervising and or teaching swimmers water safety classes, enforcing swimming pool rules, and for basic pool maintenance. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Must possess a current Lifeguard certification issued by American Red Cross at time of hire Must have, or be able to obtain within six months of hire, First Aid and CPR certification Preferred are current Water Safety Instructor and Emergency Water Safety certificates issued by the American Red Cross (WSI required if performing instructor duties) Must have High School Diploma or equivalent (GED), exception for full-time high school students; must be at least 16 years of age Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver’s license and be insurable by City’s vehicle insurance carrier Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS1. Must possess a current Lifeguard certification issued by American Red Cross at time of hire2. Must have, or be able to obtain within six months of hire, First Aid and CPR certification3. Preferred are current Water Safety Instructor and Emergency Water Safety certificates issued by the American Red Cross (WSI required if performing instructor duties)4. Must have High School Diploma or equivalent (GED), exception for full-time high school students; must be at least 16 years of age5. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver’s license and be insurable by City’s vehicle insurance carrier Special Requirements Must possess a current Lifeguard certification issued by American Red Cross at time of hire Excellent benefit package includes 13 paid holidays per year; vacation and sick leave accruals; PERA defined benefit pension (City pays 75% of total contribution); affordable health, dental, vision, disability insurance (City pays 75% of health insurance premiums for employee and dependents); City provides basic life insurance for employee. #J-18808-Ljbffr