Lifeguard

Lifeguard Position

Provides customer service and ensures safety of all guests at the Oxford Aquatic Center by enforcing the rules, policies and procedures of the facility as well as Butler County and the state of Ohio in regards to Lifeguarding and Aquatics.

Examples of duties include:

• Enforcing safety rules and policies of the facility
• Completing training programs, staff meetings, and evaluations as assigned
• Providing customer service to guests
• Providing lifeguard services for swim team, public swim, swim lessons, and private parties
• Maintaining certification requirements for Lifeguarding through the American Red Cross, YMCA or other accredited organization
• Assisting with oversight and inspection of all areas of the pool for cleanliness and safety
• Reporting any problems or incidents to supervisory staff
• Overseeing and assigning daily cleaning of the facility including: locker rooms/restrooms, deck surfaces, trash/recycling, and pool vacuuming
• Position requires a flexible work schedule; mornings, daytime, evenings and weekends

Typical qualifications include:

• Obtaining or being willing to obtain Lifeguard Certification, Certified Pool Operator, Lifeguard Instructor Certification (preferred), Water Safety Instructor Certification (preferred)
• Ability to obtain and maintain lifeguard certification from an accredited agency (i.e. American Red Cross, YMCA, StarGuard, etc.)
• Ability to sit, see, stand, walk, use hands, speak, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Supplemental information includes:

• Incumbent will work outdoors. Outdoors requires exposure to heat and sun.
• Aquatic Center environment is often busy and crowded.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and collaborate well with other employees and across other divisions of the department.
• Must be available to work a varied schedule including mornings, daytime hours, evenings and weekends.

The City of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer. This position is not eligible for benefits.