Lifeguard

Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Location : 1775 Hitching Post Drive, Green River, WY
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 2025-LIFEGUARDS
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Recreation Center
Opening Date: 04/02/2025
Closing Date: Continuous


DEFINITION
Lifeguards are part-time, year-round positions working 10-25 hours per week at the Green River Recreation Center's swimming pool. Under general supervision, this position performs various duties related to pool safety.

SUPERVISION

• This position reports to the Recreation Center Supervisor, Aquatics Coordinator and/or the Aquatics Shift Leader, depending on the scheduled work shift.
• The Lifeguard position does not supervise other positions.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following functions & duties are typical for this position. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address City needs and changing business practices.

Enforce pool rules and maintain discipline in the pool area.

Perform rescue and emergency activities as required.

Monitor all areas of the pool and wet room area.

Perform other related job duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of :

• Lifeguarding Techniques.

Skill to :

• Achieve and maintain physical conditioning required to effectively perform duties.

Ability to :

• Follow oral and written instruction
• Perform assigned tasks properly and efficiently.
• Communicate on a daily basis through an intercom or microphone system.
• Distinguish varying levels of cleanliness and take necessary measures to
• ensure a clean environment(by mopping, sweeping, hosing down, shoveling, cleaning windows, vacuuming, polishing tables, etc.).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience :

• Any combination of education, training, and experience that would provide necessary public contact and lifeguarding skills.

Minimum Age Requirement :

• Must be 15 years of age or older

Minimum License and/or Certifications :

• Possession of valid CPR and First Aid Certificates.
• Possession of valid Lifeguard Training Certificates.

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment :
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, crouch and twist; work with hands above shoulder height with up to 40 lbs.; work with arms extended at should height with up to 20lbs.; lift or carry 50lbs. or less and push and/or pull heavy weights (over 75lb. weights) on a regular basis.

Applicants who are offered employment are required to pass a comprehensive background investigation, job-related physical exam, drug screening test and motor vehicle record check.
The City of Green River is an EEO/ADA employer and a smoke-free workplace per City ordinance.
Part-time & Seasonal positions are not eligible for City-sponsored benefit plans.
01


Do you hold a current, unexpired Lifeguard certification?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you hold a current, unexpired CPR certification?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you hold a current, unexpired First Aid certification?

• Yes
• No

04


Are you at least 15 years of age?

• Yes
• No

Required Question