Lifeguard

Aquatic Center Lifeguard

Benefits:

• Accrued HFWA Sick Leave
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

**This position is accepting applications on an ongoing basis**

General Statement of Duties:

Under general direction, performs monitoring activities in the Aquatic Center to prevent accidents, to assist participants and to monitor the safety of patrons. Responds to emergencies or incidents that could result in an unsafe situation in the Aquatic Center.

May assist with supervising volunteers and Swim Aides.

Work under the direct supervision of the Aquatics Coordinator, Aquatics Leader and Lead Lifeguards.

Essential Duties:

• Scans the entire aquatic complex and monitors patron behavior for safe and appropriate activity.
• Promptly, courteously and consistently enforces pool regulations and policies and communicates with patrons about safety rules, guidelines and policies.
• Patrols related areas (concessions area, therapy pool, hot tub, deck, water slides, etc.) for proper usage.
• Responds quickly and effectively to all emergency situation, identifies and appropriately responds to water emergencies, distress situations, accidents and improper conduct.
• Administers first responder first aid/CPR and completes required reports.
• Performs routine minor preventative maintenance and cleaning. Examples include: sweeping and hosing decks, cleans stainless steel, washes windows, scrubs pool tiles, organizing storage areas and cleaning the locker rooms. Maintains and cleans other equipment as assigned.
• Maintains records of cleaning, attendance and timesheets.
• Assists setting up for special events and aquatic programs.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service training sessions and attends re-certification training courses.
• Schedule can include early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Capabilities and Skills Required:

• Possess considerable knowledge of water safety and swimming techniques.
• Display an enthusiastic and friendly attitude for working in the aquatic field.
• Must be able to competently perform water rescues.
• Ability to perform moderate physical work and to lift 50 pounds and to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Ability to stand, walk, sit, twist, reach, bend, grasp, kneel and perform a variety of similar body movements; ability to stand and sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to complete written records and reports.
• Capacity to creatively conduct activities, events and programs that integrate aquatic skills in a fun and challenging presentation.
• Aptitude to cooperate and work together as a team member to carry out the goals and objectives of the organization.
• Flexibility to adapt to new situations quickly.
• Must be able to effectively and using positive methods, communicate with participants, co-workers and the general public.
• Ability to make decisions reflecting good judgment in daily work situations.

Certifications Required:

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR and First Aid required. Compensation: $15.50 - $17.00 per hour

Mission Statement:

Fundamentally improving lives by building community in fun, engaging ways, and by providing excellent parks and recreation facilities, activities, and services.

EEO Statement:

The Montrose Recreation District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ADA Statement:

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment process. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the search process, including alternative formats of job postings. Applicants requiring accommodations should contact the ADA Coordinator. Jeremy Master, View email address on click.appcast.io -or- Human Resources. Lisa Lopez, View email address on click.appcast.io