Lifeguard

Lifeguard Position

This position is responsible for general lifeguarding duties at events and activities at the Veteran's Memorial Aquatics Center (VMAC). This position is non-benefited and scheduled as needed based on facility programming for less than 20 hours a week.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Ensuring safety of athletes, coaches, program participants, and spectators by observing swimmers and spectator areas at all times, correcting unsafe behavior, responding to emergency situations, performing lifesaving procedures, and assisting patrons.
• Performing daily facility checks on equipment to meet manufacturer and State health code regulations and completing facility reports daily.
• Providing facility support by performing cleaning of pool and pump room, including emergency clean-up anywhere in the facility.
• Performing set-up and take down of events and practices taking place at the VMAC to include, but not limited to, moving of bulkheads, lane lines, timing system, computers, tables, chairs, platforms, etc.
• Attending mandatory monthly staff training and/or meetings.
• Performing other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and related work experience:

• Either currently in high school or high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a minimum of 15 years old.
• No experience required.

Licenses, registrations, or certifications:

• Criminal background check required for hire.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and First Aid Certification required.
• American Red CPR-PR/AED Certification required.

Salary information:

All classified positions are paid on an hourly basis. All newly hired classified employees are placed initially on Step 1 of the pay grade for their position. Classified employees can advance an additional 7 steps (maximum Step 8) based on their previous experience. Final hourly placement on the Classified Salary schedule is dependent on the Grade Level for the position being posted and employees' previous work experience.